University of San Agustin
Pamantasang San Agustin (Filipino) | |
Coat of arms | |
Former names | Colegio de San Agustin (1904–1953) |
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| Motto | Virtus et Scientia (Latin) |
Motto in English | Virtue and Knowledge |
| Type | Private, Research, Non-profit, Basic and Higher education institution |
| Established | July 15, 1904 |
| Founder | Order of Saint Augustine |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Augustinian) |
| President | Rev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, O.S.A. Ph.D. |
Administrative staff | ~1,000 |
| Undergraduates | ~14,000+ |
| Postgraduates | ~200+ |
| Location | , , 10°41′58″N 122°33′47″E / 10.69940°N 122.56313°E |
| Campus | Urban Main Campus General Luna St., Iloilo City (Senior High School & Colleges) 8.9 hectares (89,000 m2) Satellite Campus Barangay Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo City (Basic Education - Junior High School and Grade School) 2.86 hectares (28,600 m2) |
| Patron saint | Augustine of Hippo |
| Colors | Red for courage Gold for victory over evil |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | UNIGAMES, PRISAA ASAM |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www |
Location in the Visayas Location in the Philippines | |
The University of San Agustin, also known as San Agustin or San Ag, is a private Roman Catholic institution in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is operated by the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines, belonging to the Order of Saint Augustine. Founded in July 1904, it started as a school for boys with 40 students. In 1917, it became Colegio de San Agustin and later achieved university status in March 1953, becoming the first university in Western Visayas and the first Augustinian university in the Asia-Pacific region.
The University of San Agustin offers a wide range of academic programs, starting from Basic Education up to post-graduate studies. These programs cover various fields such as Law, Business, Education, Computer Studies, Arts and Sciences, Performing Arts, Music, Engineering, Medical Technology, Nursing, and Pharmacy. In 2013, the university celebrated its 60th year as an institution of higher learning. It is recognized as a Center of Development in Teacher Education by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).