Angeles University Foundation

What Angeles University Foundation does

Angeles University Foundation (AUF) is a private, non-stock, non-profit Catholic university founded in 1962 and headquartered on MacArthur Highway in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. The institution operates 11 tertiary academic units (Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, and eight colleges covering Business, Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Nursing, and Allied Medical Professions), plus an AUF Integrated School delivering K-12 programs at a 4-hectare Santa Barbara campus. Academic operations are supported by a Canvas-based MyClass LMS, a MyAU/SchoolAutomate student information system, an OpenAthens-authenticated virtual library, and the OVPRI research office overseeing CARI and CDAIC; the wholly-owned AUF Medical Center hospital and AUF-IERC ethics review body (PHREB Level 3 accredited) extend the operating footprint into healthcare delivery and research compliance services. AUF holds CHED Autonomous status (one of 68 of 2,393 HEIs), PAASCU Level III-IV accreditations across multiple programs, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and a CHED Center of Excellence designation in IT Education.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-like across all education levels, supplemented by research grants and consulting fees, AUF Medical Center hospital revenue, and ancillary administrative fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-student enrollment via decentralized college-specific hotlines, an online portal, and foreign admissions channels; pricing is not publicly disclosed and payment runs through BDO and Metrobank. International expansion is being pursued through MOA partnerships with universities in Korea, China, Japan, and ASEAN, plus a May 2025 agreement with Maplecrest Group Inc and Rivermoor Inc to expand integrated community development into Cavite, signaling geographic and vertical growth beyond the home market.

Strategic positioning centers on regulatory-grade quality signals (CHED Autonomous, PAASCU, PNHRS/PHREB), demonstrable student outcomes (multi-year nursing and 2024 Bar Examination topnotchers), and a 91-publication Scopus research footprint (as of November 2019) with stated 2020-2025 targets of 40 international publications and 30 faculty publishing in indexed journals. Customer concentration is diffuse across thousands of individual students but concentrated in domestic retail tuition payers and a few flagship colleges. AI capabilities are limited to taught curricula via vendor partnerships (Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei) and a data analytics research center rather than deployed AI products, leaving AUF exposed on the pedagogical differentiation axis relative to peer institutions.

Name

Angeles University Foundation

Legal name

Angeles University Foundation

Website

https://auf.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angeles University Foundation is a private, non-profit Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines, founded in 1962, operating 11 tertiary colleges, a School of Law and Medicine, K-12 Integrated School, AUF Medical Center, and AUF-IERC ethics review body, serving domestic and international students across Central Luzon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Professional degree programs
• Basic education K-12
• Research and ethics review
• Licensure examination preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Angeles City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across all academic programs including undergraduate, graduate, professional schools (Law, Medicine), and basic education (K-12). Fees vary by program level and college.
2. Research Services: Internal and external research grants, research consulting services, ethics review fees, and specialized laboratory services provided to faculty, students, and external clients
3. Institutional Fees: Various administrative fees including ID processing, uniform purchases, library services, and other student services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Angeles University Foundation is a private Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines that delivers comprehensive academic instruction from kindergarten through graduate school across 11 colleges and schools, including professional programs in Medicine, Law, Nursing, Engineering, Computer Studies, Education, Business, and Allied Medical Professions. The institution also operates the AUF Integrated School for K-12 basic education and provides supporting services such as the OVPRI research office, AUF-IERC ethics review, AUF-ITSO intellectual property services, and the AUF Library with electronic resources.

