Central Philippine University (CPU)

Central Philippine University (CPU) is a private university in Iloilo City, known for its strong academic programs and its role as one of Western Visayas' premier educational institutions. Founded in 1905 by American Baptist missionaries, CPU is one of the oldest universities in the Visayas and has a distinguished history of producing leaders in education, healthcare, business, and government in the region.

CPU offers programs across multiple colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Computer Studies, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Hospitality Management, College of Law, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Theology, and the School of Graduate Studies. The university's College of Nursing and College of Medicine are particularly respected regionally.

CPU's 24-hectare campus along Lopez Jaena Street in Jaro, Iloilo City, is one of the largest university campuses in Western Visayas. The campus features modern academic buildings, the Henry Luce III Library (one of the largest university libraries in the Visayas), the CPU Alumni Promenade and Concert Park, a university hospital (CPU Medical Center), and extensive sports facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

CPU is a key educational institution for Western Visayas, contributing to Iloilo City's reputation as the region's educational center. The university's American-influenced academic traditions and strong alumni network enhance its prestige. Properties near CPU benefit from student rental demand and the attraction of families seeking quality education. Iloilo's growing real estate market is supported by its educational infrastructure.

University of St. La Salle, Iloilo, Western Visayas, University of the Philippines Visayas