Overview
Established in 1947, the University of San Jose-Recoletos is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. This institution also has a branch campus in Basak and Balamban. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 77-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ-R 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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non-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of San Jose-Recoletos  |
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| Acronym | USJ-R |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Caritas et Scientia Charity and Science |
| Colours | Green and yellow |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
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University Location
| Address | Magallanes Street Cebu City 6000 Central Visayas Philippines |
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+63 (32) 253 7900 |
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+63 (32) 254 1720 |
| Other locations | Basak and Balamban |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of San Jose-Recoletos's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of San Jose-Recoletos's Facebook page
University of San Jose-Recoletos's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of San Jose-Recoletos's YouTube channel
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University of San Jose-Recoletos's main LinkedIn profile
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