Ateneo de Davao University

About

Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) is a leading Jesuit institution in Mindanao, Philippines, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and environmental stewardship. It offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, business administration, law, and the social sciences. For international students, AdDU provides a supportive environment with numerous English-taught programs and dedicated assistance through its International Affairs Office, which manages exchange programs, student services, and cultural integration initiatives. A distinctive characteristic is its deep-rooted Jesuit tradition emphasizing community engagement and service-learning, fostering graduates who are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible leaders.

Background

The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU; Filipino: Pamantasang Ateneo de Davao) is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. It is run by the Philippine Jesuit Province. The university has five undergraduate schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Governance, the School of Engineering and Architecture, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing. The aforementioned schools also run the graduate programs. The College of Law is a separate unit within the university. The university also runs a grade school and both a junior high and senior high school. The university was granted "Institutional Accreditation" by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities, an honour only granted to six universities. It also received an autonomous status from the Philippine Commission on Higher Education.

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