Overview
Established in 1968, the Universidad de Zamboanga (University of Zamboanga) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zamboanga City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Zamboanga Peninsula. This institution also has a branch campus in Ipil. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 56-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. UZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
Entity
for-profit
Size
large-sized
Selectivity
least selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Zamboanga  |
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| Name (English) | University of Zamboanga |
| Acronym | UZ |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Las Educación es Libertad Education is Freedom |
| Colours | Green |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
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University Location
| Address | a.e Quadrangle, J.S. Alano ST Zamboanga City 7000 Zamboanga Peninsula Philippines |
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+63 (62) 991 1135 |
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| Other locations | Ipil |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Zamboanga's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Zamboanga's Facebook page
Universidad de Zamboanga's X (formerly Twitter) page
Universidad de Zamboanga's YouTube channel
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