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			{{Short description\|Private university in Valenzuela, Philippines}}
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			'''Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU)''' is a private, ], ] basic and higher education institution.
	'''Our Lady of Fatima University''' (formerly known as '''Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc., and abbreviated as OLFU''') is a ] in the ] known for its allied ] programs and also offers Basic Education units (Pre-School, Grade school, and Junior High School), Senior High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Post Graduate degrees. It was established in year 1967 by Jose Olivares and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. OLFU currently has six campuses located in ] and ] in ], ] in ],<ref name="camp">OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.</ref> ] in ], ] in ] and ] in ].

	==History==		==History==
			]
	Founded in 1967 by Jose Olivares and his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., the university grew out of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.<ref name="OLFUH">OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> The hospital became the primary provider of medical and ] services for Valenzuela. Olivares was an ] and previously a ] professor at ] and the ]. Santos rose from humble origins in ], graduated from the ], became an ], and delivered over 96,000 babies during his 40 years of service.

			In 1967, Jose C. Olivares, with his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., founded the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela City. In 1973 he expanded the hospital to include a nursing college.<ref name="OLFUH">OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>
	The college seeks to promote the virtues of ''"Veritas et Misericordia"'' (] for ] and ]).<ref name="OLFUH" />

			In 1979 the Fatima College of Medicine was established, with its pioneer batch graduating in 1983. In the 1990s the college diversified, starting programs in ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
	The founders set about improving the facility from a ] to a ] for health care providers such as nurses and ]. This began in 1973 with the founding of Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing.

			The college became a ] in December 2002, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. as its founding president.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=HCMI Education \|url=http://www.hcmieducation.com/FU.php \|access-date=2024-03-22 \|website=www.hcmieducation.com}}</ref>
	Dr. Santos and his wife Juliet Olivares-Santos continued the school's expansion, including the 1979 establishment of Fatima College of Medicine with the pioneer batch graduating in 1983. While Fatima still focuses mainly on medical and allied health studies, in the 1990s the college diversified, starting programs in ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].

			The next years further saw an increase in infrastructure development. New buildings were established in the ] and ] campuses, with additional nursing virtual laboratories and simulators. Fatima's College of Nursing was designated by the ] as a Center of Development in 2008.<ref>Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in ], ], ], and ].<ref name="camp" />
	The college became a university in December 2002, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. as its founding president.<ref>HCMI: Fatima College into University http://www.hcmieducation.com/FU.php Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Upon his death, his wife, Dr. Juliet O. Santos, became the university's second president. By year 2008 up to present, Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez was appointed by the Board of Trustees as the third president of the University.

			The university submitted itself to the ]'s Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009 it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.
	The next years further saw an increase in infrastructure development. New buildings were established in the ] and ] campuses, with additional nursing virtual laboratories and simulators. This paved the way for Fatima's College of Nursing to be designated by CHED as a Center of Development in late 2008.<ref>Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in ], ], ], and ].<ref name="camp" />

			The ] granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009, to March 30, 2014.
	Owing to recognitions, it has received through voluntary accreditation of its programs within the framework of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, the university voluntary subjected itself to CHED's Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009, after being evaluated, it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.<ref name="OLFUH" />

	In recognition of its accomplishments, the Commission on Higher Education through CEB Resolution No. 076-2009 granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009 to March 30, 2014.<ref name="OLFUH" />

	==Campuses==		==Campuses==
			The university has six campuses <ref name="camp">OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.</ref> which are located in:
	]

	~~===~~Valenzuela ~~Campus===~~		*], ]
			**Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela
	The main campus is located in ], on the outskirts of Metropolitan Manila. The main campus houses the College of Medicine Building and the St. Martin de Porres Building where the College of Dentistry and College of Business and Accountancy are situated. Also found in Valenzuela is the Fatima University Medical Center, a partner institution of the College of Medicine.
			**Fatima University Medical Center – Valenzuela

			**College of Medicine
	Another cluster of Valenzuela Campus buildings are at the vicinity of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. This location houses the College of Hospitality and Institutional Management, College of Maritime Education and Basic Education Department.
			*], ]

			**Our Lady of Fatima University – QC
	The Valenzuela City Campus also exclusively houses the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and College of ] Education.
			*], ]

