Overview
De La Salle University (DLSU) is a private Roman Catholic university located in Manila, in the Philippines. Rooted in the Lasallian educational tradition, it combines undergraduate and graduate instruction across the arts, sciences, engineering, business, education and allied fields. The university emphasizes both professional preparation and values-based formation.
History and identity
The institution traces its origins to the De La Salle Brothers, an international Catholic teaching congregation. Over decades it evolved from a college to a comprehensive university with research programs and graduate degrees. Its identity is shaped by Lasallian principles of service, community, and faith-based education.
Organization and academic profile
DLSU is organized into multiple colleges and schools that offer a range of degrees from bachelor’s to doctoral levels. Common program areas include engineering, business and management, computer and information sciences, natural and applied sciences, and the humanities. The university hosts research centers and engages in partnerships with industry and government on applied research and professional training.
Campuses, student life and athletics
The main campus in Manila houses classrooms, laboratories, libraries and student residences; campus life features student organizations, cultural groups and community outreach. Athletics are prominent, with varsity teams competing nationally and a distinctive school identity expressed in the colors green and white and a well-known mascot.
Notable features and importance
DLSU is widely regarded as one of the leading private universities in the country for its professional programs, research activity and alumni network. It contributes graduates to business, technology, government and the arts and maintains a reputation for combining academic rigor with attention to social responsibility.
Quick facts
- Founded by the De La Salle Brothers and shaped by the Lasallian educational mission.
- Offers undergraduate, graduate and research programs across multiple disciplines.
- Active campus life with academic societies, cultural groups and athletics in green and white.