Adamson University (AdU)

Adamson University (AdU) is a private Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, established in 1932. It is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in engineering, business, and the sciences, and is committed to providing quality education grounded in Christian values. The university emphasizes social responsibility, research, and community engagement.

The Adamson University it'sa Private University in Ermita, Manila Philippines AdU in History: George Lucas Adamson, a Greek chemist, founded the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry on June 20, 1932 as a single-classroom school for industrial chemistry. His cousin, Alexander Athos Adamson a Greek Orthodox Priest, came to the country in 1932 to assist him in administering the then-newly founded school, where he served as its vice president, treasurer, and registrar. Around the beginning of the seventeenth century, Greek sailors settled in Manila and Legazpi. The Greeks of Legazpi now number no more than 10 families have keep their Greek identities and have become distinguished public figures and intellectuals in the country. But as of now the population of the Greek community in the as a whole Philippines is unknown but its estimated about 129, 100 or 120 members. In 1989, Adamopoulos saw the need to establish the first Greek Orthodox church in the Philippines and thus established the Hellenic Orthodox Foundation, Inc., but he died in 1993 before the church was completed. Alexander's brother, George Athos Adamson, arrived two years after to serve as a professor and dean of both the school and the College of Engineering. On February 19, 1936, the school was renamed as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering. In 1939, George Lucas' wife, Evdoxia Savaides Adamson, began working at the school, serving as a professor and eventually dean of both Colleges of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences. She was soon followed by George Athos' wife, Sofia Adamson, who taught in the College of Education and briefly served as the Junior Normal College's Director. The school became university on February 5, 1941 upon the approval of the Department of Public Instruction. The Adamsons worked at the university after the Second World War, except for George Athos and Sofia, who left the country after the war. George Lucas Adamson served as the university's president for 35 years. During his tenure, the university became a probationary member of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines in 1952; it was granted full membership in 1971. On December 4, 1964, the university was turned over to the Congregation of the Mission and was incorporated into the Adamson-Ozanam Education Institutions, Inc. Its patron saint is Saint Vincent de Paul. Spanish priest Leandro I. Montañana became the university's second president, holding the office until 1985. He was succeeded by Fr. Rolando S. Dela Goza, C.M., the first Filipino president of the university. He held the office until 1994, where he was succeeded by Fr. Jimmy Belita, C.M. who served as president until 2003. Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M. became the university's fifth president, a position he held until 2015. The university celebrated its diamond jubilee in 2007. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines designated the university as a historical site. A memorial was installed in front of the St. Vincent Building, the oldest building on campus, commemorating this heritage. Adamson University was granted autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education in 2010, giving greater powers to the administration of the university independent to the commission. Adamson University it's a Religious Affiliation with Saint Vincent de Paul (Roman Catholic), and Exarchate of the Philippines by Orthodox Metropolis of HK and SEA of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (Greek Orthodoxy)

Adamson University proudly celebrates its historic debut in the QS World University Rankings 2026, landing in the #1001–1200 bracket worldwide, #71 in Southeast Asia, and Top 5 in the Philippines, a testament to its Vincentian values and commitment to excellence. Strengthened by its international academic linkages—including partnerships in Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, and the United States for faculty and student exchange, joint research, clerkship programs, and globalized curricula—Adamson continues to open doors to world-class opportunities for its students and faculty, further solidifying its place as a globally recognized and connected institution.

Adamson University (Filipino: Pamantasang Adamson) is a private and university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 20, 1932, by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry. On February 5, 1941, the school was granted university status by the Department of Education, and on December 4, 1964, the university was turned over to the Vincentian Fathers of the Congregation of the Mission, and was incorporated into the Adamson-Ozanam Education Institutions, Inc. Adamson University is also a Member of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines.Its patron saint is Saint Vincent de Paul. Adamson University has programs in graduate school, law, the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, business administration, and education, as well as secondary, elementary, and preparatory education. Adamson University has eight courses listed as centers of development and centers of excellence by the Commission on Higher Education and has been granted Autonomous status. Adamson University was included in the top 201+ universities in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds Asia University Rankings 2011. This made Adamson University as top nine in the rankings nationwide and top five in the Metro Manila area. Adamson University is also a part of University Athletic Association of the Philippines and was awarded as UAAP Season 80 Cheerdance Champion.

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