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AdDU Hosts Viewfinder 2019 Forum between Students and Administrators
The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) hosted the Viewfinder SAMAHAN Student Summit 2019 in the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 February 2019, at the Finster Auditorium, Jacinto campus. This summit is an avenue for students to address their concerns to the University... read moreAdDU Research Council Holds Research Dissemination
The Ateneo de Davao University Research Council (URC) conducted a Research Dissemination in the afternoon of Monday, 21 January 2019, at the Finster Auditorium, Jacinto campus. Featured in the conference are research projects undertaken by professors, experts,... read moreThe Ateneo de Davao University Invites the Community to Attend Opening of Art Exhibit “Ating Katabi”
The Ateneo de Davao University wishes to invite the university community to come and attend the opening of the art exhibit titled “Ating Katabi: of faces and shared spaces,” an exhibit featuring multimedia artworks by Ateneo de Davao students, presenting “strangers... read moreAdDU School of Arts & Sciences Holds Conversation on Belief and Non-belief
The Ateneo de Davao University School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) organized a multidisciplinary conversation on religious belief and non-belief titled “Naniniwala Pa Ba Ako?” in the afternoon of this past Monday, 14 January 2019 at the Finster Auditorium, Jacinto... read moreChoose Ateneo
The Ateneo program of studies seeks to develop the “whole person,” sound in mind and body.
Life in Ateneo
Ateneo life is dynamic and fun! The life of an Atenean in school is not just about academics but also about culture, arts, technology and many more.
About Ateneo
The Ateneo is a product of over four centuries of educational experience of the Society of Jesus. This tradition started with the establishment of a College at Messina in 1547 by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Giving to Ateneo
The Ateneo is engaged with different advocacies that impact lives in Mindanao. You can help create such impact by donating.
Study in Ateneo
Admission Process
For School of Business and Governance/School of Nursing
Step (1) Fill out Application Form (obtain form at the SBG/CON Graduate School Office)
Step (2) Take the Entrance Examination
Step (3) After passing the entrance exam, submit the following documents:
* Official Transcript of Records
* NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate from Civil Registrar
* Authenticated Marriage Contract [Municipal Form 97-F.13] (for married applicants)
* Honorable Dismissal from last school attended
* Two 2"x2" color photos
Note: if foreign student applicant, comply requirements for international students.
(4) Submit to an interview by the Asst. Dean for Graduate Programs
For School of Arts and Sciences/School of Education/School of Engineering and Architecture
Step (1) Fill out Application Form (obtain form at the SAS Graduate School Office)
Step (2) Take Entrance Examination (Exam every Saturday, 8AM. Please register at least a day before the exam. Bring 1x1 photos and P291 exam fee.)
Step (3) After passing the entrance exam, submit the following documents:
* Official Transcript of Records
* NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate from Civil Registrar
* Authenticated Marriage Contract [Municipal Form 97-F.13] (for married applicants)
* Honorable Dismissal from last school attended
* Two 1"x1" color photos
* Two Recommendation Letters from current superior and company/ school officials
* Abstract of MS/MA Thesis (for PhD Applicants)
Note: if foreign student applicant, comply requirements for international students.
(4) Submit to an interview by the Asst. Dean for Graduate Programs
Local applicants who fail to submit the documents for evaluation may be admitted on a temporary basis, however, a student visa (or a valid visa which allows student to study) is needed for foreign students to be admitted into the University.
Application forms for admission are available at the Graduate School Office.
Transfer Student Applicants
Transfer student applicants are required to bring a copy of their undergraduate and graduate Transcript of Records. Graduate credits earned from other Philippine schools will be evaluated by the Program Coordinator. Those earned from foreign schools will be evaluated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) upon the recommendation of the Program Coordinator/ Director and the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School.
The residence requirement is two (2) semesters in the Ateneo with a load of six (6) units per semester.
For more information, please contact:
THE DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
Ateneo de Davao University
Roxas Avenue 8016 Davao City
Philippines
Fax (82) 226.4116
Arts and Sciences/ Education/ Engineering Programs: Tel +63 (82) 221.2411 local 8403 or 8405
Business and Governance Programs: Tel +63 (82) 221.2411 local 8401 or 8311
Nursing Programs: Tel +63 (82) 221.2411 local 8364
e-Mail: admissions@addu.edu.ph
Foreign Student Applicants
Foreign students should follow the requirements for International Students (please see the International Student Admissions), in addition to the requirements for the Graduate School. A valid visa is needed prior to registration/ enrollment in the graduate program.
For more information, please contact:
FOREIGN STUDENT ADMISSION DESK
Admission Office
Jubilee Hall
Ateneo de Davao University
Roxas Avenue 8016 Davao City
Philippines
Tel (82) 221.2411 local 8303

Graduate Programs
Learning is a continuing experience. Ateneo’s graduate programs are designed to help make men and women for others as they make an impact in their respective professional fields.

Undergraduate Programs
The Ateneo curriculum tries to integrate into the Atenean’s learning experience all the human functions: spiritual, sociocultural, intellectual and physical.

K to 12
Touted with having one of the best structured preparations for K to 12, Ateneo’s fully articulated programs prepares the student for both work and college life.
Do Research
The University Research Council (URC) is mandated to promote, encourage and celebrate research and publication in the University. It is a collegial body of seven researching peers who are appointed by the University President.
It is one of three coequal Councils of the University.
Do research. Get published.
Get in touch with the University Research Council at research@addu.edu.ph.
Be Engaged
The UCEAC is the President’s recommendatory and implementing arm on all matters pertaining to community engagement and advocacy activities.
It coordinates, recognizes, celebrates and promotes a culture of community engagement and advocacy in the University through its centers and institutes so that the University can be of greater relevance to the communities and peoples that it serves.
Be engaged. Find out how.
Send an email to the University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC) at uceac@addu.edu.ph.