University Overview
Founded in 1933, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cagayan de Oro City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Northern Mindanao. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) 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 92-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. XU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, 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 | Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
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| Acronym | XU |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Veritas Liberabit Vos The Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32) |
| Colours | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Crusaders |
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University Location
| Address | Corrales Avenue Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Northern Mindanao Philippines |
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(8822) 723 116 |
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(8822) 727 163 |
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