About Universidad de Zamboanga - City Campus
Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) is a comprehensive higher education institution in the Philippines with the motto 'La Educacion es Libertad' (Education is Freedom). Founded over 70 years ago, it operates multiple campuses including main locations in Zamboanga, Ipil, and Pagadian. The university offers diverse academic programs through its seven schools: Allied Medicine, Education, Engineering/Information/Communications Technology, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dentistry. It also provides technical education, graduate studies, and high school programs including the Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School. UZ maintains quality certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and recognition as a Great Place to Work. The institution emphasizes research through multiple academic journals and maintains extensive student services including guidance counseling, library resources, and digital platforms like the UZ Connect app for health declarations and announcements. The university operates a campus radio station (UZ Happy Radio) and engages in sustainability initiatives as an Eco-Friendly School.