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Ateneo de Manila University

The Philippines

Information correct as of March 2021

The Ateneo de Manila University is a private Roman Catholic Jesuit research university in Quezon

City, Philippines. Founded in 1859 by the Society of Jesus, Ateneo is the third-oldest university in the

Philippines.

The Ateneo education draws from the Jesuit tradition of faith and justice, character formation,

openness and discernment, which provides a foundation for technical competence, leadership and a deep commitment to global human development. The university academic offerings cover a broad

range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and the pure and applied sciences, which are

predominantly taught in the English language.

About the University

Multiple campuses They have 2 campuses:

Loyola Campus Rockwell Campus Most ACU classes will take place on Loyola Campus Levels offered Undergraduate and Postgraduate Main language of institution Filipino and English

Information for Exchange Applicants

ACU Semester 1 dates Spring Semester: January to May ACU Semester 2 dates Fall Semester: August to December

ACU students can take subjects

from the following

Departments

Undergraduate:

School of Humanities

• Department of English • Department of Filipino • Department of Interdisciplinary Studies • Department of Modern Languages • Department of Philosophy

Ateneo de Manila University

The Philippines

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• Department of Theology • Fine Arts Program

John Gokongwei School of Management

• Department of Finance and Accounting • Department of Leadership and Strategy • Department of Marketing and Law • Department of Quantitative Methods and

Information Technology

School of Science and Engineering

• Department of Biology • Department of Chemistry • Department of Electronics, Communication, and

Computer Engineering

• Department of Environmental Science • Department of Health Science • Department of Information Systems and Computer

Science

• Department of Mathematics • Department of Physics

School of Social Sciences

• Department of Communication • Department of Economics • Department of Education • Department of History • Department of Political Science • Department of Psychology • Department of Sociology-Anthropology • Chinese Studies Program • Development Studies Program • European Studies Program • Japanese Studies Program Full-time student load A full-time student load is 12-18 credits which is equivalent to a full-time ACU semester load (40cps). How many classes is this? Most classes are 3 credits each or 6ECTS. Therefore, most students will complete 5-6 classes.

Useful Information

University Webpage http://www.ateneo.edu/

Exchange Student Page http://www.ateneo.edu/exchange-students Course Catalogue/Unit Listing http://www.ateneo.edu/course-offerings

On-campus housing ADMU On-campus Residence Halls

Cost PhP 48,710.00 for 1 semester (4-5 months). There are 4 people in a room. International students have three options for housing accommodation: on-campus residence halls, off-campus dormitories and off-campus apartments/condominium units.

Ateneo de Manila University

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The choice of where to stay during your program in Ateneo depends on one's budget and personal preference.

On-Campus Residence Halls

The Ateneo de Manila University has three residences halls: • Cervini Hall (for male students) • Eliazo Hall (for female students) • The new University Dormitory. Rates are charged per semester (5 months). The rate was approximately PhP 36,000/semester (this may have changed).

New International Residence Hall

A five-story, 310-bed facility inside the Loyola Heights campus open to both local and international students, faculty members and guests.

Off-campus housing Off-Campus Dormitories

There are off

-campus boarding houses for male and female students. Rates vary according to the kind of accommodation available and may range between PhP 5,000 to 8,000/month. A list of accredited off-campus boarding houses may be obtained at the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Office in the College or through the Office of International Programs. Click here to see directory of accredited off-campus dormitories. Off -

Campus Apartment/Condominium Units

There are also many off-campus apartments or condominium units near the Ateneo Loyola Heights Campus. Most are within a 5 to 10 minute walk from Ateneo. Unfurnished units cost around US $250/month. The cost of semi to fully furnished units range from

US $300 - $500/month. Monthly

rent does not include utility bills (i.e. electricity, water, phone, cable TV subscription). Cost of Living • Housing Accommodation (depending on category):

US$175 - 355 (Php 7,455-15,123) /month

• Food: US$110 (PhP 4,686)/month • Books: US$35 (PhP 1,491)/month • Transportation: US$20 (PhP 852)/month • Entertainment: US$35 (PhP 1,491)/month • Miscellaneous: US$35 (PhP 1,491)/month

Total: US$410 - 590 (PhP 17,466-25,134)/month

Visa information Useful Links:

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