UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
University of Northern Philippines (UNP) is the first and the oldest state university in the province of Northern Luzon. It was established in 1906 as the Vigan High School.The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) holds the distinction of being the first state university in Northern Luzon. It was created through the enactment of Republic Act 4449 authored by the late Congressman FLORO S. CRISOLOGO and approved on June 19, 1965. The said Act converted the Ilocos Sur School of Arts and Trades in the Municipality of Vigan, Province of Ilocos Sur, into a University.
The governance of the University is vested in the Board of Regents. The first board was constituted on October 14, 1965.
The origin of this University can be traced through the following dates:
1906 – Establishment of Vigan High School (now the Ilocos Sur National High School).
1910 – The shop department of Vigan High School was converted into a separate intermediate level school which became the Vigan Trade School.
1931 – Vigan Trade School became the Ilocos Sur Trade School.
1951 – Ilocos Sur Trade School was converted into the Northern Luzon School of Arts and Trades through Republic Act 647.
1989 – Candon Community College was integrated into the University of Northern Philippines through Republic Act 6744 sponsored by Congressman Eric D. Singson.
2010 – University of Northern Philippines-Candon Campus was separated and converted into the North Luzon Philippine State College through Republic Act 10085 sponsored by Congressman Eric D. Singson.
WHY UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES?
UNP envisions itself to be a pioneering center of world-class excellence for instruction in the humanities, the arts, and the sciences; functional scientific, social, and technological researches; relevant extension services and quality production towards empowerment of graduates for sustainable development.
UNP serves the community with quality education in with four campuses: Vigan City (main campus), Sinait--which houses their Upland Research and Development Center, Quimmarayan--known for its agricultural, fishery and research courses and the Environmental Research and Training Center, and Santa Maria--the location of the Marine Research and Development Center.
The university comprises of 14 colleges namely Graduate School, College of Law, College of Architecture, College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration and Accountancy, College of Communication and Information Technology, College Criminal Justice and Social Work, College of Fine Arts, College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Teacher Education, and College of Technology.
UNP display a good environmental location that enriches and enhances the students in research and training programs. Which attracts foreign students to study under UNP administration.
ADVANTAGES OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
• Recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI).
• Accredited and certified by the Commission of Higher Education(CHED).
• Holds the distinction of Level IV Accreditation University in the country.
• Collaborated with University of Hawaii Kapiolani College for nursing.
• No capitation fee.
• No language barrier.
• Affordable tuition fee.
• Easy payment schemes.
• Good Indian food.
• Well trained faculties.
• Trained lab faculties.
• Lots of Indian students.
• Secured campus facility.
• Attain excellence and leadership among Instruction in Medicine and Allied Health Professions responsive to the needs of the dynamic health system.
• Enhance scientific, clerical and community based health researchers along identified local and global concerns for the improvement of the general health and conditions.
• Strengthen relevant extension services and help uplift people’s lives.
• Improve Production through optimal utilization of available resources geared toward self-reliance.
• The university provides its students with sufficiently comfortable housing facilities for both male and female student residents.
These dormitories are provided with bathrooms, kitchen and laundry areas, computer center for speedy internet service, athletic oval and gymnasium for sports and recreational activities, laboratory facilities with wide variety of simulations, audio-visual materials and models for research and experimentation.
CONTACT DETAILS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS UNIT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTHERN PHILIPPINES
Tamag,, Vigan City,
Ilocos Sur, Philippines.