San Beda College

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San Beda University, a private Catholic institution founded by Benedictine monks, is renowned for its exceptional legal education, consistently producing top-performing lawyers in the Philippines. Beyond law, it also boasts strong programs in Accountancy, Business Administration, and Liberal Arts, with English as the primary language of instruction across all faculties. International students are welcomed into its diverse academic programs, benefiting from an integrated learning environment and support for admissions and visa processes through its dedicated offices. A distinctive characteristic is its deep-rooted Benedictine tradition, which fosters a holistic educational experience emphasizing academic rigor and moral formation.

Background

San Beda University (Filipino: Pamantasan ng San Beda) is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Order of Saint Benedict in San Miguel, Manila, Philippines. It was founded by the Benedictines in 1901. The main campus is situated in Mendiola, San Miguel, Manila and provides tertiary education. It has a satellite campus that provides elementary and high school education in Taytay, Rizal. San Beda was established in 1901 by monks of the Ordo Sancti Benedicti (OSB) or Order of St. Benedict, also known as the Benedictines. Its founder, St. Benedict, is acclaimed as the "Father of Western Monasticism" and the "Patron of Europe". It is attached to the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, founded from the Abbey of Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain. San Beda started as an all-boys grade school in Manila and given the name El Colegio de San Beda. It has since expanded to a full university with both undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs. The institution was given university status on February 6, 2018, making it the only Benedictine university found in the Asia-Pacific region.

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