University of Iloilo

What University of Iloilo does

PHINMA University of Iloilo is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational higher-education institution in Iloilo City, Philippines, founded in 1947 as Iloilo City Colleges by Fernando H. Lopez and acquired by PHINMA in 2008. It is operated as part of the PHINMA Education Network, which runs nine secondary and tertiary schools in the Philippines and one in Indonesia serving more than 163,000 students, and it offers a full academic stack from Junior High School through Graduate School, including nine undergraduate colleges (Allied Health Sciences, Information Technology Education, Management, Accountancy, Education, Criminal Justice Education, Engineering, Maritime Education, and Arts and Sciences) plus law and doctoral-level programs. The university operates two learning modalities — Flex Learning (2 days face-to-face combined with 4 days of remote coaching) and Remote and Distance (RaD) Learning for home-based students — supported by partnerships with Globe Telecom and PLDT Smart for subsidized mobile data during the pandemic.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription-style recurring fees) with a high-scholarship overlay: roughly one in three students receives financial aid through Hawak Kamay (PhP 5,500-12,500/semester tiers), Presidential (full coverage plus PhP 2,000/month allowance), Salutatorian, Dean's List, and externally funded programs (CHED, PCPC Bright, Jollibee Foundation, etc.), plus sibling, alumni, and government-employee discounts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via onsite enrollment at the Marketing Department and an online enrollment portal, with recruitment supported by Facebook, phone/email outreach, community engagement programs, and cross-promotion across the PHINMA Education Network. Outcomes-oriented positioning is reinforced by reported metrics — 77% of graduates employed within a year, 89% first-time board exam passing rate, 122 board topnotchers since 2004, and 88% Philippines / 92% Indonesia retention (SY 21-22) — alongside employer pipelines with Concentrix, New World Makati Hotel, Bagosphere, WNS, and iXL Solutions.

Name

University of Iloilo

Legal name

PHINMA University of Iloilo

Website

https://ui.phinma.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PHINMA University of Iloilo is a private, coeducational higher-education institution in Iloilo City, Philippines, operating as one of nine schools in the PHINMA Education Network and offering undergraduate, graduate, and basic education programs with a Flex and Remote learning model, broad scholarship coverage (1 in 3 students), and board-exam-strong outcomes serving primarily underserved Filipino youth in Western Visayas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Iloilo City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and miscellaneous fees charged to enrolled students. Various scholarship programs including Presidential Scholarship (100% coverage), Salutatorian Scholarship (50% tuition), Dean's List scholarships, and Hawak Kamay scholarships reduce the effective tuition for qualifying students. Payment options include cash payment, installment plans, and various discount programs for siblings, alumni children, and government employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PHINMA University of Iloilo is a private educational institution offering academic programs from Basic Education (Junior and Senior High School) through undergraduate degrees across nine specialized colleges (Allied Health Sciences, Information Technology Education, Management, Accountancy, Education, Criminal Justice Education, Engineering, Maritime Education, and Arts and Sciences) to graduate-level Master's and doctoral programs. The institution delivers instruction through Flex Learning (hybrid face-to-face and remote coaching) and Remote/Distance Learning modalities, paired with comprehensive scholarship programs (Hawak Kamay, Presidential, Salutatorian, Dean's List) and international certifications to make quality tertiary education accessible to underserved Filipino youth.

Product overview

PHINMA University of Iloilo is a private educational institution offering a comprehensive platform of academic programs across multiple educational levels. The institution provides Basic Education (Junior High School, Grades 7-10), Senior High School (Grades 11-12) with multiple tracks, and undergraduate programs through nine specialized colleges: College of Allied Health Sciences (Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology), College of Information Technology Education, College of Management, College of Accountancy, College of Education, College of Criminal Justice Education, College of Engineering, College of Maritime Education, and College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate programs include Master's degrees in Education, Science Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Public Administration, plus a College of Law. The portfolio also includes scholarship programs (Hawak Kamay, Presidential, Salutatorian, Dean's List) and learning modalities (Flex Learning hybrid and Remote/Distance learning). The institution operates as part of the PHINMA Education Network of nine schools across the Philippines and Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Education (Junior High School) Junior High School program covering Grades 7-10, providing foundational secondary education for students in Iloilo City.
• Senior High School

