LAGUNA UNIVERSITY

What LAGUNA UNIVERSITY does

Laguna University is a Philippine state university established in 2006 in Santa Cruz, Laguna, operating under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It serves over 7,000 students across 16 academic programs organized through five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Accountancy, Computing Studies, Education, and Engineering. The institution is led by University President Dr. Charlemagne G. Laviña, with a doctrate-level executive team spanning three vice presidencies (Academic Affairs, Administration, Planning and Finance) and dedicated deans per college, supported by a Research and Development Center (RDC) and Community Extension Services Unit (CESU).

Academic delivery is supported by a portfolio of digital platforms including the iLearnU Learning Management System (ilearnu.lu.edu.ph), Online Enrollment portal (enrol.lu.edu.ph), Digital Library (elibrary.lu.edu.ph), LUAT Online Admission Test Registration (luat.lu.edu.ph), Quality Document Management System (qdms.lu.edu.ph), and a Client Satisfaction Survey system. The university holds 15 NNQAA-recognized accredited programs (conferred March 2026), was the first local university in Laguna to receive DOLE-PO Job Placement Office accreditation, and is a Top 20 Finalist in the 2025 UN SDG Awards.

The revenue model is dual: government appropriations routed through CHED plus regulated tuition and fees from students and other fees; additional inflows come from competitive grants (e.g., 4.3 million PHP DOST grant for agriculture research in November 2025) and partnership support. The go-to-market is regional, targeting CALABARZON (Region IV-A) prospects via its main campus, official website, Facebook page, education fairs, and community extension programs. Customer segments are primarily undergraduate students (education, business, computing, engineering, arts and sciences), with secondary engagement of local community members through barangay- and LGU-level extension services. No customer logos or enterprise accounts exist since the institution does not operate in a commercial market.

Name

LAGUNA UNIVERSITY

Legal name

Laguna University

Website

https://lu.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Laguna University is a Philippine state university in Santa Cruz, Laguna, serving over 7,000 students across 16 academic programs in five colleges, funded by CHED appropriations and regulated tuition, and supported by digital platforms including iLearnU LMS and an Online Enrollment system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAB

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Teacher education programs
• Computer science programs
• Community extension services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laguna University is a state-funded higher education institution in the Philippines that delivers undergraduate academic programs across five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Accountancy, Computing Studies, Education, and Engineering. The university offers 16 academic programs leading to bachelor's degrees, supports instruction through digital platforms (iLearnU LMS, Online Enrollment, Digital Library, LUAT Admission Test), and provides co-curricular services including research, community extension, and job placement.

Product overview

Laguna University is a higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs across five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences (offering BA Communication, BS Psychology, Bachelor of Physical Education), College of Business Administration and Accountancy (offering BS Accountancy, BS Accounting Information System, BS Entrepreneurship, BS Tourism Management), College of Computing Studies (offering BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology with specializations in Business Analytics and System Development, and BS Computer Science with track in Data Science), College of Education (offering Bachelor of Secondary Education and Bachelor of Elementary Education), and College of Engineering (offering BS Mechanical Engineering). The university supports its academic mission through technology platforms including the iLearnU Learning Management System, Online Enrollment System, Digital Library, LUAT Online Admission Test Registration, Client Satisfaction Survey System, and Quality Document Management System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academic college offering arts and sciences programs including BA Communication, BS Psychology, and Bachelor of Physical Education, serving students pursuing humanities and social sciences degrees.
• College of Business, Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) Academic college offering business-related programs including BS Accountancy, BS Accounting Information System, BS Entrepreneurship, and BS Tourism Management, for students pursuing business and accounting careers.
• College of Computing Studies (CCS) Academic college offering technology programs including BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, and specializations in Business Analytics, System Development, and Data Science.
• College of Education (COEd) Academic college offering teacher education programs including Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED), Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED) for pre-service teachers.
• College of Engineering (COEng) Academic college offering engineering programs including BS Mechanical Engineering for students pursuing engineering careers.
• iLearnU (Learning Management System) Online learning management system used by Laguna University for course delivery, student access to course materials, virtual classes, and online assessments.
• Online Enrollment System Web-based platform enabling students to register for courses digitally.
• Digital Library (eLibrary) Electronic library system providing access to digital academic resources and materials for research and study.
• LUAT Online Admission Test Registration Online admission test registration system for prospective students applying to Laguna University.
• Placement, Alumni, and Linkages Office (PALO) Job Placement Services Career placement services for graduating students through job fairs, employer linkages, and DOLE-accredited job placement office operations.
• Community Extension Services Unit (CESU) University community extension services delivering health missions, literacy programs, livelihood training, and environmental programs to Laguna communities, in partnership with local government units.
• Research and Development Center (RDC) University research center coordinating research colloquia, faculty and student research, and consortium partnerships such as DOST-STCIEERD for industry and technology research collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 695 graduates from Class of 2025-2026 across 16 academic programs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Local Government Unit of PagsanjanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Strategic consultative meeting held to explore potential community extension partnership aligned with the 8-point program of the Provincial Government. Representatives from both LU and LGU Pagsanjan participated in the dialogue.
• Akay ni Gob Action CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026LU President Dr. Charlemagne G. Laviña led a consultative meeting with Mr. Marlon Vendivel, Chief of Akay ni Gob Action Center, for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program alongside DSWD Region IV-A.
• Department of Science and Technology – Southern Tagalog Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-STCIEERD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Laguna University became a member of DOST-STCIEERD, approved during the Joint Regional Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Governing Council meeting. This membership strengthens the university's research capabilities and provides access to consortium resources for industry and technology research collaboration.
• Provincial Government of LagunacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025LU joined the Provincial Government of Laguna's delegation to FABEX Kansai 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Dr. Alex Macario Cecilio (VP for Administration) and Dr. Monette O. Bato (VP for Planning and Finance) represented the university to advance global-ready MSME development.
• Commission on Higher Education IV-A (CHED IV-A)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025CHED IV-A and Office of Institutional Quality and Assurance Governance (OIQAG) conducted onsite monitoring and evaluation at LU to assess institutional compliance and quality standards.
• Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025LU personnel engaged in 2-day training on fiber treatment and processing coordinated by RDC. This initiative equipped LU staff with textile research capabilities and strengthens industry ties.
• Nakhon Phanom Rajabhat University (NPRU), ThailandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Productive research collaboration meeting held between Laguna University and NPRU, Thailand, hosted by Dr. Marie Joy Q. Elomina, RDC Director. This partnership signals a promising step toward strengthening international academic partnerships and joint research initiatives.
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Provincial OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025DOLE-PO provided accreditation for LU's Placement, Alumni, and Linkages Office (PALO) as the first local university in Laguna to become a Job Placement Office. DOLE collaborated with LU for the Job Fair 2025.
• Provincial Public Employment Service Office (Provincial PESO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Collaborated with LU and DOLE for the Job Fair 2025 held at Laguna Sports Complex Gymnasium with 13 companies and 2 government agencies participating.
• Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) LagunacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024Laguna University became the newest member of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Committee (MSAC) of DILG Laguna's Governance Resource Center. LU's Research and Development Center plays a key role in shaping local governance through this partnership.
• Brgy. Tibatib, Cavinti, LagunaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2023MOA signing between LU-CBAA and Brgy. Tibatib for community extension programs. CESU Director Ms. Joselle A. Banocnoc and CBAA Dean Dr. Alex Macario C. Cecilio participated in the signing ceremony.
• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023MOU signing between UPLB and Laguna University establishing cooperative activities in academics and research. UPLB-OIDHE partnered with LU for training writeshops on research methodology and publishing. LU was the first institution in the province that UPLB-OIDHE visited for training.
• Kabubuhayan Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2023MOA signing between LU-CCS and Kabubuhayan Elementary School for community extension services to leverage education for community upliftment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Cavite State University: A state university in the CALABARZON region serving a similar provincial student base with undergraduate programs across education, business, engineering, and computing. It is the most direct geographic and structural peer to Laguna University within the same SUC system.
• Batangas State University: Another CALABARZON state university with a comparable multi-college structure and similar undergraduate program mix. Operates under the same CHED regulatory regime and free tuition policy as Laguna University.
• Philippine Normal University: A state university specializing in teacher education with multiple campuses. Closely comparable to LU's College of Education in mission and program structure, and a benchmark for LU's BSED and BEED programs.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines Los Baños: The flagship research university in Laguna province and a formal MOU partner of Laguna University. While it serves a higher-credentialed student segment, UPLB directly competes for the same provincial applicant pool and is the principal benchmark and threat for LU's college-bound students.
• Technological University of the Philippines: A state university specializing in engineering, technology, and industrial education. Comparable to LU's College of Engineering and College of Computing Studies in program focus and student profile.
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: A large, multi-campus state university offering affordable undergraduate programs in business, education, engineering, and computing. Comparable to LU in governance model and tuition policy, but with substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
• De La Salle University: A leading private university with strong programs in business, computing, and education. While not a direct competitor in the same price tier, it anchors the upper end of the CALABARZON/Metro Manila market against which LU's value proposition is implicitly benchmarked.

Regional players

• San Pablo Colleges: A private higher-education institution based in San Pablo City, Laguna — in the same province as Laguna University. Competes for the same provincial student base in business, education, and computing programs.
• University of Rizal System: A multi-campus state university system in the adjacent province of Rizal. Serves a similar commuter-based provincial student population with comparable undergraduate offerings and competes with LU for CALABARZON students.
• Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation: A private university in Quezon Province offering undergraduate and graduate programs in education, business, and engineering. Comparable to LU in regional scope and program mix, but differs in funding model (private vs. state).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LagunaUniversityOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laguna-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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