Arellano University

What Arellano University does

Arellano University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian higher education institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines, founded in 1938 and operating across seven Metro Manila campuses (Jose Abad Santos, Recto, Legarda, Taft, Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Andres Bonifacio/Plaridel). The university delivers education from elementary through graduate school, with notable programs in nursing, law, criminology, teacher education, maritime, and accountancy, plus an Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) for working professionals.

The institution is supported by digital infrastructure including a Learning Management System (LMS), a Competency-Based Education (CBE) platform, and an online library. Delivery is further differentiated by articulation and clinical partnerships with West Virginia University (United States, BSN pathway, 2024), Edith Cowan University (Australia, 2+2 pathway, 2009), Gunma University (Japan, Clinical Community Placement Program, 2021), and First Place Inc. (New Zealand hospitality cultural exchange, 2008). The university holds multiple PACUCOA accreditations, is a PACU-certified and DepEd-recognized institution, and cites 100% passing rates across multiple board examinations. Its corporate seal was designed by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo / Fernando Manansala (per the source's branding detail). The institution is family-owned and led by Dr. Conrado "Boy" Iñigo Jr. as President.

Revenue mechanics are tuition-based, supplemented by DepEd government voucher payments for the K-12 segment and by one-time fees. Pricing varies by program level (elementary through graduate), with no publicly disclosed schedule in the source data. Customer segments are individual student households across Metro Manila, including K-12 voucher-funded enrollees, traditional four-year undergraduates (notably in nursing, criminology, and accountancy), and ETEEAP working-professional candidates, channeled via the university's seven physical campuses rather than a centralized digital funnel.

Name

Arellano University

Legal name

Arellano University, Inc.

Website

https://arellano.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arellano University is a private, multi-campus higher education institution in Metro Manila, Philippines, founded in 1938, operating seven campuses delivering elementary through graduate programs — including nursing, law, criminology, and ETEEAP — with international articulation pathways to the US, Australia, and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Basic education programs
• International nursing programs
• Graduate school degrees
• Online learning platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from its academic programs including undergraduate degrees (College of Nursing, Criminal Justice, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Business programs, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Psychology), graduate programs (MBA, Education, Nursing), senior high school, junior high school, and elementary education. Additional revenue comes from miscellaneous fees including laboratory fees, miscellaneous charges, and assessment fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arellano University is a private, non-sectarian multi-campus institution that delivers accredited educational programs from Pre-K through doctoral level across seven Metro Manila campuses. Its core offerings include Basic Education (Elementary and Junior High School), Senior High School with DEPED voucher-supported tracks (Academic, Arts and Design, Sports, TVL), sixteen colleges/schools of undergraduate study (Nursing, Criminal Justice, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Business, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, IT, Psychology, Accountancy, Computer Studies, Midwifery, and Arts and Sciences), Graduate School programs (MBA, Master of Education, Doctor of Education, Master of Arts in Education, Graduate Nursing), the School of Law, the International Nursing Program with articulation pathways to West Virginia University (3+1) and Edith Cowan University (2+2), and the ETEEAP competency-based accreditation program for working professionals. Supporting delivery are proprietary digital platforms (LMS, CBE, Online Library).

