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Lyceum of the Philippines University

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The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros, Manila. It was founded by Dr. Jose P. Laurel, who became the third president of the Philippines and one of the most acclaimed. It is the only university founded by a president of the republic. The university is named after lykeion, the grove in ancient Athens where Aristotle taught his pupils. The institute's educational vision is founded on principles Dr. Jose P. Laurel set down.

Two of its most prominent features are its entry point, the "Hall of Heroes" which exhibits busts of revered Philippine historical figures sculpted by the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino; and, the famous "Lyceum Tower" which stands witness to the university's history and continuing progress.

The university's namesake affiliates include:

  • Lyceum of Batangas in Batangas City, Batangas;
  • Lyceum Institute of Technology in Calamba City, Laguna;
  • Lyceum - St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine (a joint effort between the Lyceum and St. Cabrini Medical Center) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
  • LPU Cavite in General Trias, Cavite (Expected to be opened in June 2008);

All branches will soon bear the same name and logo under the Lyceum University System.

Many disciplines are taught in the university, yet foreign service has consistently remained the university's flagship course. The Lyceum of the Philippines University has produced many leaders and officials in Philippine public service as well as in the country's foreign affairs department.

It is a member of the Intramuros Consortium which includes the technical school Mapúa Institute of Technology, the Catholic school Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and the city-owned Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila).

The Lyceum of the Philippines University opened its gates to its first students on July 7, 1952.

Institution

The Lyceum of the Philippines University main campus at Intramuros was built on the site where the old San Juan de Dios Hospital was located.

Today, all classrooms are spacious and air conditioned to facilitate learning. All these are wired through the university's integrated computer network.

The school's motto isVeritas et fortitudo, which means "truth and courage".

The Lyceum of the Philippines University offers programs classical courses, law, the liberal arts, diplomacy, and journalism, as well as Nursing, Engineering, Business and Accountancy, Mass Communications, Tourism, and Hotel and Restaurant Management. The university also aims to lead in tertiary level Information Technology education.

The university's roster of graduates has leaders in government, the arts, the legal, diplomatic, commercial, and other professions.

Colleges and Graduate School

College of Nursing

Programs:

  • BS Nursing
  • Associate in Health Science Education

College of Arts and Sciences

Programs

  • AB Legal Studies
  • AB Mass Communication

Specialization: Advertising, Broadcast Communication, Public Relations

  • BS Journalism
  • BS Psychology
  • AB English
  • AB Philippine Studies

College of Business Administration

Programs

  • BS Customs Administration
  • BS Accountancy
  • BS Office Administration
  • BS Business Administration

Major: Banking and Finance, Computer Data Management and Processing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Management Accounting, Marketing, Public Administration, Retail Trade Management, Security Service Management

College of Engineering

Programs:

  • BS Computer Engineering
  • BS Electrical Engineering
  • BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • BS Industrial Engineering
  • BS Mechanical Engineering

College of Computer Studies

Programs:

  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Management
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Information System
  • Associate in Computer Technology

College of International Relations

Programs:

  • Bachelor of Science in International Relations(formally known as B.S. Foreign Service)

Major in:

  • Diplomacy
  • International Trade

Premier & highest institution for foreign service in the Philippines.

College of International Hospitality Management

Programs:

  • BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • BS HRM w/ Specialization in Cruise Line Management
  • BS Tourism

College of Law

Programs:

  • Bachelor of Laws

The College of Law has a separate campus in Makati City.

Claro M. Recto Academy of Advanced Studies (CMR-AAS)

  • MA Education

Major: Educational Management, Guidance and Counseling

  • Master in Business Administration
  • Master in Public Administration
  • MA International Relations
  • MA Political Science
  • MA Economics
  • PhD Public Policies and Management
  • PhD Fiscal Management

Student Organizations

University-wide Student Organizations

  • Lyceum Central Student Government (LYCESGO)
  • Lyceum Scholastic Society (Lambda Sigma Kappa)
  • Lyceum Debate Society (Lambda Delta Sigma)
  • Lyceum Student Catholic Action (LYCESCA)
  • Tanghalang Batingaw
  • Lyceum Chorale
  • Lyceum Dance Troupe
  • Lyceum Dance Sport
  • Lyceum Taekwando Pirates
  • Lyceum Environmental Society

College-based Student Organizations

  • Lyceum Nightingale Society (College of Nursing)
  • Lyceum Business Club
  • Junior Finance Executives (JFINEX)
  • Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
  • Philippine Society of Customs Administration Students (PSCAS)
  • Lyceum Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (LHRMS)
  • Lyceum Tourism Students Association (LTSA)
  • Lyceum Math Club (College of Arts and Sciences)
  • Lyceum Historical Society
  • Lyceum Psychological Society
  • Lyceum Communication Arts and Journalism Society
  • Promotion and Advertising Committee (ProAd - CAS)
  • CAS Pep Squad (College of Arts and Sciences)
  • Lyceum Legal Studies Society
  • Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines
  • Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Lyceum Computer Engineering Society (LYCOES)
  • Lyceum Math Circle (College of Engineering)
  • Lyceum Computer Society (LCS - ccs)
  • Foreign Service Club
  • Foreign Languages Association
  • Lyceum UNESCO Club
  • Pandayan sa Wika at Panitik (College of Arts and Sciences)
  • Lyceum Engineering Mountaineering Society (LEMS)

Independent Student Political Parties

  • Partido Kalayaan (Kabataang Lakas ay Alay sa Bayan)
  • Pamana (Partido ng mga Mag-Aaral na Nagkakaisa)
  • Partido Independiente

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