Overview
Founded in 1925, the Mapúa University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Manila (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Makati City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Mapúa University (MU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Mapúa University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 99-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 60-69% making this Philippine higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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for-profit
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Mapúa University  |
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| Acronym | MU |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Motto | Learn, Discover, Create |
| Colours | Red and gold |
| Mascot | Mapua cardinals |
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University Location
| Address | 658 Muralla Street, Intramuros Manila 1002 National Capital Region Philippines |
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+63 (2) 247 5000 |
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+63 (2) 524 5570 |
| Other locations | Makati City |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Mapúa University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Mapúa University's Facebook page
Mapúa University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Mapúa University's YouTube channel
Mapúa University's Instagram page
Mapúa University's main LinkedIn profile
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