Universidad de Manila, also referred to by its acronym UdM, is a public coeducational
city government funded higher education institution in
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...
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Philippines
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. It was founded in April 26, 1995 with the approval by Mayor
Alfredo Lim
Alfredo "Fred" Siojo Lim Jr.. (; December 21, 1929 – August 8, 2020) was a Filipino politician and police officer who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2007. He also served as the Mayor of Manila twice: first from 1992 to ...
of Manila City Ordinance (MCO) No. 7885 “An Ordinance Authorizing the City Government of Manila to Establish and Operate the Dalubhasaan ng Maynila (City College of Manila). It offers both academic and technical-vocational courses and programs. Its Main Campus is located at the grounds of
Mehan Gardens
Mehan Garden is an Public space, open space in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1858 by the Spanish Colonial Era (Philippines), Spanish colonial authorities as a botanical garden, called the ''Jardín Botánico'', outside the Intramuros, ...
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Ermita
Ermita is a district in Manila, Philippines. Located at the central part of the city, the district is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of the city, bearing the seat of city ...
in front of the
Bonifacio Shrine (Kartilya ng Katipunan) and beside the
Central Terminal station of
LRT Line 1. It has a satellite Campus (UDM Annex) along Carlos Palanca Street in
Santa Cruz.
History
On 26 April 1995, Manila City Ordinance (MCO) No. 7885 entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the City Government of Manila to Establish and Operate the Dalubhasaan ng Maynila (City College of Manila) and for such other purposes” was approved by
Mayor
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Alfredo Lim
Alfredo "Fred" Siojo Lim Jr.. (; December 21, 1929 – August 8, 2020) was a Filipino politician and police officer who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2007. He also served as the Mayor of Manila twice: first from 1992 to ...
. Its principal sponsors were Manila
Councilors
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Canada
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Nestor Ponce Jr., Humberto Basco and Bernardito Ang. The then-City College of Manila (CCM) was originally located at the 15-storey Old
Philippine National Bank
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Building in
Escolta Street
Escolta Street (lit: Escort) is a historic east–west street located in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines. It runs parallel to the Pasig River, from Plaza Santa Cruz to Plaza Moraga and Quintin Paredes Street. The s ...
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Binondo. Sometime in 2003, the University established its Downtown Campus (UDM Annex) along Carlos Palanca Street in Santa Cruz.
On 26 June 2006, Mayor
Lito Atienza
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approved MCO No. 8120 which renamed the City College of Manila to Universidad de Manila. UdM was also transferred from Binondo to its current location at Cecilia Muñoz Street corner Antonio J. Villegas Street,
Mehan Gardens
Mehan Garden is an Public space, open space in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1858 by the Spanish Colonial Era (Philippines), Spanish colonial authorities as a botanical garden, called the ''Jardín Botánico'', outside the Intramuros, ...
,
Ermita
Ermita is a district in Manila, Philippines. Located at the central part of the city, the district is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of the city, bearing the seat of city ...
.
On its 25th founding anniversary, Universidad de Manila was granted fiscal autonomy by virtue of MCO No. 8635. This ordinance was approved by Mayor
Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on 27 April 2020 and it states that “the University shall be treated as an independent and institutional department of the City of Manila wherein the management of fiscal, human resources, and all other assets shall be within its control.”
The Downtown Campus was later renamed to Henry Sy Sr. Campus, after the Filipino-Chinese businessman
Henry Sy
Henry Tan Chi Sieng Sy Sr. (; ; October 15, 1924 – January 19, 2019) was a Filipino businessman and investor.
Born in Fujian, he moved with his family to the Philippines at age 12. While his family returned to China, he stayed behind and f ...
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Its CMIT Building was renovated and turned over on 22 March 2022.
Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
* Bachelor of Arts in Communication
* Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
* Bachelor in Public Administration
* Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Major in Computer Science
* Bachelor of Science in Psychology
* Bachelor of Science in Social Work
College of Business, Accountancy, and Economics (CBAE)
* Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System
* Bachelor in Accounting Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
* Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship with Specialization in Supply Chain Management
* Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Economics
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
College of Criminal Justice (CCJ)
* Bachelor of Science in Criminology
College of Teacher Education (CTE)
* Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in General Science
* Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
* Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English
* Bachelor in Physical Education Major in School of Physical Education
College of Engineering and Technology (CET)
* Bachelor in Electronics Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
* Bachelor in Information Technology with Specialization in Cybersecurity
* Bachelor in Information Technology with Specialization in Data Science
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
College of Health Science (CHS)
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Graduate programs
;College of Law (COL)
* Juris Doctor with Thesis
* Juris Doctor without Thesis
;Institute for Graduate and Professional Studies (IGPS)
* Master in Business Administration
* Master of Science in Criminal Justice
* Master in Public Management and Governance
* Master of Arts in Education
* Doctor of Philosophy
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Center for Micro-credentialing and Industry Training (CMIT)
UDM Center for Micro-credentialing and Industry Training was established on 19 June 2020, to offer short-term programs, focusing on specialized learning in order to develop skillset aligned with the interests of the student.
UDM recognized the shift in workplace structure and culture, most prominent during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an understanding of the needs of the city and different industries, the offerings of the following micro-credentials are set to produce skilled and capable graduates who will thrive in an Industry 4.0 workplace.
* Android Development
* Book Keeping
* Bread and Pastry Production
* Catering, Food and Beverage Service
* Graphic Design
* Photography DSLR and Mobile
* Programming - Java
* Programming - Python
* Web Development
* Wood Technology
* Coffee Apprenticeship
* 2D and 3D Animation
References
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Educational institutions established in 1995
Education in Ermita
Local colleges and universities in Manila
Universities and colleges in Manila
1995 establishments in the Philippines