THE University of the East (UE) marks its 79th founding anniversary this week with the theme, “Discover the UEverse.” As a highlight of its anniversary celebration and in pursuit of its unwavering quest for academic excellence, the UE management announced that it will allow graduating Grade 12 students to take for free the UE college entrance examinations for school year 2026-27.
“We are proud to celebrate nearly eight decades of service to our beloved country, providing the Filipino youth affordable, quality education, and contributing our share to nation-building through quality education, medical care, and cultural and sports excellence,” said Dr. Zosimo M. Battad, UE president and chief academic officer.
“Further, to welcome future college freshmen to our UE Manila and Caloocan campuses, we will offer free college entrance tests, career talks and open house tours, on October 9 and 10, 2025, for all current Grade 12 students of public and private schools, and other prospective first-year college students for school year 2026-2027,” Dr. Battad also said.
The traditional anniversary week celebration, starting on September 25, will feature a variety of university- and campus-wide activities, including thanksgiving masses, a research forum, the recognition ceremony for its latest service awardees and model employees, and a university convocation featuring UP Diliman professor and former Department of Education Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Dina Ocampo.
“We vow to continuously provide generations of Filipino youth the opportunity to develop their academic faculties, hone their physical skills and talents, achieve their dreams for a better future — for themselves, for their families, for their respective communities, and for our beloved Philippines,” said Dr. Battad.
UE was founded on September 25, 1946, and obtained university status on July 3, 1950. It was acquired in 1990 by business tycoon and philanthropist Dr. Lucio Tan, who recognized the need to invest in education to help forge a better future for Filipinos.