Product overview

Angeles University Foundation (AUF) is a private Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines, offering a comprehensive higher and basic education portfolio. The institution operates 11 colleges and schools (Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, six professional colleges, and the Integrated School for K-12), supported by research services including OVPRI, AUF-IERC ethics review, and an ITSO for intellectual property support. Student and academic operations are facilitated through MyAU/SchoolAutomate student information system and MyClass (Canvas LMS). The AUF Library provides electronic resource access through OpenAthens. The institution does not offer public-facing software products or developer APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduate School Graduate-level academic programs offering master's and doctoral degrees across various disciplines.
• School of Law Professional law degree program preparing students for the Philippine Bar examinations.
• School of Medicine Medical education program including the AUF Medical Center affiliation.
• College of Allied Medical Professions Health sciences college offering BS Physical Therapy, BS Occupational Therapy, BS Medical Technology, BS Pharmacy, and BS Radiologic Technology programs.
• College of Arts and Sciences Liberal arts and sciences college offering AB Communication, BS Biology, and BS Psychology programs.
• College of Business and Accountancy Business education college offering BS Accountancy, BS Hotel & Restaurant Management, BS Tourism Management, and BS Business Administration programs.
• College of Criminal Justice Education Criminal justice and forensic science education programs.
• College of Computer Studies IT education college offering BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, and Bachelor of Multimedia Arts programs.
• College of Education Teacher education college offering Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education programs, PAASCU Level IV Accredited.
• College of Engineering and Architecture Engineering and architecture college offering BS Architecture, BS Civil Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, and BS Electronics Engineering programs.
• College of Nursing Nursing education program with multiple licensure examination topnotchers and hospital affiliations.
• AUF Integrated School K-12 basic education division including Kindergarten, Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School with specializations in General Academic, Business and Accounting, Health Sciences, and IT/Engineering/Architecture.
• AUF Library University library offering circulation services, online document delivery, OPAC access, and electronic resources through OpenAthens single sign-on, located at Lourdes Hall Building with branch libraries across colleges.
• AUF-IERC Ethics Review Services Institutional Review Board providing ethics review for research protocols, registered with PHREB and awarded Level 3 Accreditation by PNHRS/PHREB in August 2016.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91 publications in Scopus-indexed journals with 278 citations as of November 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maplecrest Group Inc (MGI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025Landmark agreement signed May 30, 2025 for AUF expansion to Cavite and collaboration on integrated community development. Part of strategic initiative to redefine integrated community development in Southern Philippines.
• Rivermoor Inc (RMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025Landmark agreement signed May 30, 2025 for AUF expansion to Cavite and collaboration on integrated community development.
• Daejin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with MOA signing for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Fujian Normal UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with MOA signing for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Kongju Communication Arts UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with MOA signing for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Kyungmin CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with MOA signing for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Niigata Health and Welfare UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership with MOA signing for academic exchange and collaboration in health sciences.
• Pines InternationalminorOthersInternational organization partnership for student exchange and cultural programs.
• Korean-Filipino Medical and Professionals Association Inc (KFMPAI)minorOthersProfessional association partnership for medical and healthcare professional development.
• VSO International VolunteeringminorOthersInternational volunteering organization partnership for career development and placement services.
• Animation Council of the Philippines Inc (ACPI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit organization partnership for animation industry promotion and Filipino talent development in multimedia arts.
• Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional body partnership for faculty development programs and IT education quality enhancement.
• Multimedia Arts Association of the Philippines (MMAAP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional organization for multimedia arts providing networking, professional support, and capacity building opportunities.
• East Timor GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership with MOA signing for educational cooperation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Far Eastern University: Private non-profit university in Manila known for architecture, engineering, nursing, and law programs with multiple PAASCU accreditations. Comparable private Philippine university with similar professional school portfolio and licensure performance.
• Holy Angel University: Private Catholic university also headquartered in Angeles City, Pampanga, offering K-12 through graduate programs with multiple professional schools. Closest geographic and Catholic-mission peer to AUF, competing for the same Central Luzon student pool.
• Centro Escolar University: Private non-stock, non-profit university in Manila offering K-12 integrated school and multiple colleges including Pharmacy, Optometry, Nursing, and Dentistry. Closely comparable private non-profit university structure with both basic education and professional health science programs.
• De La Salle University: Private Catholic (Christian Brothers) university in Manila known for engineering, computer science, and business programs with CHED Center of Excellence designations. Directly comparable to AUF's STEM/business emphasis and operates at a larger national scale.
• University of Santo Tomas: Oldest existing university in Asia, private Catholic (Dominican), Manila-based, with comprehensive colleges including Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Nursing. Comparable Catholic university with full K-12-to-graduate pipeline and historic licensure-exam success similar to AUF's track record.
• Ateneo de Manila University: Private Catholic (Jesuit) research university in Metro Manila offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools including law and medicine. Comparable faith-affiliated research university structure with broader national brand reach than AUF.
• San Beda University: Private Catholic (Benedictine) university in Manila with strong law school and multiple colleges. Comparable faith-affiliated institution with prominent law program, similar to AUF's bar exam achievements.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines: Philippine public national university system and the dominant higher-education incumbent, with multiple campuses including a Diliman campus offering broad academic programs. Sets the competitive baseline for faculty, research output, and prestige against which private universities like AUF are benchmarked.

Regional players

• University of San Carlos: Private Catholic (Vincentian/SVD) university in Cebu with comprehensive colleges and strong engineering, law, and health science programs. Comparable regional Catholic university outside AUF's primary Central Luzon geography.

Emerging players

• Mapua University: Private non-profit Philippine university known for engineering, architecture, and IT programs with multiple CHED-recognized programs and strong industry partnerships. Comparable in the IT/engineering niche where AUF also holds a CHED Center of Excellence designation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AUFconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/aufconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anglesunversity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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