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Misamis University, a private, non-sectarian institution in Ozamiz City, Philippines, has been a cornerstone of education in Northwestern Mindanao since its founding in 1929. It is particularly recognized for its strong programs in Maritime Education, Criminology, Teacher Education, and Nursing, consistently producing graduates who excel in professional licensure examinations. While not having a dedicated international student office with extensive specialized programs like summer schools, the university welcomes international students, who integrate into the regular English-taught curriculum. Support for international students is typically managed through the Registrar's Office and general student services. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its significant contribution to regional development through quality professional education.
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Misamis University (also referred to as MU) is a privately owned, non-sectarian, non-profit educational institution in Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. It was founded by Dr. Hilarion Feliciano and Doña Maria Mercado Feliciano in 1929. Misamis University is currently the only autonomous university granted an ISO 9001:2015 Management System Certified granted by Det Norske Veritas-Germanischer Lloyd Business Assurance by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Northwestern Mindanao, and awarded by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation as the Most Number of Accredited Programs in Region X. Misamis University caters to more than 8,000 students every year in its 7.5 hectare campus in Ozamiz City, as well as another campus in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. The University has achieved Deregulated Status from CHED which means it is free from the agency's monitoring, has access to grants and financial incentives and decide the development of their curriculum. CHED also recognizes Misamis University as a Center of Development for Criminology and for Information Technology. On March 12, 2025, a...
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