CDO FINDS AND GUIDES ON EDUCATION

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

I come from Butuan City. I was born and raised there and I earned my elementary and secondary education from schools in the locality. When high school time was about to finish, I and my classmates had numerous chances to choose which college institution to go to. There were college offerings from as far as Manila and the Luzon area, as well as those from nearby cities like Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Iligan.

Each of us longed to be enrolled from any of those cities, not because we did not believe in the credibility and growth that the Butuan colleges had to offer. It is because we thought of going beyond our comfort zones to test our patience, to see how far we could reach as competitive individuals, and to gather as much as knowledge gain as possible.

Personally, I had no doubts with my choice. Cagayan de Oro always had the first place in my heart; it had that inviting presence that I could not say no to. It’s known to have an efficient educational system. Moreover, the city has a variety of colleges and universities to choose from which I have listed below:

XAVIER UNIVERSITY (Ateneo de Cagayan)

www.xu.edu.ph

... is a Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit academic community. XU engages in researches and extension services to address the intellectual and spiritual needs of the people in its locality–Northern Mindanao and its neighboring regions.

Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel: (08822)723-116

Fax: (08822)726-335

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 29,000-35,000 per semester

LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY

www.liceo.edu.ph

... is a non-sectarian school who envisions to be the leading academic institution that prepares men and women with minds and hearts true to the Filipinoheritage; imbued with a sense of responsible leadership in the various professions; and anchored on total human formation so as to enhance the quality of work life in the service of God, Country and Humanity.

R.N. Pelaez Boulevard, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel: (088) 858-4093 to 95 local 217

Fax: (088) 858-3123

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 26,000-30,000 per semester

MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST)

www.must.edu.ph

...is one of the country's leading providers of scientific and technological knowledge and skills.The University's mission is to primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional and advanced instruction in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and advanced research and extension work in human resource development in critical skills and competencies required for global competitiveness.

Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel: (088) 856-1738

Fax: (088) 856-4696

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 11,000-12,000 per semester

SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES COLLEGE

www.southphilcollege.com

... is a private domestic corporation, non-sectarian and co-educational institution committed to the development of excellent professional and technical knowledge, skills and right attitudes through scientific and practical methods for the individual to become responsible, independent, self-reliant and productive citizen.

Julio Pacana St., Licuan, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel: (088) 856-2609

Fax: (088) 856-2610

Admissions Office: +63 88 855-5357

southphilcollege@gmail.com

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 13,000-15,000 per semester

LOURDES COLLEGE

www.lccdo.edu.ph

...is one of the oldest and most distinguished Catholic colleges in the Southern part of the Philippines. It has a reputation for quality education, relevance and responsiveness that comes from its continuing drive for truth and excellence.

Capistrano Street, Cagayan De Oro City

Tel Nos. (088) 857-1423 or (08822) 723-464

Fax No. (088) 857-1487

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 19,000-22,000 per semester

PILGRIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

www.pcc-cdo.com

...was born out of the dreams and aspirations of a group of dedicated men and women who felt the need for a school aimed at giving quality education hinged on the development of Christian character in 1948. The school aims to produce graduates with Christian values of Faith, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence and Service.

Capistrano-Akut Sts., Cagayan de Oro City

Tel/Fax: (08822) 856-4232

Tuition fees (2 semesters per year)

Bachelor's: P 19,000-20,000 per semester

CAGAYAN DE ORO COLLEGE – PHINMA

www.coc.phinma.edu.ph

... is a private, non-sectarian institution of basic and higher learning founded by a group of civic-minded professionals in 1947. It was re-established in 2005 by Phinma Education Network (PEN), a member of the Phinma Group of Co. Phinma  aims to break down the financial barriers to accessing the highest standards in education to enable more Filipino families to send their children through college.

Max Suniel St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

9000 Misamis Oriental Philippines

Tel.: (63)(088) 8585867

Fax: (63)(088) 8583880

Email: marketing@cocpen.edu.ph

There may be graduating high school students out there who are on their way to decide and probably pressure their parents to send them to colleges outside their hometowns. Some might be considering or are still on their way to making a 100% decision in choosing Cagayan de Oro.

Here are helpful facts that may help you decide better, why choose CDO in pursuit for quality education.

"The three (3) universities and one of its colleges of CDO were selected by the CHED as Centers for Development and Excellence --- XAVIER UNIVERSITY (Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Business Education and Socio-Anthropology), LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY (Nursing), CAPITOL UNIVERSITY (Computer Education) and MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Mathematics)."

"To keep up with technological Advancement in Information Technology, the country’s leading ICT Schools are also in the area namely: STI, AMA College and Informatics."

I hope that my lists, as well as the above facts assist you further in your decisions. Be assured in the confidence that Cagayan de Oro schools help bring success to your college education.