University of the Cordilleras

University of the Cordilleras
Unibersidad ng mga Kordilyera (Filipino)
University crest
Former names
  • Baguio Colleges (1946–1966)
  • Baguio Colleges Foundation (1966–2003)
MottoA Beacon of Higher Education Beaming from these Majestic Mountain Highlands...
TypePrivate Non-sectarian Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedJune 19, 1946
(78 years)
FounderBenjamin R. Salvosa
Evangelina D. Salvosa
Academic affiliations
ChairmanRay Dean D. Salvosa[1]
PresidentNancy M. Flores[2]
Vice-presidentAriel Nimo B. Pumecha
(VP for Academics and Research)
Rhodora A. Ngolob
(VP for Administration and Academic Services)
Linden Branscome S. Bowman III
(VP for Finance)
Ronaldo L. Pontanosa
(Academic Director, Integrated School)
Dean
  • Renato S. Rondez
  • (Dean, College of Law)
  • Jasmin May P. Baniaga
  • (Dean, College of Accountancy)
  • Durezza D. Basil
  • (OIC-Dean, College of Arts & Sciences)
  • Nolan L. Guillao
  • (Dean, College of Business Administration)
  • Robino D. Cawi
  • (Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education)
  • Nelson, G. Notarte
  • (OIC-Dean, College of Engineering & Architecture)
  • Michelle G. Mamaril
  • (Dean, College of Hospitality & Tourism Management)
  • Jeffrey S. Ingosan
  • (Dean, College of Information Technology & Computer Science)
  • Judith Odanee G. Magwilang
  • (Dean, College of Nursing)
  • Ramir S. Austria
  • (Dean, College of Teacher Education)
Students21,000 Tertiary (2018)
Address
Gov. Pack Rd.
,
Baguio
,
Benguet
,
Philippines

16°24′30″N 120°35′53″E / 16.40845°N 120.59794°E / 16.40845; 120.59794
NewspaperThe Alternative
Colors Forest Green 
NicknameUC Jaguars
(formerly BCF Shields)
Sporting affiliations
BBEAL
Websitewww.uc-bcf.edu.ph
University of the Cordilleras is located in Luzon
University of the Cordilleras
Location in Luzon
University of the Cordilleras is located in Philippines
University of the Cordilleras
Location in the Philippines

The University of the Cordilleras (UC or UC-BCF; Filipino: Unibersidad ng Kordilyeras), formerly known as the Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF), is a private coeducational university in Baguio, Philippines. Founded by Benjamin R. Salvosa and his wife Evangelina D. Salvosa in 1946, it offers programs at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels catering to around 21,000 students.[3]

It has three campuses all located in Baguio. The main campus is at the city center, near the Baguio Cathedral and SM City Baguio. It has an autonomous status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and is an ISO certified university. The university's alumni include two Philippine Bar Examination topnotchers (first placers) and has graduated the founder and several members of Team Lakay Wushu. The university's athletics team is nicknamed UC Jaguars.

  1. ^ "Board of Trustees - University of the Cordilleras". University of the Cordilleras. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  2. ^ "Executive Council - University of the Cordilleras". University of the Cordilleras. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  3. ^ "The History of the University of the Cordilleras". www.uc-bcf.edu.ph. Retrieved October 24, 2022.