The bulldog leaps to Davao
National University (NU) opened its first campus in Mindanao at Davao City on April 25, 2026, marking its 15th academic facility and a milestone for the 126-year-old institution. The new NU Davao, located in SM City Davao, aims to enroll 1,500 students initially and expand to accommodate 28,000 students in full capacity, offering programs in fields like engineering, health sciences, and technology.
National University (NU) launched its first campus in Mindanao on April 25, 2026, with the inauguration of NU Davao City. The event, held at SM City Davao, celebrated the university’s 126th anniversary and marked the opening of its 15th academic facility in the Philippines. The new campus, spanning 28,640 square meters across three floors of SM Matina mall’s expansion, is designed to serve as the largest NU campus outside Metro Manila. NU Davao offers programs in Bachelor of Science degrees for Accountancy, Architecture, Computer Science, Management, Medical Technology, Psychology, and Tourism Management, alongside senior high school enrollment. For the July 2026 semester, the university plans to fill 1,500 student slots, with full capacity targeting 28,000 students. The event featured key figures including Dr. Hans Sy, NU Philippines chairman of the Board, Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita Jr., NU president and CEO, and NU volleyball star Leo Aringo Jr., now playing in Japan. The NU Pep Squad also performed a cheerdance routine during the launch. Dr. Sy emphasized that NU’s expansion aims to broaden educational access rather than compete with existing institutions, aligning with the late Henry Sy’s vision of education as an equalizer. NU’s goal is to enroll 100,000 students by 2028, with Dr. Sy noting the potential to surpass this target sooner. The university’s presence in Davao reflects its commitment to decentralizing education beyond Metro Manila, supporting the legacy of its founder. The campus is set to become a significant contributor to Mindanao’s educational and sports landscape.
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