Strategic Quality Management
NU Philippines Institutional Strategic Development Plan (2026-2031)
Strategic Directions
National University’s strategic directions center on elevating educational excellence, strengthening community and industry impact, and cultivating a unified institutional identity. These directions position NU as a transformative, future-ready university with a strong national and international presence.
NU is committed to delivering socially responsive, learner-centered education that develops empowered and critically reflective leaders. Through innovative teaching, digital integration, and continuous learning pathways, the institution ensures graduates remain adaptable and relevant across their careers.
NU aims to deepen relationships with its alumni and create meaningful career and entrepreneurial pathways. By nurturing a vibrant alumni community and fostering innovation, NU positions its graduates as lifelong partners in nation-building and institutional advancement.
NU seeks to cultivate a strong sense of identity, belonging, and pride rooted in academic and athletic excellence. By promoting traditions, values, and cultural practices that unify the community, the university strengthens the Nationalian spirit as a foundation for engagement and institutional growth.
NU aspires to achieve excellence in governance, operations, and service delivery through digital transformation, sustainability, and a culture of accountability. The aim is to continuously improve processes and resource management to support long-term institutional advancement.
NU emphasizes building mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, academia, government, and communities. These collaborations provide real-world learning opportunities, strengthen research capability, and drive social transformation at local, national, and global levels.
NU strives to be recognized as a premier institution both locally and internationally. Through internationalization, quality assurance, and thought leadership, it aims to set benchmarks and shape the landscape of higher education in Asia.
The NU Philippines Institutional Strategic Development Plan for 2026–2031 outlines a forward‑looking institutional agenda designed to strengthen National University’s academic leadership, organizational capability, and societal impact. Building on its heritage as a Filipino institution committed to nation‑building, NU positions itself to deliver education that is not only affordable and accessible but also globally competitive and transformative. The plan is anchored in the University’s core values—Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, Patriotism, and Resilience—which guide decision‑making and institutional culture.
The strategy centers on six priority areas that reflect NU’s ambitions in academic excellence, operational strength, and community relevance. NU commits to advancing Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning by strengthening curricula, teaching innovations, and support systems that prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving world.
Quality Commitments
National University strives to uphold high standards in education, research, and stakeholder experience. Our quality commitments are reflected in accreditations, certifications, rankings, recognitions, and memberships from respected organizations, demonstrating our ongoing dedication to excellence and continuous improvement:
Accredited Programs in NU Manila
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Nursing
Computer Science
Information Technology
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies
Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Pharmacy
Business Administration
Bachelor of Physical Education
Master of Arts in Education
Doctor of Education
Architecture
Accountancy
Electrical Engineering
Sanitary Engineering
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Accounting Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering
