Pages: CebuaNU Bulldogs are coming; is Cebu ready?
Source: news.source.sunstar
National University (NU) is expanding to Cebu with a new campus opening in June 2025 near SM City Cebu. This expansion will bring NU's academic and sports programs to the region, significantly impacting local education and sports scenes. NU plans to offer college courses in various fields and aims to increase its student body to 85,000 this year, with plans for further expansion by 2028. The university's strong sports legacy, particularly in basketball, volleyball, and tennis, is expected to elevate the level of competition in Cebu's sports leagues like Cesafi.
Key Points
NU will open its 14th campus in Cebu in June 2025.
The new campus will offer college courses in Accountancy, Architecture, Psychology, Computer Science, Medical Technology, and Tourism Management.
NU's expansion is expected to increase competition in local sports, particularly in Cesafi.
NU has a strong sports legacy in the UAAP, with notable achievements in basketball, volleyball, cheerdance, and tennis.
The arrival of NU is seen as a positive development for students, coaches, and athletes in Cebu.
