Cebu Doctors' University (CDU)

Cebu Doctors' University (CDU) is a private university in Cebu City specializing in health sciences education. Founded in 1975 as Cebu Doctors' College, it has grown into one of the Visayas' most respected health sciences institutions, producing healthcare professionals who serve across the Philippines and internationally. CDU is particularly known for its nursing, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy programs.

CDU offers programs in medicine (Doctor of Medicine), nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, and psychology. The College of Nursing is one of the largest in the Visayas with consistently high PRC board exam passing rates. The College of Medicine trains physicians for the Visayas-Mindanao region. CDU also offers graduate programs in health-related fields.

The main university campus is located along North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu. The university hospital, Cebu Doctors' University Hospital (CDUH), is a tertiary hospital in Cebu City that serves as the teaching hospital for medical and nursing students. The integration of university and hospital provides students with extensive clinical exposure.

CDU addresses the critical need for healthcare professionals in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The university's graduates contribute significantly to the Philippine healthcare workforce and the country's large diaspora of healthcare workers. CDU is CHED-recognized and its programs are accredited by relevant professional commissions. Properties near CDU benefit from student rental demand in the Cebu-Mandaue metropolitan area.

University of Cebu, Cebu Institute of Technology, Central Visayas, Cebu City, Healthcare Education