			**Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo
	===Quezon City Campus===
			**Fatima University Medical Center – Antipolo
	In 1996, Our Lady of Fatima University constructed its second campus in ] along Regalado Avenue in Fairview—- the Fatima Eye and ] Building which also housed the Physical Therapy program.
			*], ]

			**Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga
	In 1998, a new eight-storey building overlooking the scenic ] was constructed. The acquired property goes back in history as the residence of the former Philippine President Elpidio Quirino. In its early years, several curricular programs were offered in the Quezon City Campus, namely: Education, Tourism, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Psychology and Biology. In addition, Basic Education (Elementary and High School) was also opened; housed in a five-storey building.
			*], ]

			**Our Lady of Fatima University – Nueva Ecija
	=== Antipolo Campus ===
			*], ]
	In year 2007, the OLFU Antipolo campus was built for the residents of Rizal and its nearby communities. In 2008, the first building –Vicente M. Santos Building– was completed and was spearheaded by Mrs. Racquel Braganza until year 2010. Initially there were 10 programs offered by the campus at that time. The campus during its first operation was nurtured by 39 faculty members and was assisted by 17 non-teaching staff. In 2011, Engr. Wilfredo M. Basilio became the 2nd Campus Administrator up to the present.
			**Our Lady of Fatima University – Laguna

	====OLFU Art Gallery====
	The Our Lady of Fatima University, Antipolo campus held the opening of the Fatima University Gallery's first art exhibit, 'Breaking New Ground' on February 26, 2012.<ref name="OLFuArt"> ''Our Lady of Fatima University'', Retrieved February 26, 2012.</ref> The exhibit paid homage to the ] and ] of masters and ] such as ]'s ''Borobodur and Carnival Forms'', his paintings ''Homage to Eusebio Sempere'' and ''Homage to Eduardo Chillida''.<ref name="OLFuArt" /> The exhibit displays ]'s ''Manila Abstract (ceramic jar)'', ''Seascape'', and ''Untitled (Trees)'', along with ]'s piece, ''Ruins of Manila''.<ref name="OLFuArt" /> It displays ''Jerry Elizalde Navarro'' works, ''Abdulmari Imao'''s ] and other works of multi-awarded modern and contemporary Filipino artists.<ref name="OLFuArt" /><ref name="OLFuArt" /><ref name="OLFuArt" />

	===Pampanga Campus===
	Our Lady of Fatima University-Pampanga is ta non-sectarian, privately-owned university at the heart of the provincial capital, the City of San Fernando.

	OLFU acquired the East Central Colleges (ECC), an educational institution of higher learning on the 12th of April 2012. Located on B. Mendoza Street, Sto. Rosario, ECC was a 67-year old educational institution known for its legacy of offering affordable and accessible quality education to ''Kapampangans'' and the nearby regions. The establishment of the Pampanga Campus ushered in the education espoused by Our Lady Fatima University.

	OLFU Pampanga is composed of 11 Colleges in the fields of: Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science (MedTech), Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Arts & Sciences, Business & Accountancy, Hospitality & Institutional Management, Computer Studies, Education, Criminal Justice and Engineering. These Colleges together present 20 program offerings. Additionally, the University has Senior High School, Junior High School and Graduate School programs.

	===Nueva Ecija Doctors' College, Inc. Campus===
	Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) manages and operates the Nueva Ecija Doctors’ College, Inc. (NEDCI) on Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija effective November 9, 2015.

	Being established as an educational institution in 1970, NEDCI provided OLFU Cabanatuan Campus a fertile ground of academe experience on which OLFU immediately began building on through infusing its initial program offerings and widespread facilities upgrade. From its time of acquisition, continuous infrastructures were built such as: a fully air conditioned multi-purpose gym and auditorium, (the 1st in Region III Nueva Ecija sport Complex), 3-storey classroom, most of which are air-conditioned. Modern equipment for the laboratories were purchased to have a simulated hospital/hotel necessary for the training of their students.

	The campus offers Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Psychology, Accountancy, Accounting Information System, Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Criminology. The campus also welcomes the Senior High School Students with the ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), HUMMs (Humanities and Social Sciences), and GAS (Generic Academic Strand).

	=== Laguna Campus ===
	The sixth OLFU campus is set to rise in what is known as the “Lion City of South Luzon” – the highly progressive City of Santa Rosa, Laguna.

	A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 20 October 2018 to formally initiate the construction phase of the campus. Present were OLFU’s Management Committee led by University President Caroline Marian S. Enriquez. CHEd Director, Dr. Julieta Paras, was on hand to witness the event.

