Bicol University

Bicol University
Unibersidad nin Bikol
Pamantasan ng Bikol (Filipino)
Other names
BU, Bueños and Iskolar ng Bayan
MottoScholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service
TypeState Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution
EstablishedJune 21, 1969
(55 years and 156 days)
Academic affiliations
EndowmentPH₱ 569,596,000 ($ 12,828,902) (2014)[2]
BudgetPHP 2.5 billion ($ 56,307,025) (2014)[2]
ChairpersonDr. Aldrin A. Darilag
PresidentDr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III
Vice-president
  • Atty. Norly P. Reyes
    (VP for Administration & Finance)
  • Dr. Ma. Julieta B. Borres
    (VP for Academic Affairs)
  • Prof. Sonnie A. Ramos
    (VP for Planning & Development)
  • Dr. Marissa N. Estrella
    (VP for Research, Development and Extension)
Students26,346 (2023)[3]
Location
Legazpi City
,
Albay
,
Philippines

13°08′39″N 123°43′26″E / 13.144045°N 123.723848°E / 13.144045; 123.723848
CampusMain
Legazpi City
Satellite
Daraga, Polangui, Gubat, Guinobatan & Tabaco City
Alma Mater songBicol University Hymn
NewspaperThe Bicol Universitarian
Colors Aqua Blue  --  Orange  --  Grey 
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA
Websitewww.bicol-u.edu.ph
Bicol University is located in Albay
Bicol University
Location in Albay
Bicol University is located in Luzon
Bicol University
Location in Luzon
Bicol University is located in Philippines
Bicol University
Location in the Philippines

Bicol University (Bikol: Unibersidad nin Bikol; Filipino: Unibersidad ng Bikol), also referred to by its acronym (BU or Bicol U), is a regional state, research and coeducational higher education institution in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, with external campuses scattered throughout the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon. BU is an ISO 9001:2008 certified public university.[4]

The university is partly subsidized by the Philippine government. Students of the university and its graduates are referred to as "Mga Iskolar ng Bayan" ("Scholars of the Nation") but they are commonly called as Bueños. Students who wish to study in the university must pass the Bicol University College Entrance Test (BUCET).[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the university implemented the Bicol University College Entrance Scoring System (BUCESS) for its admission of undergraduate students for academic years 2021-2022 and 2022–2023.[6]

  1. ^ "AUAP". E-auap.org. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "OFFICIAL GAZETTE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 2014" (PDF). Bicol-u.edu.ph. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 18, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "With great joy and anticipation... | BU". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  4. ^ "Home | Bicol University". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "Bicol University". Archived from the original on March 23, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  6. ^ "BUCET 2022-2023". buao.bicol-u.edu.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2023.