De La Salle University

De La Salle University is a private university located in the Philippines.

The history of De La Salle University (DLSU) can be traced back to 1911, when it was founded as De La Salle College by the Christian Brothers at the request of Manila Archbishop Jeremiah James Harty. The college was initially located at Nozaleda Street, Paco, Manila, but later moved to its current location in Taft Avenue, Manila, in 1923.

DLSU started as an exclusive all-boys elementary and high school. It opened its college department in 1924, offering courses in liberal arts, business, and engineering. The college was granted university status in 1975.

DLSU is the oldest constituent of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP), a network of 16 Lasallian educational institutions established in 2006 replacing the De La Salle University System.

DLSU has played a significant role in the history of the Philippines. It was a center of student activism during the Marcos dictatorship. The university also played a key role in the EDSA Revolution of 1986, which overthrew the Marcos regime.

DLSU is now one of the leading universities in the Philippines. It is known for its academic excellence, its strong Lasallian identity, and its commitment to social justice.

De La Salle University is ranked as the #3 top university in Philippines during 2025. This is the same rank as last year.

University Profile

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2025 Ranking	#3
University Name	De La Salle University
Acronym	DLSU
Year Established	1911
Motto	Religio, Mores, Cultura
Motto in English	Religion, Morals, Culture
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Religious Affiliation	Christianity
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Green and white

Location

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Address	2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Contact

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Phone	+63 (2) 523 4148
Fax	+63 (2) 521 9094
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering			n/a	n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health				n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

De La Salle University has persistently ranked as the 3rd top university in Philippines throughout the last 5 years.

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