This is the Official page of the Ateneo de Davao University. Ad Majorem de Gloriam
The Ateneo de Davao University is a premiere Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit University founded by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus in 1948. It aims to establish a standard of excellence in academic and spiritual formation in various fields. The University single-mindedly aspires to champion a strong tradition of academic excellence and of greater service. It offers a comprehensive fo
rmation underscoring the holistic development of the person as an individual (mind and heart), and as a member of the human community. It labors to realize its mission of being "stronger in faith" (fortes-in-fide) in pursuit of God's ultimate plan. In the spirit of service, various schools, colleges, divisions and departments of the Ateneo community reach out to local communities and other institutions, living out its mission ad majorem Dei gloriam. Through its diverse formation activities and student-centered programs, the Ateneo helps form young men and women into "persons-for-others" (maging-tao-para-sa-kapwa). One significant initiative, which has been institutionalized in the core courses at the tertiary levels, is the Curriculum Integration dubbed as "Arrupe Program" under the Social Involvement Coordinating Office (SICO). In this program, students live with marginalized communities, such as indigenous peoples, farmers and fisherfolks, street children and the urban poor. Some students and faculty volunteer to build houses and homes for the internally displaced people (IDPs) in coordination with Gawad Kalinga. Thus, to enable the students to become persons-for-others, the Jesuit education insists on critical thinking, academic excellence, creativity, scholarly research, and personality development that includes integrity, and commitment to the poor and marginalized. These sectoral exposures and immersions help both Ateneo students and faculty come up with a critical insight of the particular concerns and needs of various sectors in the Philippine society, a deeper understanding of the social problems of poverty and development, and finally, a discernment directed at choosing various preferences for personal action and social involvment. At Ateneo de Davao University, you will witness the same "way of proceeding" to education that is lived and practiced by Jesuit universities and institutions around world for more than 400 years. Jesuit educated thinkers include Teilhard de Chardin, Mateo Ricci, Alfred Hitchcock, Horacio de la Costa, Rene Descartes, Dee Dee Myers, and Dr. Jose Rizal (The Philippine National Hero). The "way of proceeding" begins with a respect for the student as an individual human person, and his possibilities, a principle the Jesuits call cura personalis. Because they respect you, our teachers will challenge you to strive for greater personal achievements in your life as a person. That second principle, called magis, accounts for the tradition of intellectual discourse and the demands that Ateneo education will ask of you. Each member of the Ateneo community strives to harness the maximum potential of the intellect, the hand and the heart while living a life in the service of others. Each school year more than 1000 Ateneo students from grade school, through high school and college follow the Jesuit philosophy of persons for others, by sharing their time and energy in serving marginalized communities. On both the undergraduate and the graduate level, an Ateneo formation adopts rigorous scholarship and ethical standards. The College of Law, known for emphasizing Christian ethics, also has several active pro bono programs under the Ateneo Legal Aid Services. Students in the Graduate Programs of the School of Business and Governance assist non-profit organizations with business plan and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Social Work and the Psychology programs incorporate research and fieldwork on peace and development within the Davao regional area into their curriculum. The Graduate Programs of School of Arts and Sciences emphasizes environment, education and peace in its various academic course programs. The mandatory theology and philosophy courses are engaged to forming students of all varied cultures and faiths to encounter post-modern problems on morality and cultures. The University is accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and the Federation of Accrediting Agencies in the Philippines (FAAP) - (a) Institutional Accreditation, (b) Level III for Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Commerce and Accounting, Social Work, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; - Level III for Computer Science, Level I for Information Technology and Information Systems; - Level II for Secondary and Primary Education. It enjoys an autonomous status (2000-2012) and Center of Development for Information Technology Education and Teacher Education granted by the Commission on Higher Education of the Republic of the Philippines. It is also a charter member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in East Asia and Oceania, and Davao Association of Colleges and Schools (DACS). It is also an active member of Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)-CHED and Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU).
Class Salutatorian and Magna Cum Laude Sung Goon L. Acosta opened the 74th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises of Ateneo de Davao University with a bold and grounded address, reminding the Class of 2026 that they are a generation built different โ shaped by a pandemic, disasters, political turbulence, and a world in rapid transformation.
