Central Philippine University

Founded in 1905, Central Philippine University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Central Philippine University (CPU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Central Philippine University (CPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 115 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.