University Profile

AUF is a world-class higher education institution committed to excellence in instruction, research and community service. It is the premier university in the region and is among the best universities in the Philippines. It has among the highest percentages of faculty with graduate degrees in the Philippines. These qualifications are the foundation for its quality instruction and research, evidenced by:

• Autonomous status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) since 2003. To date, only 68 out of 2,393 Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are granted this status.
• Institutional Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Associations of the Philippines (FAAP)
• ISO 9001-2015 Certification by TUV-SUD
• Accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)
• Level I Accredited Status – BS Civil Engineering, BS Pharmacy, Master of Arts in Education and Master in Business Administration Programs
• Level III Accredited Status – Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Integrated Basic Education and Medicine Programs
• Level III Re-Accredited Status – Accountancy, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism Management, Criminology and Computer Engineering Programs
• Level IV Accredited Status – AB Communications, Biology, Psychology, Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Nursing Programs
• Center of Excellence in Information Technology
• Center of Development in Computer Engineering
• Center of Development in Nursing
• Center of Excellence in Criminology
• Center of Excellence in Teacher Education

AUF graduates have the highest weighted average passing rate in government administered licensure examinations in the region, and among the highest passing rates in the country. AUF offers relevant academic programs responsive to the demands of the local and global markets. This quality education is accessible to ALL -- a philosophyinstitutionalized through various scholarships and grants.