He challenged his batchmates to carry their formation beyond the campus, to stand for truth when it is inconvenient, for justice when it is difficult, and for service when it is needed most.
Go forth and set the world on fire, Class of 2026.
Class Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, and Leadership Awardee Hannah O. Aquino delivered the valedictory address at the 74th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises of Ateneo de Davao University, calling on the Class of 2026 to remember the dream, accept the responsibility, and become the hope.
In a speech that refused to look away from grief, injustice, and the weight of this moment in our nation's history, Hannah reminded her fellow graduates that their education is not a privilege to be kept, but an obligation to be carried forward, for those who will never stand where they stood today.
Congratulations, Hannah. Congratulations, Class of 2026.
DOST-SEI Director Dr. Jayeel Serrano Cornelio delivered the commencement address at the 74th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises of Ateneo de Davao University, offering the Class of 2026 three honest reminders for the road ahead: prepare to be heartbroken, prepare to be isolated, and choose to care anyway.
He challenged the graduates not to let heartbreak turn into indifference, but to keep their hearts open, to show up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and to lead not with the drive to fix everything, but with the willingness to simply be present.
These were the words Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ shared to the Class of 2026 at the 74th Commencement Exercises of Ateneo de Davao University.
In his message, Fr. Karel honored the memory of Rene Clert "Bobet" N. Baterbonia, whose short but blazing life reminded the nation of what skill, humility, and love for family can look like in one person. He drew a line between Bobet's story and the graduates' own โ years of sacrifice, struggle, and unstoppable dreaming that brought them to this day.
He sent them forth with the Ignatian call: to be lights of hope, compassion, justice, and faith in a world that deeply needs them.
Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you.
Take your first step toward learning our dialect in a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment at Ateneo Language Center by registering for the Davao Bisaya class today. This class is open to all nationalities, making it a great opportunity for foreign students, professionals, and anyone who wants to connect more deeply with the Davao community.
๐ Class Starts: July 4, 2026
๐ Schedule: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM โ 11:30 AM
โฐ Registration Deadline: July 3, 2026, at 12:00 NN https://forms.gle/62fRbQZXr1dEYZEMA
Don't miss this opportunity to speak with confidence, make meaningful connections, and experience Davao culture in a whole new way.
๐ Limited slots available! We look forward to meeting you in class! ๐
23/06/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT | Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul | Special University Holiday
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul falls on Monday, the 29th of June 2026. The Church honors the two great apostles together on this day: Peter, the rock on whom Christ built the Church, and Paul, whose missionary labors shaped the early Christian communities. As the Patron of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Davao, this solemnity holds particular significance for our local Church and our City.
In observance of this feast, Monday, the 29th of June 2026, will be a special University holiday. There will be no classes on all levels and all University offices will be closed. Regular operations resume on Tuesday, the 30th of June 2026.
As a Jesuit university, we hold the witness of these two apostles close to our own mission. Let us mark the day not only as a respite from work but as an occasion for prayer, asking the intercession of Sts. Peter and Paul for the local Church of Davao, for our City, and for the whole University community.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!
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Mass Celebrant: Fr. Jboy Gonzales, SJ
23 June 2026 12:00 PM
Ateneo de Davao University
Jacinto Campus
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๐จ WAITโYOUโRE NOT TOO LATE! ๐
โ Admissions & Enrollment EXTENDED until July 17, 2026!
๐ Incoming Grade 7 and Transfer Students (Grades 8โ10) and all continuing students are still welcome.
โ No entrance exam. No stress. Just enroll.
๐ Admissions & Aid Office
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22/06/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT | Entrance Exam for Graduate School: July 2026 Exam Dates
New exam dates are now available for the Ateneo de Davao University Graduate School Entrance Examination for Academic Year 2026-2027.
New Exam Dates: 3rd, 10th, 11th, and 18th of July 2026
Schedule: 9:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Venue: RM. T-100, Thibault Building, Ateneo de Davao University, Jacinto Campus, Roxas Ave., Davao City
Scan the QR code or check the comments below to register. For inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or call (082) 221-2411 local 8407.
Deepen Your Expertise. Strengthen Your Purpose. Be formed for greater service. Be you. Become more.
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Mass Celebrant: Fr. Tony Basilio, SJ
21 June 2026 8:00 AM
Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel
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Jacinto Campus
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