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Former names | Western Philippine Colleges (1946-1996) |
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| Motto | "Undeniably the Best" "University of Choice, University of Future" |
| Type | Private coeducational non-sectarian basic and higher education institution |
| Established | April 28, 1946 |
| Founders | See list
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Religious affiliation | Non-sectarian |
Academic affiliations | PACUCOA |
| Chairman | Jesus Victor V. Mayo |
| President | Lily Marlene J. Hernandez |
| President Emeritus | Hernando B. Perez |
| Students | 14,000[1] |
| Location | Kumintang Ibaba, Hilltop, Batangas City , , 13°45′50.18″N 121°03′35.25″E / 13.7639389°N 121.0597917°E |
| Campus | Urban Main: Hilltop Campus Kumintang Ibaba, Hilltop (Batangas City) Satellite:
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| Philosophy | Faith in God, Love of Wisdom, and Service to Fellowmen |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | UBians (for students); Brahmans (for athletes) |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA – South, PRISAA, and UCAL |
| Mascot | Brahman |
| Website | www |
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The University of Batangas (UB; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Batangas), is a private university, basic and higher education institution located in Batangas City, Philippines. Founded in 1946 as Western Philippine College, it is the oldest university and second-oldest educational institution in Batangas.
Established in 1946, the university currently offers pre-elementary, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate studies and law. It has five campuses throughout the province and is ISO certified by AJA. It has been awarded by PACUCOA as having the 3rd most accredited programs in the country. The University of Batangas is recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in Electronics Engineering and as a Center of Development in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Teachers Education.[2] It has also been recognized by PRC as a consistent top performer in engineering education nationwide. UB remains as a partner of DepEd in the training for K12 Teachers in the province of Batangas.
The University of Batangas College of Law is regarded as a top-performing legal education institution in Calabarzon region in terms of the quantity of lawyers it produces. It is also regarded as a premier legal education institution in the entire region.
- ^ "Campuses". University of Batangas.
- ^ "List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs)" (PDF). Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute. Retrieved 2 April 2023.