	OLFU Sta. Rosa will rise on a four-hectare property in Macabling. This Laguna Campus will initially house a five-storey school building complete with modern amenities for its future students. The new campus is set to open its doors in June 2019.

	==Accreditation==		==Accreditation==
	Fatima College of ], Fatima College of ], Fatima College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Fatima College of ] and Fatima College of ], programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of and Universities-Commission on Accreditation.<ref>PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> The Association of Schools, Colleges and University-AAI also accredited Fatima's ] and the College of Arts and Sciences.<ref name="HCMI">HCMI Education: http://forprofitcolleges.org/our-lady-of-fatima-university/our-lady-of-fatima-university-accreditation/ retrieved February 6, 2012</ref>		The Fatima College of Physical Therapy, Fatima College of Pharmacy, Fatima College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Fatima College of Nursing and Fatima College of Dental Medicine programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).<ref>PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>

			==Fatima University Medical Center==
	The Fatima College of Medicine is accredited by the ] and the ].<ref>OLFu Official Website: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=210&cat=3 Retrieved February 6, 2012</ref> The College of Maritime Education is ] Certified ISO 9001:2000 and is included in the ]'s "white list" as a qualified provider of maritime education. The College of Medicine is accredited by Association of the Philippine Medical Colleges.<ref>AFPMCI http://www.apmcf-ph.net/</ref> It was listed in the ] Geneva Recognized Medical Schools. It is accredited furthermore by the Illinois State Board of Education and New York State Board of Education and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to administer Title IV Program.
			Near the college of medicine is the Fatima University Medical Center, a 150-bed ] on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching ].
	==Accomplishments==
	The first graduate class of 1976 garnered a 100% passing average in the ].<ref>OLFU History & Accreditations http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Less than a year after becoming a university, the Commission on Higher Education, recognizing the “enormous contribution of the Our Lady of Fatima University in the growth and prominence of tertiary education in the country and the Asia-Pacific and its commitment through quality education, research and extension work” granted deregulated status to the university through CHED Resolution No. 393-2003 dated October 27, 2003.<ref name="Commute">Commute Express: OLFU bags CHED Awards http://www.commuterexpress.ph/viewstory.php?id=286&section=tbl_lifestyle&image_date=2009-12-10 retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>

	In 2010, Dean Arturo de Leon, the dean of College of Dentistry, was elected as the president of the ] (PDA) and the South East Asia Association of Dental Educators (SEAADE). Dean de Leon was the first independent candidate to run and be elected as president of PDA and the youngest president of SEAADE.<ref>DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION AND SOUTH EAST ASIA ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL EDUCATORS http://www.fatima.edu.ph/news_details.asp?id=128&mode=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>

	It is the first and only Philippine medical school to have an institutional clerkship program with a foreign hospital. The university has sent over 100 medical students for ] training at the Brooklyn Medical Center and Peninsula Hospital in ] and the Jackson Park Hospital in ]. Fatima has graduated more than 30,000 medical and allied medical health practitioners from all disciplines. During the 2011 Physician Licensure Examinations, the university dominated half of the list of top ten board passers.<ref>OLFU DOMINATES FEB 2011 PHYSICIAN'S LICENSURE EXAM http://www.fatima.edu.ph/news_details.asp?id=142&mode=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref>

	==Fatima University Medical Center and Virtual Laboratories==
	At the heart of the College of Medicine lies the which is a 150-bed ] on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching ], equipped to give students hands-on experience and exposure. It is furnished with medical, ] and ] equipment. It houses a first class ], ], with centralized monitors, physical ] clinic, pulmonary laboratory, ] clinic, and ENT clinic.

	Fatima creates a "hands-on classroom" providing students with patient care experience. Equipped with training manikins and simulators, Fatima provides students exposure to medical procedures.

	==Athletics==		==Athletics==
	The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen ] who compete in ], ], ], ], ~~cheer dancing~~, ], ], ], and ].<ref name="PHN">FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> ~~These are~~ students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions.~~<ref name="PHN" /> In 2010, in its second foray into the NAASCU competition, Fatima Phoenix finished fourth overall champion in competing in nine sports.<ref name="PHN" />~~		The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen ] who compete in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="PHN">FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.</ref> Their students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions.

