Miriam College

What Miriam College does

Miriam College is a private, non-profit Catholic educational institution incorporated as Miriam College Foundation, Inc. in Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 1926 by the Maryknoll Sisters of New York as Maryknoll College and renamed in 1989 after transitioning to lay administration in 1976, the institution operates three physical campuses: the main 18-hectare Loyola Heights campus in Quezon City (offering preschool through graduate programs, with the all-women's college tradition retained at the undergraduate level), MC Nuvali in Calamba, Laguna (coeducational basic education since 2014), and MC Alviera in Porac, Pampanga (coeducational basic education from 2025 and higher education from 2026). The institution also runs the MC-COTEACH online distance learning platform and the LEAD Center for micro-credential programs.

The academic portfolio spans five core units: Basic Education Unit (preschool to senior high school), Higher Education Unit (undergraduate and graduate programs through the School of Arts, Sciences and Education and the School of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy), Skills Development and Technical Education Center (SDTEC) for vocational and alternative learning, and Lifelong Education and Development (LEAD) Center. Specialized centers include the Language Learning Center, Music Center, Ballet Center, and four advocacy institutes (Center for Peace Education, Women and Gender Institute, Environmental Studies Institute, Child Rights Advocacy Center), plus the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center, ILAW Well-being Center, and library media services across all units.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees (subscription-style annual billing across all program levels) supplemented by donations, grants, and a Php100 Million endowment fund campaign targeting 2026 to sustain scholarship accessibility. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website applications, campus visits, and three physical locations serving students from preschool through postgraduate levels. The institution is governed by an independent foundation board and maintains international partnerships (Camosun College, TradingView), government partnerships (DOST-NCR, City of Pasig), and advocacy collaborations across its specialized centers.

Name

Miriam College

Legal name

Miriam College Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://mc.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Miriam College is a 100-year-old private Catholic educational institution in the Philippines operating three campuses that deliver preschool through postgraduate programs, with advocacy centers and innovation initiatives serving diverse student segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Basic education programs
• Technical vocational training
• Online distance learning
• Catholic women's education

