About University of Cebu
Building Excellence, Shaping Futures
Messages from the Top
Atty. Augusto W. Go
Chairman of the Board
Mabuhay! The University of Cebu is delighted to welcome you to its official website. Guided by our vision to democratize quality education, be the visionary and industry leader, and give hope to transform lives, we are committed to offering affordable, relevant, and quality education for all.
At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to lifelong learning.
Guided by our I-CARE core values – Innovation, Camaraderie, Alignment, Respect, and Excellence – we nurture a learning environment that is inclusive, future-ready, and responsive to the needs of both local and international communities.
Thank you for visiting our UC website.
God bless us all.
Candice Gotianuy
University President
Welcome to the University of Cebu!
At UC, we are guided by our mission of "Giving hope, transforming lives." For six decades now, UC has been committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to empower our students and prepare them for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
As one of the largest private universities in the country, UC takes pride in its diverse academic programs, innovative teaching, and strong industry linkages.
Thank you, and we look forward to working together in creating a brighter future for all.
Vision, Mission & Goals
Democratize quality education. Be the visionary and industry leader. Give hope and transform lives.
University of Cebu offers affordable and quality education responsive to the demands of local and international communities. University of Cebu commits itself to:
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Serve as an active catalyst in providing efficient and effective delivery of educational services;
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Pursue excellence in instruction, research and community service towards social and economic development as well as environmental sustainability;
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Acquire, disseminate and utilize appropriate technology to enhance the university's educational services, and;
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Foster an organizational culture that nurtures employee productivity and engagement.
To offer programs to include Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) that are relevant, holistic and compliant with institutional, regulatory, industry and accreditation standards that will develop life-long learners.
To develop among stakeholders social awareness, responsibility and accountability anchored on institution, research and production.
To develop a pool of qualified, professional and motivated faculty in the areas of instruction, research and community extension.
To ensure effective administration and supervision of instructional and learning resources in support of the academic programs.
To provide an environment that is safe, functional and conducive to teaching, learning and working.
To ensure operations which are collaborative, sustainable, efficient and effective in meeting the needs of the institution and its stakeholders.
Life Long Learner
Demonstrate skills and competencies in one's educational level and field of discipline towards lifelong learning.
Effective Communicator
Exhibit proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, reading and viewing.
Socially Accountable and Responsible
Demonstrate social accountability and ethical responsibility towards the community and the environment.
Team Player
Exhibit proactive and collaborative in a diverse society.
Technically Competent
Utilize appropriate technology.
Ethically Responsible
Manifest ethical behavior in a diverse situation.
Our Core Values
The five principles that guide every UC student, faculty, and staff member.
Innovation
Be the visionary and industry leader.
Camaraderie
Living in the spirit of harmony and approachability.
Alignment
All activities are geared towards core values and priorities.
Respect
Always a professional, mindful of GOD, university, the community and self.
Excellence
To be great at whatever it is we do and go for the best.
A History of Excellence
Six decades of democratizing quality education in Cebu.
Atty. Augusto W. Go and a group of young men established the Cebu College of Commerce (CCC) with an opening enrollment of 239 students.
CCC renamed itself Cebu Central Colleges, expanding its curricular programs to include Nursing, Engineering, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and more.
CCC became the first school in Cebu and Region VII to offer a course in Computer Science.
The Maritime Education and Training Campus (METC) in Alumnos, Mambaling was inaugurated.
Cebu Central Colleges was elevated to university status, becoming the University of Cebu.
The UC Lapu-Lapu-Mandaue Campus was opened under the leadership of Ms. Candice Gotianuy.
UC Banilad Campus was established, offering programs plus the UC School of Law.
The UC School of Medicine was established at UC Banilad.
The UC Banilad Science High School was inaugurated — the only private science high school in the region.
UC acquired St. Paul's College in Pardo to serve students in the southern part of Cebu.
The UC Pardo-Talisay Campus was officially inaugurated on May 24. The UC Jones Campus was formally inaugurated on October 12.
A leading institution with 8 campuses, 65,000+ students, and over 6,000 topnotchers produced in professional and licensure examinations.
Our Leadership Team
Dedicated administrators guiding UC's mission across all campuses.
Dr. Yolanda C. Sayson
VC for Academic Affairs / Campus Director – Main Campus
Dean Ofelia G. Maña
VC for Business Development / Campus Director – Banilad Campus
Dr. Anna Liza B. Son
Campus Director – Lapulapu Mandaue Campus
Capt. Gerry D. Enjambre
Campus Director – METC Campus
Moma D. Ortega
OIC Campus Director – South Campus