ABOUT US
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
From a modest start in 1964, the Cebu College of Commerce (CCC) of old has come a long way. Beginning with a handful of enrollees, what used to be an undersized college has successfully evolved into a world-class university in Asia Pacific, while holding true to its philanthropic mantra, “NO TUITION FEE INCREASE”.
With forty-eight (48) years of quality education, the University of Cebu (UC) has been recognized by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) as a learning institution with the most accredited programs. Currently, UC is cultivating more than 55,000 promising young minds while producing over a thousand board topnotchers through its five campuses that are conveniently situated in the different parts of Cebu.
⦿ Offers courses from Nursing to Post graduate studies
⦿ An awardee of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCUA Inc.) as one of the institutions all over the Philippines with the most number of accredited programs.
⦿ ISO 9001: 2015 Bureau Veritas (BV) Certified Maritime School
⦿ Home of champions and athletes as recoginzed by the Philippine Sports Commission
⦿ Home of literary awardees and topnotch artists and cultural workers recognized by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Department of Tourism
⦿ 5 CAMPUSES
⦿ OVER 7,000 BOARD TOPNOTCHERS AND ACHIEVERS PRODUCED
⦿ OVER 13,000 SCHOLARS WITH MORE THAN 100 DOMESTIC
AND INTERNATIONAL PROVIDERS
⦿ 55,000 STUDENTS SPREAD IN FIVE (5) CAMPUSES
VISION
Democratize quality education. Be the visionary and industry leader. Give hope and transform lives.
MISSION
University of Cebu offers affordable and quality education responsive to the demands of local and international communities.
University of Cebu commits itself to:
Serve as an active catalyst in providing efficient and effective delivery of educational services;
Pursue excellence in instruction, research and community service towards social and economic development as well as environmental sustainability;
Acquire, disseminate and utilize appropriate technology to enhance the university's educational services, and;
Foster an organizational culture that nurtures employee productivity and engagement.
CORE
VALUES
These are the core values that the University of Cebu upholds:
INNOVATION
Be the visionary and
industry leader.
CAMARADERIE
Living in the spirit of
harmony and approachability.
ALIGNMENT
All activities are geared towards
core values and priorities.
RESPECT
Always a professional, mindful of GOD, university, the community and self.
EXCELLENCE
To be great at whatever it is we do and go for the best.
INSTITUTIONAL
GOALS
To offer programs to include Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) that are relevant, holistic and complaint with institutional, regulatory, industry and accreditation standards that will develop life-long learners.
To develop among stakeholders social awareness, responsibility and accountability anchored on institution, research and production.
To complement the academic programs with holistic and integrated student personnel services.
To develop a pool of qualified, professional and motivated faculty in the areas of instruction, research and community extension.
To ensure effective administration and supervision of instructional and learning resources in support of the academic programs.
To provide an environment that is safe, functional and conducive to teaching, learning and working.
To ensure operations which are collaborative, sustainable, efficient and effective in meeting the needs of the institution and its stakeholders..
GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES
LIFE LONG LEARNER
Demonstrate skills and competencies in one's educational level and field of discipline towards lifelong learning.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
Exhibit proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, reading and viewing.
SOCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE
AND RESPONSIBLE
Demonstrate social accountability and ethical responsiblity towards the community and the environment.
TEAM PLAYER
Exhibit proactive and collaborative in a diverse society.
TECHNICALLY COMPETENT
Utilize appropriate technology.
ETHICALY RESPONSIBLE
Manifest ethical behavior in a diverse situation.
The Province of Cebu is composed of 9 component cities, three of which are highly urbanized-namely, Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City.
The City of Cebu, known as the Queen City of the South and the home of Sto. Niño is the most dynamic and prosperous city in the Philippines. It is the second major city after Metro Manila, which is strategically located at the center of the Philippine archipelago. It is very accessible through land, air and sea transportations.
Cebu City is a tourist destination which has the most number of educational, recreational, historical, entertainment and business centers teeming with life all year round.
Lapu-Lapu City, on the other hand, is a gateway to opportunities. It is where the Cebu Domestic and International Airports are located. This is also where one can find world-class beach resorts and hotels amidst very dynamic economic activities.
The cities of Mandaue and Lapu-lapu are zones for local and international industrial export processing companies such as producers of computer hardware, electronic wares, furniture and metal works, fashion accessories and processed food.
Cebu’s warranted economic growth fortifies itself as the preferred home to most Shipping industries and as an I.T. and Call Center hub not only Asia, but worldwide as well.
Cebu is an educational center with most number of colleges and universities closely partnering with various national and international industries, allowing students to be trained, exposed and do immersion programs in the field of commerce, modern technology, shipping, medicine, hotel and tourism. An increasing number of foreign students are coming to Cebu to study, a proof that studying in Cebu is very well complemented with the varying and dynamic lifestyles the city can offer.
Studying in Cebu, particularly at the University of Cebu, will certainly by one of the most memorable experiences in life as it paves way for your prosperous and secured life ahead.