Universidad de San Ignacio

See also: List of the oldest schools in the Philippines
Universidad de San Ignacio
Former names
Colegio de Manila
(1590–1626)
Colegio de San Ignacio (1626-)
TypePontifical, Royal, Private
Active1590–1768
FounderSociety of Jesus
(Fr. Antonio Sedeño, S.J.)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Location
Manila
,
Philippines

The Universidad de San Ignacio was a university in the city of Manila which existed during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It was founded in 1590 and is one of the earliest educational institutions built by Europeans in East Asia when it was established by Spanish Jesuits headed by Fr. Antonio Sedeño, S.J. The school ceased its existence following the expulsion of the Jesuits in the archipelago in 1768.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ Geographical History. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Retrieved on 2012-05-01.
  3. ^ "Jesuit institutions in the Philippines". Jesuit Stamps. Retrieved on 2012-05-01.
  4. ^ Fr. Miguel A. Bernad, S.J.: “Colegio de San José (1601–2001): A Quick Survey of the Turbulent 400-year History of an Educational Institution”. Monk's Hobbit. Retrieved on 2012-05-01.