National University, Private university in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
National University is a private higher education institution in Sampaloc, Manila, that spans several locations and offers 24 undergraduate programs through specialized faculties. The main facility includes research laboratories, lecture halls, and study areas, while additional sites are located in Calamba, Quezon City, Pasay City, and Bacolod City.
Mariano Jhocson Sr founded the institution in 1900 under the name Colegio Filipino, before it gained university status in 1921. It became the first private non-sectarian university in the Philippines.
The campus carries many elements of Philippine tradition in its architecture and communal spaces that shape student daily life. These spaces often serve as meeting points between lectures, where young people from different regions of the country gather and exchange ideas.
The buildings are typically open Monday through Saturday, with most activities taking place in the morning and early afternoon. A visit usually requires prior registration or permission, as access for outsiders is limited.
The library holds a collection of documents from the American colonial period that is used by researchers and students. This archive regularly attracts scholars studying the history of education in the Philippines.
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