Centro Escolar University
Centro Escolar University (Filipino: Pamantasang Centro Escolar; Spanish: Universidad Centro Escolar) also referred to by its acronym CEU is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational institution of higher education located in Manila, Philippines. Established in 1907 by Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, it is one of the oldest modern higher education institutions in the Philippines. CEU has six campuses: the main campus in San Miguel, Manila; the Malolos campus; the Las Piñas campus; the Cebu campus; and the Makati campuses (located in Gil Puyat and Legaspi). The university offers more than fifty higher education programs and engages in research in various fields.
Pamantasang Centro Escolar | |
Former names | Centro Escolar de Señoritas (1907-1933) |
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| Motto | Spanish: Ciencia y Virtud English: Science and Virtue |
| Type | Private nonsectarian coeducational university |
| Established | June 3, 1907 |
| Founders | Librada Avelino Carmen de Luna |
Academic affiliations | IAU PAASCU AUN UMAP PACUCOA ASAIHL |
| President | Cristina Padolina (2006-present) |
| Students | 20,000+ |
| Location | 9 Mendiola Street , San Miguel, Manila Philippines 14°35′57″N 120°59′31″E |
| Alma Mater song | Himno ng Pamantasang Centro Escolar (Centro Escolar University Hymn) |
| Colors | Pink and Grey |
Sporting affiliations | UCBL MNCAA WNCAA |
| Mascot | Pink Scorpions |
| Website | www |
CEU is accredited by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities' Commission on Accreditation (Level IV, the highest level), and has full autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It is certified by the Institute of Corporate Directors, the Department of Trade and Industry, SGS S.A., Arthram International Organization for Standardization, and the ASEAN University Network. In 2006, CEU won the Papal Award Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. In 2022, CEU was awarded with the Safety Seal from the Department of the Interior and Local Government.