University of Mindanao

University of Mindanao
Pamantasan ng Mindanaw (Tagalog)
Kinatumhaan sa Mindanaw (Cebuano)
Quality, Affordable, Open Education
Former names
Mindanao Colleges
Motto
Vincit Omnia Veritas
Motto in English
Truth Conquers All
TypePrivate, Non-sectarian
EstablishedJuly 27, 1946 (1946-07-27)
FounderAtty. Guillermo E. Torres, Sr.
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian
Academic affiliations
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)
Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
PresidentGuillermo P. Torres, Jr., Ed.D.
PrincipalAntonio T. Joyno
Basic Education
Students~78,000
Undergraduates~73,000
Postgraduates~3,000
~2,000
Location
Bolton St, Poblacion District, Davao City
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7°04′02″N 125°36′34″E / 7.06719°N 125.60956°E / 7.06719; 125.60956
CampusUrban
Main Campus
Bolton St, Poblacion District, Davao City
Satellite campuses
  • Matina Crossing, Davao City
  • Bangoy Street, Davao City
  • R. delos Cientos Sr. St., Poblacion Dos, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
  • Digos, Davao del Sur
  • Tagum, Davao del Norte
  • Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
PublicationPrimum
Alma Mater songUM Hymn
Colors Maroon  and  Gold 
NicknameUmians
Sporting affiliations
PRISAA DRFA
MascotUM Wildcats / UM Paladin
Websiteumindanao.edu.ph
University of Mindanao is located in Mindanao mainland
University of Mindanao
Location in Mindanao
University of Mindanao is located in Philippines
University of Mindanao
Location in the Philippines

The University of Mindanao is a private, non-sectarian university in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It is located in Davao City. Established in 1946, the University of Mindanao has ten branches spread over thirteen campuses in Southern Mindanao. It offers learning opportunities for indigenous education.

The university currently has an Autonomous Status per CEB Resolution No. 076–2009 with Category A (t) per CMO No. s. 2009 standing accredited by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Its Accountancy, Computer Engineering and Information Technology programs are Centers of Development(COD) and its Business Administration, Criminology and Teacher Education programs are recognized as Centers of Excellence(COE) by CHED. In 2008 it was the institution with the second highest number of programs accredited by PACUCOA in the country.[1]

  1. ^ "University of Mindanao home page". Archived from the original on October 5, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2008.