It is run by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious order from France. It offers pre-school, elementary, high school, college and postgraduate courses. It is the first Marist university in the Philippines, and it houses the largest library in Mindanao, known as NDMU Library. NDMU is the only university in Koronadal City. Mission
The mission of the Notre Dame of Marbel University is capsulized
in three words: character, competence and culture in harmony. As a Catholic institution inspired by Marist tradition, Notre Dame Marbel University offers an approach education which stresses the development of the whole person who is animated by Christian values, who is competent and committed to render service through his chosen career, who appreciates and cherishes his cultural heritage. In the light of this approach, Notre Dame of Marbel University commits itself to:
* Respond to the educational needs of the multi-cultural region it serves;
* Uphold academic excellence and moral formation;
* Instill the Marist spirit and tradition embodied in the motto: "All to Jesus through Mary";
* Train competent professional imbued with a sense of nationalism; and
* Develop respect and appreciation for cultural diversity
