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Centro Escolar University (CEU) is a distinguished private university in the Philippines, renowned for its strong programs in the health sciences, particularly Dentistry, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Nursing, consistently producing top-performing licensure examinees. For international students, CEU offers a welcoming environment with an International Students Office dedicated to providing support, including assistance with admissions, visa processing, and cultural integration. Many programs are taught in English, facilitating a smooth academic transition. The university emphasizes a holistic education, blending academic rigor with character formation and community engagement. A distinctive characteristic is its rich heritage as one of the first universities for women in Asia, now a co-educational institution committed to professional excellence.
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Centro Escolar University (Filipino: Pamantasang Centro Escolar; Spanish: Universidad Centro Escolar), commonly referred to as CEU, is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational institution of higher education located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1907 by Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, CEU is recognized as one of the oldest modern universities in the Philippines. It operates six campuses, including its main campus in San Miguel, Manila, with additional campuses in Malolos, Las Piñas, Cebu City, and two in Makati (Gil Puyat and Legaspi). CEU offers more than fifty academic programs and is actively involved in research across a range of disciplines. CEU is accredited by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities' Commission on Accreditation (Level IV, the highest level), and has full autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It is certified by the Institute of Corporate Directors, the Department of Trade and Industry, SGS S.A., Arthram International Organization for Standardization, and the...
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