La Salle University - Ozamiz

What La Salle University - Ozamiz does

La Salle University - Ozamiz (legal entity: La Salle University Ozamiz, Inc.) is a private Catholic university founded in 2006 in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, and operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools under the De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) and Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD) networks. It operates two campuses — the Main Campus (Campus 1, La Salle St. Aguada) and the IS Campus (Campus 2, BVM Building) — and serves roughly 5,000+ learners annually across Kindergarten, Grade School, Junior High School, Senior High School, seven undergraduate colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Computer Studies Engineering and Architecture, Criminal Justice Education, Nursing, Teacher Education, Tourism and Hospitality Management), a College of Law, Medical Technology, a School of Graduate Studies, a School for the Deaf, and a TESDA vocational center. Customer segments are diversified across traditional, special-needs, and TVET populations, with the School for the Deaf and TESDA offerings differentiating the institution within Western and Northern Mindanao.

The university's technology stack is built on Canvas LMS (Instructure) for course delivery, Follett Destiny Library Manager for library operations across four library branches (holding 118,574+ volumes, 60,000+ e-books, 102 databases), and an in-house NPCC (Network, Programs and Computerization Center) that manages campus ICT infrastructure. Administrative services are digitized through the My.LSU student portal, an online Registrar document-request workflow, a Campus Pass digital access system, an NPCC tech-support ticketing system, and VIRA (Virtual Information Resource Assistant) librarian helpdesk. The Learning Resource Center also operates contactless Book Thru and Book Drop services. The institution holds PAASCU reaccreditation, ISO 9001 certification via Bureau Veritas, NPC Data Privacy registration, and Grade A web security rating.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees charged across K-12 and tertiary programs (subscription/recurring model with 5% discount for full payment and installment options), augmented by government subsidies (ESC for Grades 7-10, SHS Voucher for Senior High, TES for qualified tertiary students), donations and endowments, library services fees, and ancillary operations including La Librairie Boutique and La Ferme de La Salle. The go-to-market model is sales-led: walk-in enrollment at the Admissions Office for new students, online enrollment via my.lsu.edu.ph for continuing students, placement exams and entrance testing for the Basic Education Unit, and multi-channel digital marketing through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, organic search, and email. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

La Salle University - Ozamiz

Legal name

La Salle University Ozamiz, Inc.

Website

https://lsu.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

La Salle University - Ozamiz is a private Catholic university founded in 2006 in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It serves roughly 5,000+ K-12 through graduate students across seven colleges, a School for the Deaf, and a TESDA center, delivering instruction via Canvas LMS and generating revenue from tuition, government subsidies, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ozamiz City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged to students across undergraduate, graduate, and basic education programs. Payment modes include full payment (with discount), installment basis, cash, check, or manager's check. Credit card payments not accepted.
2. Government Subsidies and Vouchers: ESC (Education Service Contracting) for Grade 7-10; Senior High School Voucher Program for public and ESC students; Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) for qualified tertiary students
3. Donations and Endowments: Scholarship donations from alumni, partners, and benefactors supporting student scholarships and institutional development
4. Library Services Revenue: Fees from inter-library loans, document delivery services, and special collection access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Salle University - Ozamiz is a private Catholic university that delivers kindergarten through graduate-level education across two campuses in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. It operates seven colleges plus a School of Graduate Studies and an Integrated School (K-12), complemented by a learning resource center, registrar services, scholarships, and digital learning delivery via Canvas LMS and the My.LSU student portal.

Product overview

La Salle University - Ozamiz operates as a comprehensive Catholic university offering a digital ecosystem for education delivery and administrative services. The core educational platform consists of Canvas LMS for course management integrated with the My.LSU student portal for academic records and enrollment. The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides library services through Follett Destiny Library Manager with 4 physical library branches and digital resources. Administrative services are digitized through online document request systems for the Registrar, scholarships portal, and campus access management. The NPCC department manages all ICT infrastructure including the campus network, computer labs, and provides technical support through an online request system. The university also maintains digital safety and security systems for campus access control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tertiary Education Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs across seven colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Computer Studies Engineering and Architecture, Criminal Justice Education, Nursing, Teacher Education, and Tourism and Hospitality Management, plus the College of Law. Aimed at students pursuing higher education in the Misamis Occidental and Mindanao regions.
• Basic Education (K-12) Programs Kindergarten through Grade 12 education with all Senior High School tracks (ABM, STEM, HUMSS, GAS, etc.), delivered through the LSU Integrated School on Campus 2 and accredited by PAASCU.
• School for the Deaf

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

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, standard and minor.

• Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Lasallian educational network connecting LSU with other De La Salle institutions across East Asia for shared resources, formation programs, and collaborative initiatives.
• De La Salle Philippines (DLSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of De La Salle schools and universities in the Philippines providing shared governance, standards, and collaborative programs across the Lasallian network.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)majorOthersPhilippine government agency regulating higher education institutions, providing policy guidance, accreditation support, and government subsidy programs including TES and SHS Voucher.
• Department of Education (DepEd)majorOthersPhilippine government agency overseeing basic education, providing regulatory oversight for K-12 programs and supporting ESC and other subsidy programs.
• Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)majorOthersAccrediting body providing quality assurance for educational institutions through peer review and benchmarking against international standards.
• Bureau VeritasstandardTechnology or IntegrationInternational testing, inspection, and certification company providing ISO certification services for quality management systems.
• Philippine Councilors National Congress (PCNC)minorOthersNational organization of Philippine councilors supporting local governance and community development initiatives.
• Privacy.gov.ph (National Privacy Commission)standardOthersPhilippine government agency regulating data privacy compliance under Republic Act 10173 Data Privacy Act of 2012.
• Philippine Testing Center (PhilNITS)minorOthersOrganization providing certification testing services for information technology and other professional qualifications.
• Follett Destiny Library ManagerstandardTechnology or IntegrationLibrary management software platform providing integrated system for cataloging, circulation, and access to library collections across all campus libraries.
• ProQuest CentralstandardTechnology or IntegrationAcademic database providing access to scholarly journals, books, videos, dissertations, and newspapers across multiple disciplines.
• Gale Cengage LearningstandardTechnology or IntegrationE-research and educational publishing platform providing access to databases, digital archives, and reference content for academic research.
• Philippine E-Journals (PEJ)standardTechnology or IntegrationVirtual repository of scholarly publications from Philippine higher education institutions and professional organizations.
• Science Direct (Elsevier)standardTechnology or IntegrationPeer-reviewed scientific platform providing access to over 18 million articles and book chapters from 2,650+ journals and 42,000+ e-books.
• ALINET (Academic Library Network)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary network connecting academic libraries for resource sharing, interlibrary loans, and collaborative collection development.
• MOIMLAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary consortium or network organization supporting collaborative library services and resource sharing among member institutions.
• BSP-KNR (Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas)minorOthersCentral bank library network partnership for access to economic and financial research resources.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• University of San Carlos: Private Catholic (SVD) university in Cebu offering K-12 through graduate programs with PAASCU accreditation. Comparable Catholic private university operating at larger scale in the Visayas region with similar Lasallian-equivalent educational philosophy.
• De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde: Lasallian sister school in Manila focused on industry-aligned tertiary programs. While not direct competitor (different metro and segment), it represents the De La Salle network's broader tertiary positioning and sets brand/programmatic expectations across the Lasallian network LSU belongs to.
• De La Salle University Manila: Flagship Lasallian university in Manila and LSU's parent network school. Operates the same De La Salle brand/model at national flagship scale; not a direct geographic competitor but benchmarks academic standards, faculty expectations, and network-wide quality for LSU.

Regional players

• Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology: State college serving the same Northern Mindanao region as LSU (Misamis Occidental and adjacent provinces). Competes for the same local student pool with free public tuition, pressuring LSU's price-sensitive Basic Education and tertiary segments.

Direct peers

• San Pedro College: Private Catholic college in Davao City focused on health sciences (nursing, medical technology). Smaller-scale Mindanao private Catholic institution with similar mission profile and operational model, comparable to several of LSU's individual colleges.
• Father Saturnino Urios University: Catholic private university in Butuan City (Caraga region) operating K-12 through graduate programs. Comparable scale, Lasallian-equivalent Catholic mission, and similar regional Mindanao positioning competing for the same value-conscious student demographic.
• University of Mindanao: Private university system headquartered in Davao offering K-12 through graduate programs across multiple Mindanao campuses. Directly competes with LSU for fee-paying students in Mindanao regions outside LSU's primary catchment.
• Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan: Ateneo/Jesuit Catholic university in Cagayan de Oro, the major Northern Mindanao urban center adjacent to LSU's Ozamiz City catchment. Comparable private Catholic model (K-12 + tertiary) with overlapping student geography and competing brand prestige.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lsuozamiz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCf24gxcXGxisXPT7Oj_CyOw
• Facebookfacebook.com/lsu.edu.ph
• Instagraminstagram.com/lsuozamiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/la-salle-university---ozamiz-2

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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