De La Salle University

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De La Salle University (DLSU) is a leading private, Catholic research university in the Philippines, highly regarded for its academic excellence and commitment to community service. It is particularly renowned for its strong programs in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Education, consistently ranking among the top institutions in these fields. For international students, DLSU offers a welcoming environment with most programs taught in English, making it highly accessible. The International Office provides dedicated support for admissions, visa processing, and student welfare, facilitating a smooth transition and enriching academic experience. A distinctive characteristic is its Lasallian heritage, which emphasizes holistic education and social responsibility.

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De La Salle University (DLSU; Filipino: Pamantasang De La Salle) is a private Catholic research university run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools with its main campus on Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was established by the Christian Brothers in 1911 as De La Salle College (DLSC) in Nozaleda Street, Paco, Manila with Br. Blimond Pierre Eilenbecker, FSC serving as director, and is the first De La Salle school in the Philippines. The college was granted university status on February 19, 1975, and is the oldest constituent of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP), a network of 16 educational institutions, established in 2006 replacing the De La Salle University System. The institution started as an exclusive all-boys elementary and high school. In 1920, it began offering a two-year Associate in Arts Commerce program, which was later discontinued in 1931 in favor of a Bachelor of Science in Commerce program. The patron saint of the university is St. John Baptist de La Salle, the Vatican's patron saint for those who work in education. De La Salle University has been cited...

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