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% of graduates are employed within a year after graduation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New World Makati HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for training future hospitality professionals. Hotel offers 580 rooms, 5 restaurants and bars, health and fitness, and meeting facilities. Recently accepted 16 fourth-year interns from PHINMA Araullo University's BS Tourism & Management program for Food & Beverage, Front Office, Talent & Culture, and Finance training. PHINMA SJC's HTM program also deploys 5 students. The partnership provides experiential learning opportunities for hospitality students.
• ConcentrixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership since 2019 for hiring graduates from PHINMA Education schools. Concentrix has hired 265 graduates from six PHINMA schools including University of Iloilo. Activities include career talks (physical and virtual), mock interviews, hiring activities, and virtual internship programs. 20 students were deployed for OJT in 2021. Concentrix is a leading global CX solutions provider and largest private employer in the Philippines with approximately 100,000 staff.
• BagospherecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkill training company partnership providing ACED-Bagosphere BPO Fellowship (BBF) Program. PHINMA UI graduates seeking BPO careers receive free skills training and direct job referrals. The partnership supports graduate employment success through communication skills improvement programs.
• WNSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness process management company partnership for customer service training. WNS combines industry knowledge with technology, analytics, and process expertise to co-create digitally-led transformational solutions with over 400 clients across various industries.
• iXL Solutions PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocally owned BPO company and TVET school with offices in Iloilo City and San Jose, Antique. Partnership provides part-time and seasonal employment for student-job seekers as contact service support/customer service representatives.
• Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ICDRRMO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for disaster response and management. PHINMA UI provides facilities as evacuation centers for nearby barangays affected by disasters. Joint activities include evacuation management training and camp management training to prepare staff and volunteers for disaster response.
• Iloilo City Social Welfare and Development Office (ICSWDO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community welfare programs. Collaborates with PHINMA UI's Helping Hands DRRM program for disaster response activities including MOU signing ceremonies and coordinated social welfare initiatives.
• Philippine Red Cross Iloilo ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation drive partnership. Achieved milestone of 239 donors and 186 blood units collected. Partnership allows referring patients in need to Red Cross Blood Center for necessary blood units.
• Local Government Unit (LGU) Iloilo CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership for environmental protection and preservation of natural resources. PHINMA UI conducts annual mangrove planting activity aligned with Iloilo City Government's greening efforts and waterway rehabilitation initiatives. Partnership also includes F1KD Malnutrition Program targeting barangays Maria Clara, Ortiz, and Rizal Ibarra from 2022 to 2025.
• Globe TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring pandemic, partnered with Globe (along with PLDT Smart) to distribute free SIM cards with 10GB of mobile data renewed monthly to students across the PHINMA Education network. Enabled remote learning and student connectivity.
• PLDT SmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring pandemic, partnered with PLDT Smart (along with Globe) to distribute free SIM cards with 10GB of mobile data renewed monthly to students. Supported Flex and Remote learning modalities for underserved students.
• BukasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancing company partnership to provide mobile phones at affordable terms to students who needed devices for remote learning during the pandemic.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lyceum of the Philippines University: Private university with multiple campuses (Manila, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite) offering programs in Business, Engineering, IT, Hospitality, and Maritime. Comparable as a multi-campus, mass-market private university with similar scholarship-inclusive recruitment and industry-aligned curricula.
• University of Perpetual Help System: Private university system with campuses in Laguna, Manila, and Pangasinan offering Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Business, and Education programs. Comparable as a multi-campus private university focused on licensure-driven outcomes and mass-market enrollment.
• University of San Agustin: Private, Catholic, coeducational university in Iloilo City with multiple colleges spanning Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Education, and Graduate Studies. Directly comparable as the most prominent private university competitor in the same city, competing for the same Western Visayas student pool.
• University of San Carlos: Private, Catholic, Vincentian university in Cebu City with multiple colleges offering Nursing, Engineering, Law, Business, IT, and Education programs. Comparable as a multi-college private Visayan university pursuing similar mass-market positioning and board-exam-driven reputation.
• Centro Escolar University: Private university with multiple campuses in Manila and Malolos offering programs in Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry, Dentistry, Business, and Education. Comparable as a private multi-campus institution with strong health sciences and licensure-focused reputation.
• National University: Private university network in the Philippines with multiple campuses across Metro Manila and provinces. Comparable as a multi-campus private institution targeting similar mass-market, career-oriented student segments with broad program offerings including Engineering, Nursing, and Business.
• Saint Louis University: Private Catholic university in Baguio City with extensive program offerings across Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Education, Law, and Graduate Studies. Comparable as a multi-college private regional university with strong board exam performance and similar tuition-driven economics.
• Adamson University: Private Catholic Vincentian university in Manila with programs in Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, Law, Business, and Education. Comparable as a private multi-college university serving similar working-class and middle-income Filipino student segments.
• Far Eastern University: Private non-sectarian university in Manila with strong programs in Business, IT, Nursing, Engineering, Law, and Accountancy. Comparable as a private mass-market university with similar tuition-driven, outcomes-focused positioning for Filipino students.
• University of the East: Private university with campuses in Manila and Caloocan offering Engineering, Law, Business, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies. Comparable as a long-established private university serving mass-market students with similar tuition-driven economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/phinmaui
• Xx.com/phinmau1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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