University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

What University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos does

University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (UNO-R) is a private Catholic university operated by the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, headquartered at #51 Lizares Avenue, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It operates as a non-profit institution with 431 employees and delivers a vertically integrated academic portfolio spanning six program levels: K-12 Integrated School, undergraduate degrees across seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Allied Medical Health Sciences, and Criminal Justice Education), the Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School (RBGS), the School of Law, ETEEAP alternative credentialing, and the Special Technological and Educational Program (STEP) which includes ESL for international students.

The institution runs the UNO-R Information System (UIS) supporting dedicated Student and Faculty Portals, and developed the Recoletos On-line Learning Extension (ROLEx), a CHED IDIG-funded eLearning platform for agriculture education. UNO-R has earned PAASCU Level 3 re-accreditation valid until May 2028 across eight programs and received nine recognitions at the 2nd CHED Quality Awards 2026, including a World Rankings Award under WURI. The university has active MOUs with universities in Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea, and serves field-instruction partnerships with DSWD-NIR, BJMPRO-NIR, and CSNT-R.

Revenue is generated from tuition and fees across the program portfolio plus scholarship and grant inflows (institutional, government, and non-government). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the Scholarship Office administers multiple aid programs. Go-to-market is direct, primarily through on-campus enrollment in Bacolod City supplemented by international student recruitment via STEP/ESL and partner-university channels. There is no venture, private equity, or external investor ownership; governance rests with OAR friars and a School Board led by University President Rev. Fr. Joel A. Alve, OAR.

Name

University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

Legal name

University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos, Incorporated

Website

https://uno-r.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (UNO-R) is a private Catholic university in Bacolod City, Philippines, operated by the Order of Augustinian Recollects, serving students across K-12, undergraduate, graduate, law, and ESL programs with PAASCU-accredited quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Graduate degree offerings
• Basic education programs
• Licensure examination preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bacolod City

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, law, integrated school, ETEEAP, and STEP programs
2. Scholarship Programs: University provides various scholarship programs including government and non-government scholarships, institutional aid and grants

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos is a private Catholic university offering academic programs from kindergarten through graduate school. Its core offerings include Integrated School (K-12 basic education), undergraduate degree programs across seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Allied Medical Health Sciences, and Criminal Justice Education), a Juris Doctor program through the School of Law, master's and doctoral degrees via Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School (RBGS), the ETEEAP alternative degree pathway, and the STEP technical and ESL program for international students.

