Arellano University

Arellano University (AU) is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian university located in Manila, the Philippines. It was founded in 1938 as a law school by Florentino Cayco Sr., the first Filipino Undersecretary of Public Instruction. The university was named after Cayetano Arellano, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. It operates seven campuses located throughout Metro Manila and the main campus is located along Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila. The Arellano University School of Law is autonomous and managed by the Arellano Law Foundation. Its athletic team, the Arellano University Chiefs, is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 2009.

Arellano University
Pamantasang Arellano
Former names
  • Arellano Law College
    (1938–1941)
  • Arellano Colleges
    (1945-1947)
MottoFor God and Country
TypePrivate, Non-sectarian, Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedFebruary 27, 1938 (February 27, 1938)
FounderFlorentino Cayco Sr.
Academic affiliations
  • Connect Asia Pacific
  • International Nursing Program
  • LAWPHiL Project
  • Philippine Association of Law Schools
  • Philippine Association of Colleges & Universities
ChairmanFrancisco Paulino V. Cayco
PresidentFrancisco Paulino V. Cayco
Vice-president
  • Florentino S. Cayco III (VP for Administration)
  • Alma C. Curato
    (VP for Finance)
  • Valente V. Cayco
    (VP for Marketing)
  • Maria Theresa N. Rivera (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Frederick G. Dedace
    (VP for Human Resources)
  • Mario F. Sales
    (VP for Int'l Programs)
Students30,000+ (2015)
Address
2600 Legarda St., Sampaloc
,
Manila
,
Philippines

14°36′00.62″N 120°59′46.64″E
Campus7 Urban campuses:

Main:

  • Juan Sumulong Campus
    2600 Legarda St., Manila

Satellite

  • Jose Abad Santos Campus
    3058 Taft Avenue, Pasay
  • Andres Bonifacio Campus
    Pag-asa St., Caniogan, Pasig
  • Apolinario Mabini Campus
    Menlo St.corner Taft Ave. Pasay
  • Elisa Esguerra Campus
    Gen. Luna St., Bayan-Bayanan, Malabon
  • Jose Rizal Campus
    Gov. Pascual St., Malabon
  • Plaridel Campus
    53 Gen. Kalentong St., Mandaluyong
Colors   Blue and red
NicknameChiefs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA
NCC Philippines
MascotIndian Chief
Websitewww.arellano.edu.ph
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