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across Basic Education (Preschool to Senior High School), Higher Education (Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate programs), and Skills Development programs. Fees vary by program level and specific course requirements.
2. Scholarship Fundraising: The institution raises funds for student scholarships, including a Php100 Million Endowment Fund goal announced for 2026 to ensure accessibility of Maryknoll education for future generations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Miriam College delivers multi-level Catholic education through three Philippine campuses (Loyola Heights, Nuvali, Alviera), spanning preschool, grade school, junior and senior high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, plus technical-vocational training via SDTEC and micro-credential/lifelong learning via the LEAD Center. Its two academic schools (SASE and SBEA) anchor higher education, while its online MC-COTEACH platform extends programs to remote learners. Supporting units include advocacy centers, learning centers, well-being services, and the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center for entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Miriam College is a premier Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive, multi-campus educational ecosystem spanning preschool to graduate-level programs. Its academic structure is organized into distinct units: the Basic Education Unit (BEU) providing preschool through senior high school across Loyola Heights, Nuvali, and Alviera campuses; the Higher Education Unit (HEU) offering undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs through two academic schools — the School of Arts, Sciences and Education (SASE) and the School of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy (SBEA); the Skills Development and Technical Education Center (SDTEC) for vocational and technical training; and the Lifelong Education and Development (LEAD) Center for continuing education and micro-credentials. Supporting the academic mission are specialized learning centers (Language Learning Center, Music Center, Ballet Center), advocacy centers (Center for Peace Education, Women and Gender Institute, Environmental Studies Institute, Child Rights Advocacy Center), innovation infrastructure (MC-Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center), well-being services (ILAW Center, HEU Guidance and Counseling Office with Telebehavioral Health Technology, MC Wellness Zone), digital learning (MC-COTEACH online platform), and library media services across all units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Education Unit (BEU)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 OFWs empowered through entrepreneurship capacity-building programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026MC's International Studies Graduate Program partnered with Center for Migrant Advocacy for a webinar titled 'Gender and Migration: The Philippines' Role in Addressing Overlapping Intersectional Vulnerabilities across ASEAN'. CMA Executive Director Ellene Sana served as keynote speaker.
• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women – Asia Pacific (CATW-AP)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026MC's International Studies Graduate Program partnered with Coalition Against Trafficking in Women – Asia Pacific for the webinar on gender and migration. CATW-AP Executive Director Jean Enriquez served as keynote speaker addressing labor migration and trafficking issues.
• Marikina Valley Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Miriam College, through its ILAW Center (Integrative Lifestyle and Well-being), partnered with Marikina Valley Medical Center (MVMC) to expand access to mental health services for MC employees. This partnership strengthens the institution's employee mental health support infrastructure.
• Department of Science and Technology – NCR (DOST-NCR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Miriam College – Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center partnered with DOST-NCR to implement the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD Ph) Program. This national initiative supports returning OFWs by providing pathways toward sustainable reintegration through entrepreneurship. The center, together with SCALE NCR, co-implements capacity-building activities for OFWs.
• SCALE NCR (Strategic and Collaborative Alliance for Leveraging Ecosystem of Startups in NCR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MC – Henry Sy, Sr. Innovation Center serves as lead organization of SCALE NCR, spearheading comprehensive mapping of the startup ecosystem across NCR's 17 local government units. This initiative identifies strengths, gaps, and challenges to guide targeted interventions for inclusive growth and innovation.
• SM by the BayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 October 2025Miriam College student volunteers participated in SM by the Bay International Clean-Up Drive, demonstrating the institution's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement through this collaborative activity.
• Adarna Group FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025Miriam College collaborated with Adarna Group Foundation, Inc. (AGFI) through the workshop 'Reimagining ECCD: Co-Designing the NCIII+ Learning Program'. This initiative brought together expertise from both organizations to develop early childhood care and development programs.
• City Government of PasigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Miriam College formalized a partnership with the City Government of Pasig through Resolution No. 22-2025, establishing an internship program for IDIS/International Studies students. The partnership was extended until 2028 with legislative approval from Pasig's Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Education. Key collaborating offices include Pasig City Cooperative Development Office (PCCDO) and Human Resource Development Office (HRDO).
• ABS-CBNminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2025MC students from School of Arts Sciences and Education and School of Business Entrepreneurship and Accountancy participated in ABS-CBN's Campus Patrol event. Student volunteers from BA Communication program served as production staff and crew, applying skills learned in journalism and media workshops.
• Camosun CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Miriam College maintains an international partnership with Camosun College in Victoria, BC, Canada, including joint degree programs. MC participated in International Partnerships Week hosted by Camosun in June 2025, joining school heads from Japan, Wales, Netherlands, Germany, and Canada. MC High School students also participate in Summer Overseas Attachment Programs (SOAP) at Camosun College, attending workshops on arts, design, and STEM.
• TradingViewcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 September 2023Miriam College partnered with TradingView, a leading charting and trading platform headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA (established 2011). Through this partnership, students gain complimentary access to TradingView's premium features including robust charting tools and advanced technical analysis resources. TradingView serves a community of over 50 million traders and investors globally, providing educational resources that align with MC's commitment to equipping students for success in the financial domain.
• Lakbay-KuwentuhanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Miriam College Grade School's Library Media Center partnered with Lakbay-Kuwentuhan, a book-giving caravan, for a donation drive that exceeded its goal. The partnership sponsored 6 public schools/communities in South Luzon with books and training for teachers and students.
• Maryknoll Sisters of St. DominiccoreOthersMaryknoll Sisters founded the institution in 1926 and maintained presence on campus until 1989. Sisters continue visiting campus and sharing the legacy of Maryknoll education. 36 Sisters from 6 countries gathered for Centennial Eucharistic Celebration in January 2026.
• Paolo Miguel Tiausas (Award-winning Poet)minorOthersAward-winning poet Paolo Miguel Tiausas conducted an inspiring talk for MCHS Library Media Week 2025, sharing insights on metaphor and gifting free copies of his works to students and faculty.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ateneo de Manila University: Private Catholic Jesuit university in Quezon City offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable to Miriam College as a leading Catholic higher education institution in the Philippines with similar student demographics, mission-driven ethos, and premium positioning.
• De La Salle University: Private Catholic research university in Taft, Manila run by the De La Salle Brothers. Comparable to Miriam College as a premier private Catholic institution in Metro Manila competing for similar student segments with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and integrated basic education programs.
• University of Santo Tomas: The oldest existing university in Asia (1611), a private Catholic institution in Manila run by the Dominican Order. Directly comparable to Miriam College given its Catholic heritage, comprehensive academic offerings, and Manila-based student market.
• St. Scholastica's College Manila: Private Catholic women's college in Manila founded by the Benedictine Sisters. Most directly comparable peer to Miriam College given the shared women's-only Catholic college identity, basic-to-tertiary education structure, and Manila location.
• Assumption College San Lorenzo: Private Catholic women's institution in Makati run by the Religious of the Assumption. Highly comparable to Miriam College as a Catholic women's college with strong academic reputation, similar student demographics, and basic-to-college program structure.
• Philippine Women's University: Private university in Manila established for women's education. Comparable to Miriam College as a women-founded/centered higher education institution with comprehensive programs and historical legacy in the Philippines.
• Centro Escolar University: Private university in Manila offering basic education through graduate programs. Comparable to Miriam College as a comprehensive private educational institution in Metro Manila with multi-level program offerings and similar student market.

Broad incumbents

• Far Eastern University: Large private non-sectarian university in Manila with comprehensive programs. Comparable as a private Metro Manila higher education institution competing for similar student segments, though secular rather than Catholic.
• University of the Philippines Diliman: Flagship state university in Quezon City. Comparable as a Quezon City-located comprehensive university competing for top Filipino students, though publicly funded and considerably larger than Miriam College.

Regional players

• Colegio de San Agustin-Bacolod: Private Catholic basic education and tertiary institution in the Visayas run by the Augustinian order. Comparable as a Catholic comprehensive educational institution with similar program mix, but serves a different Philippine region than Miriam College.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/miriamcollegeqc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpwt2lbK456PXC7VGZAPO-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiriamCollege.fb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcnuvali
• Instagraminstagram.com/miriamcollege_qc
• TikToktiktok.com/@miriamcollegeloyola

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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