	==References==		==References==
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Our Lady of Fatima University

Pamantasang Birhen ng Fatima (Filipino)
Universidad de Nuestra Señora de Fátima (Spanish)

Former names

Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine (1973–1979)
Our Lady of Fatima College of Medicine (1979–2002)

Motto

Veritas et Misericordia

Motto in English

Truth and Compassion

Type

Private Non-sectarian Coeducational basic and higher education institution

Established

1973; 51 years ago (1973)

Founders

Jose C. Olivares
Vicente M. Santos

Religious affiliation

Non-sectarian

Academic affiliations

ACSCU
AMSA
APMC

MTIAP NYSBE PACUCOA

President

Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez

Location

120 McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
14°40′41″N 120°58′51″E / 14.67797°N 120.98095°E / 14.67797; 120.98095

Campus

Main
Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Satellite

Colors

Green and White

Nickname

Fatimanian

Sporting affiliations

NAASCU

Mascot

Fatima Phoenix

Website

www.fatima.edu.ph

Location in Metro ManilaShow map of Metro Manila

Location in LuzonShow map of Luzon

Location in the PhilippinesShow map of Philippines

"Rise to the top"

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution.

History

In 1967, Jose C. Olivares, with his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr., founded the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Valenzuela City. In 1973 he expanded the hospital to include a nursing college.

In 1979 the Fatima College of Medicine was established, with its pioneer batch graduating in 1983. In the 1990s the college diversified, starting programs in computer science, maritime education, education, psychology, biology, tourism and business.

The college became a university in December 2002, with Dr. Vicente M. Santos Sr. as its founding president.

The next years further saw an increase in infrastructure development. New buildings were established in the Valenzuela and Quezon City campuses, with additional nursing virtual laboratories and simulators. Fatima's College of Nursing was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development in 2008. Fatima's expansion continued with the establishment of additional campuses in Antipolo, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The university submitted itself to the CHED's Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME) in 2008. In 2009 it was placed in Category A(t) as a mature teaching university.

The CHED granted autonomous status to the university for five years from March 11, 2009, to March 30, 2014.

Campuses

The university has six campuses which are located in:

Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
- Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela
- Fatima University Medical Center – Valenzuela
- College of Medicine
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Our Lady of Fatima University – QC
Antipolo City, Rizal
- Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo
- Fatima University Medical Center – Antipolo
San Fernando City, Pampanga
- Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
- Our Lady of Fatima University – Nueva Ecija
Santa Rosa City, Laguna
- Our Lady of Fatima University – Laguna

Accreditation

The Fatima College of Physical Therapy, Fatima College of Pharmacy, Fatima College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Fatima College of Nursing and Fatima College of Dental Medicine programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Fatima University Medical Center

Near the college of medicine is the Fatima University Medical Center, a 150-bed hospital on the university campus. The center is an institutional partner that serves as a teaching tertiary hospital.

Athletics

The 'Fatima Phoenix' commonly called Team Fatima are chosen athletes who compete in basketball, volleyball, badminton, taekwondo, cheerdancing, track and field, chess, billiards, and swimming. Their students represent the university in NAASCU, PRISAA and other competitions.

References

OLFU: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=1&cat=1 Retrieved February 6, 2012.
"HCMI Education". www.hcmieducation.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
Fatima College of Nursing: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=213&cat=3 retrieved February 6, 2012.
^ OLFU Campuses: http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=152&cat=1 Retrieved February 26, 2012.
PACUCOA Website: Our Lady of Fatima University Accreditations http://www.pacucoa.ph/accredited%20institutions/ncr/ncrolfu.htm Retrieved February 6, 2012.
FATIMA PHOENIX http://www.fatima.edu.ph/content.asp?pid=166&cat=5 Retrieved February 6, 2012.

