Graduate School

"Doing more for Christ."

About Ateneo de Davao University

Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU; Filipino: Pamantasang Ateneo de Davao) is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. It is run by the Philippine Jesuit Province.

The university has five undergraduate schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Governance, the School of Engineering and Architecture, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing. The aforementioned schools also run the graduate programs. The College of Law is a separate unit within the university.

The university also runs a grade school and both a junior high and senior high school.

The university was granted “Institutional Accreditation” by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities, an honor only granted to six universities. It also received an autonomous status from the Philippine Commission on Higher Education.

Departments

Arts & Sciences

Business & Governance

Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Education

Engineering & Architecture

Nursing

News & Announcements

Start Your Study Abroad Journey This Spring!

Ateneans, the world is waiting for you! We are excited to announce Spring Semester Study Abroad Opportunities from our partner institutions abroad! Partner universities in Indonesia, Macau SAR (China), Japan, and Mexico are now accepting nominations and applications...

October 2025 Licensure Examinations – Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Electronics Engineering Department on their exceptional performance in the October 2025 Licensure Examinations The Ateneo de Davao University is recognized as TOP 1 Performing School along with UP Diliman, after achieving a 100% passing rate in...

INVITATION | FREE Webinar on Design Thinking

The Ateneo de Davao Academy of Lifelong Learning is offering a FREE Webinar on Design Thinking on November 8, 2025, 9:00AM to 10:00AM. Design Thinking empowers professionals to master the art of human-centered innovation. In today's fast-paced and technology-driven...

MEMO | SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAYS

In accordance with Proclamation No. 727, there will be NO WORK or CLASS on the following days: Friday, 31 October: All Saints’ Day EveSaturday, 1 November: All Saints’ DaySunday, 2 November: All Souls’ Day Regular work and classes will resume on Monday, 3 November...

Graduate School Admission Is Still Ongoing

Enroll now and be part of the Ateneo de Davao University Graduate School Community! For inquiries, contact us at (082) 221-2411 Local 8303, or email admissions@addu.edu.ph. Click me to Enlist!