The Ateneo de Manila University (AdeMU) began in 1859 as a primary school in Intramuros founded by Spanish priests of the Society of Jesus. In 1865 it became an institution of secondary education. American Jesuits took over its administration in 1912. In 1959, the Ateneo became a university and was registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit religious institution of learning on May 31, 1963. Its main campus is located at Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The University’s Vision is “men and women for others who see God in all things and who strive for the greater glory of God and the greater service of mankind”. The Mission is “to be Lux in Domino or Light of the Lord in the world.” Its Core Values are: “Excellence and Service”. The University’s major operations include Teaching (Basic Education, College, Graduate Programs, and Professional Degrees); Research; Outreach and Formation; Integrated Non-academic Formation, Social Involvement of Faculty and Students, and; Scholarships. The University has 1,319 faculty members (full-time and part-time), 930 non-teaching staff, 318 project-based staff, and 15 members of the Board of Trustees with the University President as ex-officio member. The Loyola Schools have been accorded Center of Excellence status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 11 fields. Its Ateneo Law School is recognized by as one of the top ten law schools in the country and accredited by the Supreme Court for its legal apprenticeship program. In November 2011, PAASCU granted Level IV re-accreditation to the Loyola Schools’ 21 academic programs as well as institutional accreditation to the University.
Ateneo de Manila University, Inc.
CONTACT INFO
Website
Email
president@ateneo.edu
Contact Number
(02) 426-6001 Loc 4061 to 63
Contact Persons
Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J., President
Mr. Jose F. Santos,
VP Finance-Treasurer
LOCATION
Address
Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Region
NCR (National Capital Region)
PCNC CERTIFICATION
Category
Education - Formal School
PCNC Certification No.
N/A
Date Certified
N/A
Date of Expiry
05/04/2022
BIR CERTIFICATION
BIR Certification No.
077-2017
Date Certified
06/01/2017
Date of Expiry
04/05/2022