University of Baguio

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University of Baguio

Pamantasan ng Baguio
Former names	Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute (1948‑1950) Baguio Technical and Commercial College (1950‑1969)
Motto	In the Pursuit of Perfection
Type	Private, Non-sectarian Research Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established	August 8, 1948
Founders	Fernando Bautista Rosa Castillo Bautista
Chairman	Zorba Bnn R. Bautista,M.D.,DPBS
President	Javier Herminio D.Bautista
Students	18,000 (Tertiary, est. 2018)
Location	General Luna Rd., Baguio , Benguet , Philippines 16°24′56″N 120°35′51″E / 16.41542°N 120.59752°E / 16.41542; 120.59752Coordinates: 16°24′56″N 120°35′51″E / 16.41542°N 120.59752°E / 16.41542; 120.59752
Alma Mater song	UB Loyalty Song
Colors	Red  and  Gray
Nickname	Cardinals
Sporting affiliations
Sports	basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, chess, and athletics
Website	ubaguio.edu
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The University of Baguio (UB) is a private, Filipino, multidisciplinary, autonomous university in Baguio, Philippines. It was founded by Fernando Gonzaga Bautista and Rosa Castillo Bautista on August 8, 1948 as the 'Baguio Technical and Commercial Institute' with 80 students. The student population in 2018 was about 18,000 in its tertiary level.

Academics[]

University of Baguio

From the initial five course offerings of Baguio Tech, the University of Baguio now an autonomous University, offering 21 undergraduate programs, 12 graduate programs, and 10 short-term programs; a Preparatory High School; Science High School; and a Grade School. It has grown to be an institution of close to 18,000 students and more than 400 faculty members. It now counts 12 buildings, which house 11 colleges, two high schools, and one elementary school.

The university has facilities and equipment such as science, technical, and computer laboratories; libraries; multi-purpose and function halls; an audio-visual center; a 3,500-seat gymnasium and a fitness gym; a 25m size swimming pool; a dental/medical laboratory, x-ray laboratory; a research center; and a community outreach center.

Schools[]

• Business Administration and Accountancy
• School of Dentistry
• Engineering and Architecture
• Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
• Information Technology
• International Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Law
• Natural Sciences
• Nursing
• Teacher Education

Basic education[]

University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School[]

University of Baguio Preparatory High School ^[1][]

The University of Baguio High School, popularly known as UB High School, is the mother-department of the University of Baguio. The high school department was established at the same year as university: 1948. The preparatory school holds and joins many extracurricular activities like The Yuletide bliss, and High school day.

Many athletes attend UB Prep. and compete in many local, regional, national, and international competitions. University of Baguio Preparatory High School has a girls volleyball team that is known to participate in many tournaments in Baguio.^[1]

University of Baguio Science High School[]

The University of Baguio Science High School, otherwise known as Science High, is the science department of the university. In 1963, sixth grade students from the high school (and some from the city) took a special examination. Passers of the test were put in one class called the Special Science Scholars Section or SSSS. Following the test, an annual scholarship examination was administered for the best and brightest pupils. Thus, in 1967, the University of Baguio Science High School ushered its first graduates. In 1970, the UB Science High Schools received its legal recognition.

The first true high school varsity team is the Greyhounds. The first mixed youth choir in Baguio is the Sonus Juventus. The first socially relevant programs conducted in a secondary school is the Immersion Camps and Outreach.^[1]

Athletics[]

The University of Baguio is home to an assortment of athletic organizations. The UB Cardinals is the head name of many teams in the school: basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, chess, and athletics. Football was once a major sport in the university but was removed recently.

UB is in partnership with the multi-award-winning taekwondo team of Baguio, the Baguio Defenders. UB has a national award-winning team of Arnisadors or Arnis players and judo players.

The university is a member of the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League or BBEAL along with several top universities in the city.

External links[]

• Official website

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