Jose Rizal University (Mandaluyong)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila / Mandaluyong / Shaw Boulevard (N141 / R-5), 80
 university, private school, academic institution

formerly Jose Rizal Colege, 1922-2000
Autonomous from October 6, 2009 to October 5, 2012
Year Established : 1919
Private Non-Sectarian

Address : 80 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
Telephone : (02) 531-80-31 to 35
Fax : (02) 531-60-87

History
Jose Rizal University was originally established by Don Vicente Fabella as Far Eastern College in 1919, its name was changed to Jose Rizal College in 1922. First located at Arlegui Street, the College transferred to R. Hidalgo Street soon afterwards, moving to its present location in Mandaluyong in 1949. It remained closed throughout the Japanese Occupation, as its head had joined the guerilla movement. Don Vincente Fabella was the first Filipino to obtain a Certificate in Public Accountancy from the United States making as the First Filipino Certified Public Accountant.

Originally offering commerce and high school degrees, the College expanded its offerings to include an elementary school, education and liberal arts at the undergraduate level, and law, business administration, public administration, and education at the graduate level. It has its own research publication, the Journal of Business, Education and Law. The College is especially proud of Ramon Magsaysay who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1933 and who subsequently became the 7th President of the Philippines.

The College obtained Level III accreditation from the PACU-COA in November 1999, and was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on October 2, 2000.

About Us:

During its more than half a century of existence, the University has achieved the singular distinction of having produced a remarkable number of successful graduates who have enjoyed the respect of the nation. Among them are included a President of the Philippines, a justice of the Supreme Court, several members of the legislature and of the Cabinet, some ambassadors, no less than twenty heads of banks and financial corporations, several heads of educational institutions, acknowledged leaders in the various fields of industry, commerce, agriculture and trade, and armed forces officers of general rank. It can rightfully claim that it has contributed its share in the molding of character and training of the successful graduates.

The careful combination of proven competence in instruction plus valuable experience in the practice of the profession has been the guide of the University in the selection of faculty members. This policy, combined with carefully planned programs in the various disciplines and adequate facilities, has formed the basis for the impressive educational record of the University.

The University is a founding member of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) in 1932, of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) in 1962, of the Private Education Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA) in 1974, and Philippine Association of Personnel Management in Private Schools (PAPMIPS) in 1997.

www.jru.edu.ph
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°35'32"N   121°1'43"E

Comments

  • what ever they say, im proud to be a RIZALIAN!!!!!!!! !!!
  • W E B E L I E V E ! ! !
  • J.R.U ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1995 MVP.. believe in yourself.
  • keep the faith
  • ex student.. miz ko na 2!
  • Even though i'm from Ateneo, I respect this school, regardless of whoever bashes it and its students and whatever they call it. They were given a chance people. let's just stop with the nonsense hatred for that imaginary line of social status. Money isn't everything. And stop calling them squatters.
  • JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY IS OK,........Indonesian Student
  • i like these school.....i like the way they teach the students.....it is not boaring
  • I'm one of the alumni here in JRU and I'm proud to be Rizalian! ANIMO RIZAL
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