1. University of San Carlos
Where: Cebu City
Motto: Scientia Virtus Devotio (Knowledge, Leadership, Service)
Type: Private, Catholic
Take a pic with: the remarkable facade of the Downtown Campus facing the sunset.
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2. Central Philippine University
Where: Jaro, Iloilo City
Motto: Scientia et Fides (Knowledge and Faith)
Type: Private research university
Take a pic with: the University Church reminiscent of Malayan style architecture.
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3. Central Luzon State University
Where: Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Motto: Where difference is created
Type: State university
Take a pic with: the long line of mahogany trees near the College of Agriculture.
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4. University of the Philippines Visayas
Where: Miag-ao, Iloilo and Tacloban
Motto: Honor and Excellence
Type: National research university
Take a pic with: the breathtaking shoreline overlooking the Panay Gulf or the equally majestic facade of the University Library.
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5. Central Mindanao University
Where: Bukidnon
Motto: Instruction, Research, Extension, Production
Type: State university
Take a pic with: the University Centennial Landmark surrounded by Santan shrubs in bloom.
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6. Mapua Institute of Technology
Where: Intramuros, Manila
Motto: Learn, Discover, Create
Type: Private, nonsectarian
Take a pic with: the Mapua Research Building at sunset.
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7. Mindanao State University
Where: Marawi, Lanao del Sur
Type: State university
Take a pic with: almost anywhere for your nature-loving self, but go for the Aga Khan Museum for its unique architecture.
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8. Silliman University
Where: Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Motto: Via, Veritas, Vita (The Way, the Truth, and the Life)
Type: Private, nonprofit
Take a pic with: the brightly-corored benches at the University Grounds or in front of the hauntingly beautiful Silliman Museum.
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9. Palawan State University
Where: Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Type: State university
Take a pic with: the dense groves consisting of various species of trees surrounding the Main Campus.
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10. Visayas State University
11. Ateneo de Manila University
Where: Quezon City, Metro Manila
Motto: Lux in Domino (Light in the Lord)
Type: Private research university
Take a pic with: the architecturally-stunning Church of the Gesu.
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12. Ateneo de Naga
Where: Naga City, Camarines Sur
Motto: Primum Regnum Dei (First, the Kingdom of God)
Type: Private research university
Take a pic with: the classic architecture of the University Chapel made even more marvelous by the surrounding lanscape.
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13. Bicol University
Where: Legazpi City, Albay
Motto: Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service
Type: State university
Take a pic with: the highly-modern design of the Torch of Wisdom or the fields with the Mount Mayon on the background.
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14. Universidad de Santa Isabel
Where: Naga City, Camarines Sur
Motto: Where Love is Service
Type: Private research university
Take a pic with: the winding corridors and greeneries at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Building.
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15. University of the Philippines Diliman
Where: Quezon City, Metro Manila
Motto: Honor and Excellence
Type: National research university
Take a pic with: the University Track Oval lined with over 500 acacia trees, or in front of the famous Oblation at Quezon Hall.
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16. Mariano Marcos State University
Where: Batac City, Ilocos Norte (Main campus)
Motto: Where instruction, research and technology promotion are at their finest
Type: State university
Take a pic with: the fountains at the courtyard-like sunken garden or the high pillars at the corridors of the College of Teacher Education.
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17. University of Santo Tomas
Where: Sampaloc, Manila
Motto: Veritas in Caritate (Truth in Charity)
Type: Private Catholic university
Take a pic with: the UST Main Building which perfectly captured the Renaissance Revival style of architecture.
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18. University of the Philippines Los Baños
Where: Los Baños, Laguna
Motto: Honor and Excellence
Type: National research university
Take a pic with: any of the gorgeous statues and landmarks like Maria Makiling, Pegaraw, Thai Temple, and the Nihon Koen, but most students and visitors feel obliged to have their photos taken at the famous Fertility Tree.
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