External links

Official website
Media related to Our Lady of Fatima University at Wikimedia Commons

Colleges and universities in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila
Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati
Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University San Beda University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Asia and the Pacific University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas
Other religious universities	Philippine Christian University Trinity University of Asia New Era University
Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University Las Piñas Makati Far Eastern University FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University Mapúa University National University Philippine Women's University The University of Manila University of the East UE Caloocan

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Marikina Polytechnic College Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Local colleges	Navotas Polytechnic College
Catholic colleges	Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Francis of Assisi College Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College St. Paul College of Makati St. Paul College Pasig Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College UST Angelicum College
Other religious colleges	Grace Christian College La Verdad Christian College Manila Adventist College
Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation College Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology De Los Santos – STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges FEU Alabang FEU Diliman FEU Institute of Technology Global City Innovative College Golden Link College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College STI-NAMEI Technological Institute of the Philippines Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools

Law schools

See also: Higher education in the Philippines

v t e Schools in Valenzuela
Colleges and Universities	La Consolacion College of Valenzuela Our Lady of Fatima University Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela St. Louis College of Valenzuela Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Public schools	Bignay National High School Dalandanan National High School Gen. T. de Leon National High School Lawang Bato National High School Malinta National High School Mapulang Lupa National High School Parada National High School Vicente P. Trinidad National High School Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Private schools	Sto. Rosario Montessori School Nuestra Señora de Guia Academy St. Gregory College of Valenzuela

v t e Schools in Quezon City
Universities	AMA University Ateneo de Manila University Manuel L. Quezon University – Diliman New Era University Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City Quezon City Polytechnic University St. Paul University Quezon City Trinity University of Asia University of the Philippines Diliman
Colleges	Asian Institute of Computer Studies Central Colleges of the Philippines Colegio de San Lorenzo De Los Santos – STI College Electron College of Technical Education FEU Diliman Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Grace Christian College Immaculate Heart of Mary College Kalayaan College Mary the Queen College of Quezon City Miriam College National College of Business and Arts Philippine School of Business Administration Philippine Cultural College St. Joseph's College of Quezon City St. John Technological College of the Philippines St. Luke's College of Medicine St. Mary's College, Quezon City Saint Pedro Poveda College Siena College of Quezon City Southeast Asian College STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City UST Angelicum College
Secondary	Balara High School Balingasa High School Bagong Silangan High School Batasan Hills National High School Bethel Christian School Britesparks International School Cambridge School of Quezon City Camp Crame High School Camp Gen. E. Aguinaldo High School Carlos L. Albert High School Carlos P. Garcia High School Claret School of Quezon City CMP School of Quezon City Colegio de San Bartolome de Novaliches Commonwealth Christian Academy Commonwealth High School Coronado's School of Quezon City, Inc. Culiat High School Diliman Preparatory School Discovery House Montessori Of Quezon City Divine Grace School Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School Don Quintin Paredes High School Dr. Josefa Jara Martinez High School Doña Juana Elementary School Doña Rosario High School ECLARO Academy Elyseum Christian School Emilio Jacinto National High School Ernesto Rondon High School Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. High School Falcon School Flora A. Ylagan High School Garden of Life School Golden Lamp School of Quezon City Good Shepherd Cathedral School Grace Montessori School of Novaliches Holy Spirit of Mount Carmel School Holy Spirit of Mount Carmel School (Annex) Holy Spirit National High School Infant Jesus Learning Academy of Quezon City, Inc. International Christian School Ismael Mathay Sr. High School JBEST School of Technology and Practical Skills, Inc. Jose Abad Santos Memorial School - Quezon City Jose Maria Panganiban Senior High School Jose V. Palma Senior High School Juan Sumulong High School Judge Juan Luna High School Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School King's Montessori School Kostka School - Quezon City Krus na Ligas High School Lagro High School Lourdes School of Quezon City Maligaya High School Maranatha Christian Academy of Novaliches Maria Montessori School of Quezon City Masambong High School Mater Carmeli School Mont Michel School New Era High School North Fairview High School Novaliches High School PACE Graduate School of Christian Education PAREF Northfield School Philippine Science High School Main Campus Ponciano Bernardo High School Pugad Lawin High School Quezon City Academy Quezon City High School Quezon City Science High School Quirino High School Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School Sacred Heart Academy of Novaliches Saint Anthony Academy - Quezon City Saint Mark Integrated School Saint Patrick School - Quezon City San Bartolome High School San Francisco High School San Jose Tagapagtanggol Parochial School San Jose High School Sauyo High School Sergio Osmenia Sr. High School South East - Asia Institute of Trade and Technology St. Bridget School - Quezon City St. John of Beverley St. Joseph Catholic School - Quezon City St. Mark of Hope Learning School St. Therese Private School St. Zyrile De Alexandria School Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City St. Vincent School School of Saint Anthony School of the Holy Spirit Stella Maris College Quezon City Tandang Sora National High School University of the Philippines Integrated School West Fairview High School

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