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Far Eastern University Alabang

Coordinates: 14°24′36″N 121°02′14″E / 14.41°N 121.0372°E / 14.41; 121.0372
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FEU Alabang
MottoCharging South
TypeTrimestral, Private coeducational research university
Established2018
Parent institution
Far Eastern University
PresidentDr. