University of San Agustin

University of San Agustin
Pamantasang San Agustin – Iloilo (Filipino)
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Coat of arms
Latin: Universitas Sancti Agustini
Former names
Colegio de San Agustin (1904–1953)
MottoVirtus et Scientia (Latin)
Motto in English
Virtue and Knowledge
TypePrivate, Research, Non-profit, Basic and Higher education institution
Established15 July 1904; 120 years ago (15 July 1904)
FounderOrder of Saint Augustine
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Augustinian)
PresidentRev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, O.S.A.
Administrative staff
~1,500
Undergraduates~13,000+
Postgraduates~200+
Location
Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
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10°41′58″N 122°33′47″E / 10.69940°N 122.56313°E / 10.69940; 122.56313
CampusUrban
Main Campus
General Luna St., Iloilo City
8.9 hectares (89,000 m2)
(Senior High School & Colleges)
Satellite Campus
Barangay Sambag Jaro Iloilo City
(Basic Education)
Patron saintAugustine of Hippo
Colors Red  for courage
 Gold  for victory over evil
NicknameGolden Eagles
Sporting affiliations
UNIGAMES, PRISAA ASAM
MascotEagle
Websitewww.usa.edu.ph
University of San Agustin is located in Visayas
University of San Agustin
Location in the Visayas
University of San Agustin is located in Philippines
University of San Agustin
Location in the Philippines

The University of San Agustin – Iloilo, also known as UniSAg or San Ag, is a private Roman Catholic institution in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is operated by the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines, belonging to the Order of Saint Augustine. Founded in July 1904, it started as a school for boys with 40 students. In 1917, it became Colegio de San Agustin and later achieved university status in March 1953, becoming the first university in Western Visayas and the first Augustinian university in the Asia-Pacific region.[1]

The University of San Agustin offers a wide range of academic programs, starting from Basic Education up to post-graduate studies. These programs cover various fields such as Law, Business, Education, Computer Studies, Arts and Sciences, Performing Arts, Music, Engineering, Medical Technology, Nursing, and Pharmacy.[2] In 2013, the university celebrated its 60th year as an institution of higher learning.[3] It is recognized as a Center of Development in Teacher Education by the Commission on Higher Education.