Universidad de Zamboanga

What Universidad de Zamboanga does

Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) is a private, non-stock, non-profit higher education institution incorporated as Universidad de Zamboanga, Inc. and founded in 1948 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The university operates a main campus on Don Toribio Street, Tetuan in Zamboanga City and two branch campuses in Ipil and Pagadian, serving as the dominant tertiary education provider in Region IX (Western Mindanao). Its academic portfolio spans eight schools (Allied Medicine, Education, Engineering/ICT, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dentistry, and the Institute of Technical Education), a School of Graduate Studies, and three senior high school programs (AEMSHS, Technical High School, and UZ SHS). The School of Dentistry, launched in 2018, pioneered the Doctor of Dental Medicine program in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Support infrastructure includes the AIMS academic information management system, the UZ Connect mobile application for student services, the UZ Happy Radio campus streaming station, and the Arturo Eustaquio Libraries and Information Centre.

Name

Universidad de Zamboanga

Legal name

Universidad de Zamboanga, Inc.

Website

https://uz.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad de Zamboanga is a private Philippine higher education institution founded in 1948, operating three campuses across Region IX and offering programs from senior high school through doctoral level across eight academic schools, with tuition and academic fees as its primary revenue stream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate studies
• Technical vocational training
• Professional licensure preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zamboanga City

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees, laboratory fees, and other academic charges for undergraduate, graduate, and technical education programs

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad de Zamboanga is a private higher education institution providing tertiary education across undergraduate, graduate, technical-vocational, and senior high school levels through multiple schools and colleges (Allied Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and ICT, Business and Management, Education, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences). The university operates a main campus in Zamboanga City and branch campuses in Ipil and Pagadian, complemented by digital services including the AIMS portal, UZ Connect app, and online library resources.

Product overview

Universidad de Zamboanga is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through multiple schools and colleges. The institution operates as a unified university with a main campus in Zamboanga City and two branch campuses in Ipil and Pagadian. Its academic offerings span undergraduate programs (School of Allied Medicine, School of Education, School of Engineering and ICT, School of Business and Management, School of Criminal Justice, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Dentistry, and Institute of Technical Education), graduate studies, and senior high school programs. Beyond traditional academics, UZ provides digital services through the UZ Connect mobile app, operates UZ Happy Radio as its campus radio station, and publishes multiple research journals including Science Asia Review, International Social Science Review, Philippine Journal of Basic Research, and the UZ Graduate School Journal. The institution also maintains the Arturo Eustaquio Libraries and Information Centre for academic resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Allied Medicine (SAM) Academic unit offering medical and health-related programs including Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Technology, and Respiratory Therapy for undergraduate students seeking health professions degrees.
• School of Dentistry (SOD) Academic unit offering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program; the first dental program of its kind in the Zamboanga Peninsula region.
• School of Education (SED) Academic unit offering teacher education programs including Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education.
• School of Engineering, Information, and Communications Technology (SEICT) Academic unit offering engineering and technology programs including BS Information Technology, Computer Science, and various engineering disciplines.
• School of Business and Management (SBM) Academic unit offering business-related programs including BS Business Administration, BS Accounting, and MBA.
• School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) Academic unit offering criminology and criminal justice programs with practical training partnerships with PNP and BJMP.
• School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS) Academic unit offering liberal arts and sciences programs including Psychology, Sociology, and other humanities programs; the first PAPSAS-accredited psychology program in the Philippines.
• Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Technical and vocational education programs under TESDA accreditation providing skills-based certification for students.
• School of Graduate Studies Graduate school offering master's and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including PACUCOA-accredited MAEd, MBA, Ed.D, and MPA.
• UZ Ipil Campus Branch campus located in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay offering undergraduate and senior high school programs for students in the Zamboanga Sibugay region.
• UZ Pagadian Campus Branch campus located in Pagadian City offering higher education programs to students in the Zamboanga del Sur region.
• Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School (AEMSHS) Science-oriented senior high school program affiliated with Universidad de Zamboanga, with multiple national science quiz awards.
• Technical High School (THS) Technical-focused senior high school program offering TESDA-aligned vocational tracks.
• UZ Senior High School (UZ SHS) General senior high school program offering academic tracks for grades 11-12 students.
• UZ Connect Mobile App Mobile application enabling students and staff to receive notifications, apply for Health Declaration Cards, make bookings, and access university services.
• Arturo Eustaquio Libraries and Information Centre (AELIC) University library system providing resources, services, and online library access to students and faculty.
• Academic Information Management System (AIMS) University-wide platform for student information management, enrollment, and academic administration used by students and staff.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1st Marine Rifle BattalioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Partnership agreement sealed with 1st Marine Rifle Battalion for military-related academic programs and collaboration
• FEU-NRMF MTIAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Symposium on U.S. MLS Market conducted by UZ-SAM MedTech Dept in partnership with FEU-NRMF MTIAS; joint 5-day medical mission conducted
• Care Beyond Our WallsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 20265-day medical mission conducted in partnership with Care Beyond Our Walls
• Philippine National Police (PNP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2018MOU signing with PNP for criminology program support and practical training for SCJ students
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2018MOU signing with BJMP for criminology program support and practical training for SCJ students
• MinTVET, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2018Partnership as one of 61 universities in Mindanao providing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
• Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region IXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2018MOA linking Universidad de Zamboanga with DOST Region IX for science and technology research collaboration

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• University of San Carlos: Private comprehensive university in Cebu with similar multi-disciplinary portfolio, multi-campus presence, and regional accreditation standing. Comparable regional private university model outside Metro Manila.
• Silliman University: Private comprehensive university in Dumaguete with comparable programs across business, engineering, education, and graduate studies, and a similarly long founding legacy. Comparable regional private university structure and PACUCOA-accredited portfolio.
• University of Mindanao: Large private university in Davao offering comparable multi-disciplinary programs across multiple campuses. Comparable private regional university serving Mindanao with similar program breadth.
• University of the Visayas: Private comprehensive university in Cebu offering comparable multi-disciplinary programs across multiple campuses. Comparable regional private university with similar scale and program breadth.
• Filamer Christian University: Private university in Roxas City with similar multi-disciplinary offerings, multi-campus structure, and PACUCOA-accredited programs. Comparable regional private university model outside Metro Manila.
• Western Mindanao State University: Public state university also headquartered in Zamboanga City, competing for the same regional student base across business, education, engineering, and graduate programs. Comparable regional scope but differentiated by public funding and lower tuition.

Direct peers

• Saint Columban's College: Private higher education institution serving the Zamboanga Peninsula with similar undergraduate offerings. Local private competitor for the same catchment of students in Region IX.
• Pilar College: Private college in Zamboanga City with comparable undergraduate offerings including allied health and education programs. Local direct competitor within the same Zamboanga City market.
• Ateneo de Zamboanga University: Private Jesuit university operating in the same Zamboanga City market with comparable comprehensive undergraduate and graduate offerings. Direct competitor for the same regional student pool in Western Mindanao.
• Southern City Colleges: Private college based in Zamboanga City offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs. Direct competitor within the same city for students pursuing business, education, and allied health tracks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/udezaccount
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=YovaNQ5lIPs
• Instagraminstagram.com/uzsince1948
• Facebookfacebook.com/UZSince1948

Compliance19 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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