Dumaguete
Universities/Colleges
Dumaguete has earned the distinction of being known as "the center of learning in the south," or a "university town" due to the presence of these universities that have made their mark nationally and abroad. The city's ambience and tranquil, moderate way of life make it conducive to learning and intellectual pursuits. The city has become a melting pot of students, professionals, artists, scholars and the literati coming from different parts of the country and the world.
Silliman University is the dominant institution of higher learning in Dumaguete, providing the city with a distinct university town atmosphere. It is the oldest Protestant university in the country and the oldest American-established university in Asia. The 610,000 m² campus is adjacent to and intermixed with the city's downtown district.
Other universities located in the city are Foundation University, Negros Oriental State University, and the first Saint Paul University in the Philippines.
There are other colleges in the city, including:
- AMA Computer College and AMA ACLC
- Asian College of Science and Technology (ACSAT)
- STI College
- the Maxino College
- the Metro Dumaguete College
- Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA)