About Notre Dame of Dadiangas University IBED Lagao
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) is a Catholic, Filipino higher education institution founded by the Marist Brothers of the Schools. It emphasizes academic excellence guided by the Marist principles of simplicity, humility, and devotion to God's work, inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The university integrates faith with life, promotes Filipino culture and patriotism, and aims to develop students spiritually, intellectually, socially, aesthetically, and physically. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges: Engineering, Architecture & Technology; Education; Business; Arts & Sciences; and Health Sciences. NDDU provides facilities such as the Br. Paul Meuten Library, skilled lecturers in various specializations, and scholarship programs for eligible students. The institution fosters a Christian community through religious instruction and apostolic activities, and it encourages student involvement in institutional and community development to cultivate responsible citizenship.