Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) is a Catholic, Filipino higher education institution established by the Marist Brothers of the Schools (F.M.S.). Founded on the ideals of St. Marcellin Champagnat, the university emphasizes simplicity, humility, and devotion to God's work as inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a Catholic institution, NDDU integrates faith with education and participates in the Church's evangelization mission. As a Filipino institution, it preserves Filipino culture and promotes love for the country. The university aims to develop students' spiritual, intellectual, social, aesthetic, and physical abilities through instruction and practice, fostering a Christian community and encouraging participation in institutional and community development. NDDU offers various college departments including Engineering, Architecture & Technology; Education; Business; Arts & Sciences; and Health Sciences. It provides scholarship programs, employs skilled lecturers across specializations like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Nursing, and maintains the Br. Paul Meuten Library to support academic needs. The university also engages in research and community outreach, with alumni highlighting its holistic approach to education, respect for diversity, and emphasis on values like humility and discipline.