Ateneo de Manila University

The Ateneo de Manila University (Filipino: Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila; Spanish: Universidad Ateneo de Manila), also known simply as the Ateneo de Manila, the Ateneo, or AdMU, is a private, research, basic and higher education institution founded and run by the Society of Jesus in Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 1859 as Escuela Municipal de Manila, it is the second-oldest Jesuit-administered institution of higher learning in Asia-Pacific.

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Ateneo de Manila University

Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila
University seal[1]
Latin: Universitas Athenaea Manilensis
Former names	Escuela Municipal de Manila (1859–1865) Ateneo Municipal de Manila (1865–1909) Ateneo de Manila (1909–1959)
Motto	Latin: Lux in Domino
Motto in English	Light in the Lord
Type	Private, research, non-profit, coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established	December 10, 1859 (162 years and 240 days)
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Jesuits)
Academic affiliations	ACUCA AJCU-AP AUN PAASCU IAJU JBEC
Chairman	Bernadine T. Siy
President	Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ
Academic staff	approx. 2,470[2]
Administrative staff	3,015[3]
Students	15,269 (university level)[2]
Undergraduates	8,614[2]
Postgraduates	6,655[2]
Other students	approx. 6,500 (grade school and high school)
Location	Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Grade School Junior High School Senior High School Loyola Schools School of Government Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Rockwell Center, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines School of Law Graduate School of Business Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines School of Medicine and Public Health 14°38′20″N 121°4′40″E
Campus	Urban (main campus) – 133 acres (53.8 ha)
Colors	Blue and White[4]
Nickname	Blue Eagles
Sporting affiliations	UAAP PVL PFFWL
Mascot	Blue Eagle[5]
Website	ateneo.edu

The university provides primary and secondary education as well as undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and business. It offers professional degrees through the Graduate School of Business, the School of Government, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Ateneo Law School. Known for its Jesuit liberal arts tradition, the humanities are a key feature of Ateneo education at all levels of study. This is especially pronounced in the undergraduate level as the Core Curriculum.

The Ateneo is widely regarded and often cited as the highest-ranked private university and second overall in the country and admission is highly selective.[6]