Centro Escolar University is a private, nonsectarian higher education institution with an enrollment of over 20,000 students in its three campuses in Manila, Makati and Malolos. From a small school in Azcarraga, Manila established in 1907 as a nationalistic center of learning for Filipino women and called Cento Escolar de Señoritas, it has grown to became one of the top universities in the country
today. While it is best known for its programs in the health sciences (dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, optometry and nursing) it also well recognized for its undergraduate and graduate programs in education, business management, hospitality management, computer science and information technology, nutrition and dietetics, biology, psychology, cosmetic science, social work and mass communication. The quality of its programs is attested to by recognition from several institutions: Full Autonomy Status from the Commission on Higher Education, Institutional Accredition certified by the Federation of Accrediting Associations of the Philippines, Philippine Quality Award by the Philippine Government, ISO-9001 System Certification and listed in the Companies Circle of the Institute of Corporate Directors for good corporate governance.
