Adamson University

Adamson University
Pamantasang Adamson (Filipino)
Former names
  • Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry (1932–1936)
  • Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering (1936–1941)
MottoVeritas in Caritate (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth in Charity
TypePrivate research non-stock non-profit basic and higher education institution
EstablishedJune 20, 1932; 92 years ago (June 20, 1932)
FounderGeorge Lucas Adamson
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Vincentian)
Academic affiliations
PresidentFr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM[1]
Vice-president
List
  • Fr. Rafael Eloriaga, CM
    (VP for Financial Affairs)
  • Fr. Andrew Bayal, CM
    (VP for Student Affairs)
  • Dr. Rosula S.J. Reyes
    (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Venusmar C. Quevedo
    (VP for Administrative Affairs)
Principal
  • Ms. Geraldine P. Pancho
    (Grade School and Jr. High School)
  • Dr. Daniel Saroca Jr.
    (Senior High School)
Academic staff
500
Students17, 768 (S.Y. 2021-2022) [2]
Location
900 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines

14°35′10″N 120°59′10″E / 14.58611°N 120.98611°E / 14.58611; 120.98611
CampusUrban
10.7 hectares (107,000 m2)
Patron saintVincent de Paul
Alma Mater songAdamson Hymn
ColorsBlue White
Sporting affiliations
UAAP PBL PVL
Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup
MascotSoaring Falcon
Websitewww.adamson.edu.ph
Adamson University is located in Manila
Adamson University
Location in Manila
Adamson University is located in Metro Manila
Adamson University
Location in Metro Manila
Adamson University is located in Luzon
Adamson University
Location in Luzon
Adamson University is located in Philippines
Adamson University
Location in the Philippines

Adamson University (Filipino: Pamantasang Adamson; AdU or ADU) is a private Catholic university operated by the Congregation of the Mission located in Manila, Philippines. The university has academic programs in graduate school, law, the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, business administration, and education, as well as secondary, elementary, and preschool. It is one of the universities in the country to receive an autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education.[3]

Adamson University has been regularly included in the rankings of top universities in the Philippines. It was included in the top 201+ universities in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings in multiple occasions, such as in 2022, where it placed 651+ mark. Recently, Adamson University soared to the Top 5 Universities in the Philippines according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2024, climbing to the 551-600 rank. [4][5][6][7] [8] [9] The university is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. In its 80th season, the university won first place in the cheerdancing competition.[10]

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  4. ^ "QS World University Rankings". Topuniversities. 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  5. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia". Topuniversities. 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Adonis, Meg (November 27, 2020). "7 PH universities join best in Asia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  7. ^ Cruz, Kaithreen (November 4, 2021). "4 PH universities in QS Top 200 ranking". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "ADAMSON RANKED 5TH BEST UNIVERSITY IN PH". The Post. 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Adamson University soars in 2024 QS Asia Rankings". Adamson University. 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Isaga, J. R. (December 2, 2017). "Adamson University is UAAP Season 80 cheerdance champion". Rappler. Retrieved July 7, 2019.