Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) is a private non-profit university, which is currently ranked second among the educational institutions of the Philippines and at 565 in the world. The academic path of this institution began with the fact that the Spanish Jesuits in Manila founded the Municipal School of Esquel, a public elementary school in 1859. After school, gained the status of the university and became known as the University of Ateneo de Manila. To understand the essence of the traditions of this educational institution - it is worth knowing that its motto sounds like “Lux In Domino” (Light of the Lord). For students, this means becoming a light that carries knowledge and love of God.

The school belongs to the average size of universities. Over 12,000 students study there. More than a thousand teachers make up the teaching staff of the university. ADMU has 1% of international students. Such a low figure is associated with the remoteness of the region and the complex geographical position.

Ateneo de Manila University is divided into basic education and two main higher education schools: Loyola schools located on the Loyola Heights campus and vocational schools located in the Rockwell and Salcedo Campuses in Makati.

Loyola offers undergraduate and graduate students educational programs in the arts and sciences. It includes:

• humanitarian school;
• John Gokonway School of Management;
• School of Science and Technology;
• School of Social Sciences.

In the professional department:

• Ateneo Graduate School of Business;
• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health;
• Ateneo Law School;
• Ateneo Public School.

The university is a member of organizations and associations:

• ASEAN University Network (AUN)
• International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
• Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)

The university is located in the city of Quezon City in the Philippines. The campus is located within the city and includes educational buildings, student dormitories, catering facilities (cafes, canteens, restaurants), sports facilities, a library. Campus life is featured on the university’s website and on social networks.

In order to successfully enter a university, you must provide the selection committee with a properly drafted application package. All documents must have a notarized translation. For foreigners who want to get education in the ADMU - there are no special restrictions. Upon receipt, exam results and academic achievements are taken into account. Competitive selection here is quite strict - only 20% of applicants receive a positive decision on enrollment. Possible full-time and distance learning in the university.

Education at the undergraduate level will cost foreign students 5,000 USD / year, for master's programs 3,000 USD / year. For citizens of the country, this amount is half. Monthly expenses for accommodation, food and related expenses will be approximately 330-540 USD / month.

For low-income students there is an opportunity to receive financial assistance from the university in the form of scholarships. For this, together with the application for admission, a special form is submitted, presented on the website of the university. After its analysis, a special commission makes a decision on granting scholarships.

University research activities are conducted in the following areas:

• Applied economics;
• Interdisciplinary research;
• Information systems and computer science;
• In the field of basic education;
• A study of the psychosocial needs of people and communities.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision