Major Universities of Cagayan de Oro City

The city has four major private universities/colleges: the Capitol University, Liceo de Cagayan University, Lourdes College - Cagayan de Oro City, and Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.



Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan is a private, Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
It was founded on June 7, 1933 as the Ateneo de Cagayan by an American Jesuit missionary, Fr. James T. G. Hayes, S.J., who later became the first Bishop and Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro. In 1958, Ateneo de Cagayan became a university and was renamed to its present name, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, in honor of the Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier.

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A PAASCU accredited school, Lourdes College is one of the oldest and distinguished

Catholic institutions in Southern Philippines known for its tradition of excellence and unwavering commitment to provide quality Christian education. With Faith, Excellence and Service as its core values, this school draws inspirations from the ideals and virtues of Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo and the Blessed Virgin Mary. These core values, translated into the school vision and mission, are integrated in the programs and practices that promote the holistic formation of students. 

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The Liceo de Cagayan University is a non-sectarian university in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It has twelve colleges and five departments. Its president is Dr. Mariano M. Lerin. It is the second largest university in Cagayan de Oro City, after Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.

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Capitol University is a non-sectarian, co-educational private university located in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a stock corporation and operates with the authority of the Department of Education for its primary and secondary programs and the Commission on Higher Education for its tertiary, graduate and postgraduate programs.

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Malls of Cagayan de Oro for the preppy visitor

For those who'd rather lounge inside air-conditioned malls to escape the heat, sipping a starbucks latte while stroling around window shopping, Cagayan  de Oro has high end malls that could satisfy your needs.

Limketkai mall is one of the oldest existing malls of the city, but don't let its age fool you; It is one of the biggest malls in Mindanao (by lot size) and updates its stores constantly. it is in Limketkai that the first Starbucks and Mcdonalds of the city was established. Limketkai drive, the surrounding commercial spaces of the mall, is full of restaurants, KTV bars, nightclubs, spas, and other amenities that you could enjoy.

SM city Cagayan de Oro is relatively new, and is just like any regular SM mall. it is located nearby Xavier Heights, and is strategically placed nearby the high end subdivisions such as PhilamLife, and condominiums. plans to expand SM into the inner heart of the city are underway.

the newest Mall of the City and the most luxurious Mall to come to the City is Ayala Centrio, and Ayala mall. here you can find all the high end amenities and restaurants you need. branded and imported stores of fashion, food, health, and lifestyle are found within this Mall. An adjacent hotel and luxury condominium, Seda hotel, is located just right beside the Mall. it is also in this Mall where the only Rustans in Northern Mindanao is found. 

Cagayan de Oro is most famous for its white water rafting excursions. White Water Rafting is the most lucrative tourism attraction of the city, as the Cagayn River boasts huge water rapids upstream that is great for the adventurous traveller. Not only will the adventurer experience the adrenaline rush of a watery roller coaster ride, but also enjoy the scenic views of the more rural and hidden parts of the river such as streams, caves, and scenic rocky alcoves.

the most iconic and oldest religious structure in Cagayan de Oro City is the St. Augustine Cathedral, dedicated to St. Augustine, the patron saint of the city. the Cathedral was built during the Spanish colonial period, but was then destroyed by American air raid attacks during World War II. the Cathedral that stands today is merely a reconstruction of the Original Cathedral destroyed during the great war.

this is an aerial view of Cagayan de Oro
this is  my hometown
it is located in Region X (Northern Mindanao) Misamis Oriental