Product overview

Arellano University operates as a multi-campus educational institution in Metro Manila, Philippines, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings span Basic Education (Pre-K to Grade 10), Senior High School (Grade 11-12), Undergraduate Programs across 16 colleges/schools, and Graduate School programs. Supporting the academic delivery are technology platforms including a Learning Management System (AU LMS), Competency-Based Evaluation (CBE) system, and Online Library (WebOPAC). The institution differentiates through specialized programs such as the International Nursing Program (INP) with pathways to West Virginia University and Edith Cowan University, ETEEAP for prior learning assessment, and Arellano Law. The product ecosystem serves students across seven campuses in Metro Manila cities (Manila, Pasay, Pasig, Malabon, Mandaluyong) through both traditional and flexible learning modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Education (Elementary and Junior High School) Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 10 education programs offered across multiple campuses in Metro Manila, including flexible teaching and learning processes through online and modular modalities, focusing on literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and holistic child development.
• Senior High School Grade 11-12 programs offering Academic Track (STEM, HUMSS, ABM, GAS), Arts and Design Track, Sports Track, and Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Track across all campuses. DEPED Vouchers accepted to provide free tuition and all school fees for eligible students.
• Undergraduate Programs College-level bachelor's degree programs across the College of Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice Education, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Information Technology Education, Institute of Accountancy, Schools of Business Administration/Business and Commerce/Business Technology/Computer Studies, Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Midwifery, and Psychology. Many programs carry PACUCOA accreditation and prepare students for licensure examinations.
• Graduate School (Florentino Cayco Memorial School of Graduate Studies) Masteral and doctoral programs in the Graduate School of Business (including MBA at 36 units), Graduate School of Education (Master of Education, Doctor of Education, Master of Arts in Education), and Graduate School of Nursing. PACUCOA Level III reaccredited for Doctor of Education and MAE.
• International Nursing Program (INP) An innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offering international pathways: a 3+1 pathway with West Virginia University (3 years at AU following WVU curriculum, final year at WVU for an American BSN) and a 2+2 pathway with Edith Cowan University (Perth, Australia) for an Australian BSN eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Includes clinical placements with Gunma University of Health and Welfare.
• Arellano Law (School of Law) The law school division of Arellano University, located at the Apolinario Mabini Campus in Pasay, offering legal education and Juris Doctor-equivalent programs.
• ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program) A CHED-recognized prior-learning program that grants college diplomas to individuals based on competency evaluation of non-formal and informal learning experiences from healthcare, BPO, government, tourism, banking, IT and other sectors. Enables working professionals to obtain college degree equivalency without returning to full-time study.
• Learning Management System (AU LMS) A web-based learning management system at arellanolms.com that supports online and modular learning modalities for students across all campuses, including elementary, basic education, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
• Computer-Based Evaluation (CBE) A computer-based evaluation system at cbe.auchiefs.com used for assessing student competencies, implemented across Arellano University campuses for digital testing and evaluation.
• Online Library (WebOPAC) A digital library catalog system (WebOPAC) providing online access to the university's library resources and academic collections at arellanolibrary.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% passing rate in April 2026 Midwifery Licensure Examination
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• West Virginia University (WVU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for the International Nursing Program (INP) 3+1 pathway. AU implements WVU School of Nursing curriculum during the first three years at its Manila campus, following WVU's academic policies, course content, progression standards, and clinical requirements. Students transfer to WVU for their final year to earn an American Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This partnership began after the initial launch of INP in 2006 with Alderson Broaddus University.
• Gunma University of Health and Welfare - JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Fifth year of collaboration under the Clinical Community Placement Program (CCPP). Japanese students visit Manila for week-long immersions to learn Philippine culture and healthcare system. Activities include visits to healthcare institutions (The Medical City, St. Camillus Medhaven), community outreach (Kapampangan Development Foundation, Aeta community), and health screening programs at AU campuses. In 2026, 18 students participated accompanied by professors Okano Yasuyuki and Kobayashi Yoko.
• Edith Cowan University (ECU) - Perth, Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Articulation agreement allowing AU-INP students to complete first two years of BSN at AU, then transfer to ECU for remaining two years. Graduates receive an Australian Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and become eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Partnership has been active since 2009 through the 2+2 pathway program.
• First Place Inc. (FPI) - United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Partnership for International Cultural Exchange Program in the USA. AU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management students participate in cultural exchange through immersion in hospitality and tourism-related businesses (resorts, hotels, theme parks). Program enables technical skills development, professionalism, adaptability and intercultural communication. Since 2008, significant growth in participation with 7 students currently deployed.
• Australian Institute of Higher Education (AIHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education partner organization shown in IPD partners logo section, representing one of several international academic linkages for student pathways
• Federation University AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner shown in IPD partners logo section, representing pathways for Australian education and degree completion programs
• Koi University - JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese university partner shown in IPD partners logo section, representing potential pathways for Japanese education exchange and programs
• Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes - IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian health polytechnic partner shown in IPD partners logo section, representing health education exchange and clinical placement opportunities
• Suan Dusit University - ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai university partner shown in IPD partners logo section, representing Southeast Asian education exchange and collaboration programs
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for industry linkages and employment opportunities for graduates. DOLE logo appears in Industry Partnerships section alongside Manila City Seal, PESO (Public Employment Service Office), Bagong Pilipinas, and PhilJob.Net indicating comprehensive workforce development ecosystem.
• Public Employment Service Office (PESO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment employment service office partnership facilitating job placement and career opportunities for Arellano University graduates through the labor market system.
• PhilJob.NetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline job portal partnership for graduate employment, enabling job matching and career placement services for AU alumni through the national government job platform.
• The Medical City - PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution partner for AU-INP Clinical Community Placement Program. Japanese students from Gunma University visited The Medical City in Ortigas as part of their clinical immersion program.
• St. Camillus Medhaven Nursing HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for clinical placements and community immersion programs under the Clinical Community Placement Program (CCPP) for international nursing students.
• Concordia Children's Services, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partner for clinical placements and outreach activities as part of the international nursing program and community development initiatives.
• Kapampangan Development Foundation, Inc. (KDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Pampanga for healthcare outreach and essential health services delivery to surrounding communities during international student clinical placements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of the East: A large private Manila-based university with multiple campuses and broad undergraduate/graduate programs, comparable to AU on multi-campus Manila delivery and professional-school orientation.
• University of Perpetual Help System: A private university system with multiple campuses across Luzon (including Las Piñas) and notable international-student recruitment in allied health professions, offering parallel international-pathway and nursing differentiation to AU's INP.
• Lyceum of the Philippines University: A private Manila-headquartered university with similar professional school offerings (Business, Nursing, Law, Education) and similar scaled multi-campus Manila footprint.
• National University (Philippines): Private Manila-based multi-campus university with a comparable program mix across basic education, undergraduate professional degrees, and graduate studies, operating in the same price-and-quality band as AU.
• Manila Central University: Private university in Caloocan/Metro Manila with comparable education, nursing, and graduate offerings within the same Manila-based multi-campus tier as AU.
• University of Santo Tomas: Founded in 1611, UST is the largest private Catholic university in Manila and operates multiple Manila campuses with extensive professional and graduate offerings, making it the most direct comparator for AU's comprehensive Manila-based private university model.
• Far Eastern University: FEU is a major private Manila-headquartered university known for strong nursing and business programs with multiple campuses; comparable to AU in size, multi-campus Manila footprint, and licensure-oriented positioning.
• Saint Louis University: Private Catholic university in Baguio with strong nursing and allied-medical programs, comparable on professional/health-science orientation to AU; positioned in northern Luzon rather than Metro Manila.
• San Beda University: Private Manila-based university with multi-campus Manila delivery (Mendiola and Rizal campuses), with a comparable breadth of colleges including law, business, and education.
• Centro Escolar University: CEU is a long-established private Manila university with particular strength in education, pharmacy, and nursing programs, directly comparable to AU's education-and-nursing weighting and its multi-campus Manila presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArellanoUniversityOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/au.internationalnursingprogram
• Xx.com/arellano_u

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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