University of the East
Private university in Metro Manila, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The University of the East (Filipino: Pamantasan ng Silangan), also known as UE, is a private university located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1946, business tycoon Lucio Tan acquired the university in 1990. UE was once labeled as the "largest university in Asia" when its enrollment in the past reached over 65,000 students.[1][2]
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Pamantasan ng Silangan | |
Former names | Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration (1946–1951) |
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Motto | Tomorrow Begins in the East |
Type | Private, nonsectarian, research, coeducation, autonomous university, basic and higher education institution |
Established | 1946; 78 years ago (1946) |
Founders | Francisco Dalupan Sr. Hermenegildo Reyes Santiago de la Cruz José L. Torres Zosimo Enid Mapa |
Academic affiliations | |
Chairman | Lucio Tan |
Chancellor |
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President | Zosimo M. Battad |
Undergraduates | 35,000 |
Location | , Philippines 14.6019°N 120.9895°E / 14.6019; 120.9895 |
Campus | Urban Main campus: Manila (5.2 ha (52,000 m2)) Satellite campuses:
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Alma Mater song | Pamantasan Ka Naming Mahal (The UE Hymn) |
Colors | Red & white |
Nickname | Red Warriors Lady Red Warriors Junior Red Warriors |
Sporting affiliations | UAAP |
Mascot | Red Warrior |
Website | ue.edu.ph |
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted UE autonomous status and recognized 2 of its programs as Center of Excellence and 1 program as Center of Development.[3][4] UE offers degree programs from basic education to graduate studies. UE has two other campuses, one in Caloocan, and its medical school, the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center located in Aurora Blvd., Dona Imelda, Quezon City.