Cebu City · Since 1947

Caritas
et Scientia

Charity and Knowledge — the Recollect way

A PAASCU-accredited, CHED Autonomous Catholic university forming leaders of character, competence, and compassion in the heart of Cebu.

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Formed by Faith.
Built for Purpose.

Founded in 1947 by the Order of Augustinian Recollects, USJ-R has shaped generations of Cebuanos with an education rooted in Caritas et Scientia. With CHED Autonomous Status and full PAASCU Level III accreditation, we stand among the Philippines' most trusted Catholic universities.

✦ Board exam topnotchers across all disciplines
✦ Rooted in the Recollect tradition since 1947
✦ CHED Autonomous — highest institutional recognition
✦ Deep roots in Cebu civic life

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Seven schools. Over 30 programs. One transformative education.

Bachelor of Science in ACCOUNTANCY

SBM

School of Business and Management

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Bachelor of Science in NURSING

SAMS

School of Allied Medical Sciences

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Bachelor of Science in CIVIL ENGINEERING

SEA

School of Engineering and Architecture

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Bachelor of Science in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCS

School of Computer Studies

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Juris Doctor

SOL

School of Law

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Bachelor of Science in SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION-GENERALIST

SED

School of Education

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Bachelor of Science in PSYCHOLOGY

SAS

School of Arts and Sciences

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USJ-R Joins China Benchmarking Initiative to Strengthen Engineering and Technology Education

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) continues to advance its commitment to academic excellence and industry-responsive education through its participat

November 5, 2026

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USJ-R Sustains CPALE Topnotcher Tradition; Graduate Ranks 8th in October 2026 Exams

The University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) continues to demonstrate excellence in Accountancy education, producing another topnotcher in the Certified Public

November 4, 2026

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2nd Recoletos Graduate Research Congress 2026 Hosted by USJ-R Centers on Innovation, Sustainability, and Community Impact

The University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) Graduate School, through the Center for Policy Research and Development Studies (CPRDS), successfully held the 2nd

October 17, 2026

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