Product overview

The University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos is a Catholic Augustinian Recollect educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs. The university operates as a unified institution with multiple educational divisions: Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School (RBGS) for graduate-level studies; undergraduate programs across seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Allied Medical Health Sciences, and Criminal Justice Education); the School of Law for professional legal education; STEP for technical and ESL programs; ETEEAP for alternative credentialing; and an Integrated School providing K-12 basic education. The university also developed ROLEx, an eLearning platform for agriculture education. These programs are supported by institutional services including the Fray Luis de Leon Library, Student Development and Placement Center, and Community Extension programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 academic programs achieved PAASCU Level 3 re-accreditation valid until May 2028
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Resource-Handumanan Foundation, Incorporated (RHFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026RHFI and UNO-R College of Education signed MOA on June 29, 2026 establishing formal partnership with SEA-R for field study, classroom observations, demonstration teaching, and internships. The collaboration aims to promote excellence, professionalism, Christian values, and social responsibility among future teachers.
• Colegio San Nicolas de Tolentino-Recoletos (CSNT-R)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026CSNT-R and UNO-R sealed partnership on June 29, 2026 to enhance student support systems through improved guidance services. UNO-R will deploy a Licensed Guidance Counselor to CSNT-R at least twice a month for individual and group sessions, teacher/parent consultations, and guidance program evaluation.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development - Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026The UNO-R Social Work Program formally inked partnership with DSWD-NIR through MOA signing aimed at strengthening collaboration in social work education and expanding opportunities for Field Instruction across the region. The partnership develops competent, ethical, and community-responsive future social workers through academic-agency collaboration.
• World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026UNO-R received World Rankings Award under The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) at the 2nd CHED Quality Awards 2026. The university actively participates in WURI conferences and rankings to advance global competitiveness.
• Van Lang University (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026UNO-R officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Van Lang University on May 19, 2026. The partnership focuses on research collaboration, faculty exchange, student exchange and mobility, cultural exchange, and other future academic and institutional partnerships. Rev. Fr. Joel A. Alve, OAR, UNO-R's University President highlighted the partnership symbolizes shared commitment to global education and academic excellence.
• National Chi Nan University (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026UNO-R participated in the 6th Annual HLU Conference and WURI Global Rankings Ceremony held May 6-8, 2026, hosted by National Chi Nan University in partnership with World University Rankings for Innovation. Rev. Fr. Joel A. Alve, OAR formally signed bilateral and multilateral Memoranda of Agreement with National Chi Nan University as part of strengthening global academic linkages.
• Siam University Bangkok (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026As part of the 6th Annual HLU Conference and WURI Global Rankings Ceremony, UNO-R signed MOAs with Siam University Bangkok to strengthen global academic linkages and collaborative opportunities in research, faculty and student mobility, and academic exchange.
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office - Negros Island Region (BJMPRO-NIR)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026UNO-R hosted MOA signing between BJMPRO-NIR and criminology schools in the region for commitment to collaboration in strengthening quality education and training for aspiring criminologists. The signing was witnessed by CCJE Dean Jean B. Pauyon.
• Times Higher Education (THE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026UNO-R engaged in productive meeting with Ines Gonzales, Regional Manager of Times Higher Education via Zoom to discuss enhancing performance in global rankings through strengthened research impact, improved teaching quality, expanded internationalization efforts, and strategic data-driven decision-making.
• King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025UNO-R delegation led by Rev. Fr. Joel Alve met with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chawin Chantharasenawong for exploratory discussions focusing on robotics, artificial intelligence, and engineering innovation. The meeting set the stage for future MOU signing to establish collaborative partnership in education, research, student mobility, and internship.
• Kasetsart University (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025UNO-R signed MOU with Kasetsart University for collaboration in Agriculture and Technology, Engineering and Innovations, Research and Development, Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement. The agreement also provides for Student Mobility and Exchange program for Tropical Agriculture and Engineering, integrating UN Sustainable Development Goals into future collaborations.
• Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025UNO-R delegation visited Chulalongkorn University as part of their international engagement with top-tier Thai institutions to advance Augustinian values and sustainable development goals through international collaboration.
• Dalayapan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries CooperativemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024MOU making Dalayapan as the University's Community Development partner was signed between UNO-R and Dalayapan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative, extending university's community extension services.
• Sugar Industry Foundation, Inc. (SIFI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2023UNO-R and SIFI signed Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration as part of the university's community outreach and industry partnership initiatives.
• Ibaraki Christian University (Japan)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2019MOA signed between Ibaraki Christian University represented by Mr. Hiroshi Shoji and UNO-R represented by Rev. Fr. Don H. Besana, OAR. The partnership established a study abroad program allowing IC University students to improve English Language abilities and understand other cultures through UNO-R's ESL Program under STEP.
• SMART Communications, Inc.majorTechnology or Integration · 20 July 2019UNO-R and SMART Communications renewed their partnership through a new MOA for the SMART Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP), continuing collaboration in technical education and student development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silliman University: Private Protestant (UCCP-affiliated) university in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Comparable in geographic anchor within the Visayas, comprehensive K-12 through graduate offerings, and strong licensure pass-rate reputation.
• STI West Negros University: Private higher education institution headquartered in the same region; co-hosted the 2nd CHED Quality Awards 2026 where UNO-R was recognized. Competes for STEM and IT students in Bacolod and Western Visayas.
• University of San Carlos: Private Catholic (SVD) university in Cebu City offering the same comprehensive program mix from basic education through graduate and law. Direct comparable on Catholic identity, program breadth, and PAASCU-accredited programs in the Visayas.
• University of San Agustin: Private Catholic university in Iloilo City run by the Augustinian order. Comparable in mission, Augustinian identity, program breadth (K-12 through graduate), and Western Visayas market positioning to UNO-R.
• Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod: Catholic K-12 and basic education institution in Bacolod City, also under the Augustinian Recollect network. Competes directly with UNO-R's Integrated School for the same Bacolod families and shares the OAR network of partnerships.
• University of St. La Salle: Private Catholic La Sallian university based in Bacolod City offering K-12, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Direct competitor for Bacolod students across most of UNO-R's undergraduate colleges and is among the strongest regional incumbents.
• La Consolacion College Bacolod: Private Catholic college in Bacolod City named as UNO-R's research collaborator on the CHED-funded Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (Value-Negros). Competes for the same Bacolod student market across allied health and education programs.

Broad incumbents

• University of Santo Tomas: The oldest existing university in Asia, a private Catholic institution in Manila with national draw and far larger program depth. Comparable on Catholic higher-education mission, but operates at a much larger scale and brand.
• De La Salle University: Top-tier private Catholic La Sallian research university in Manila. Comparable on Catholic identity and comprehensive K-12 through graduate offering, but operates nationally and globally with significantly larger scale and research footprint.

Regional players

• Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion: Catholic K-12 and basic education institution operated by the Augustinian Recollects (RVM) in the Visayas region. Comparable on faith-based, K-12 through tertiary pipeline model anchored in Recollect values.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-negros-occidental---recoletos

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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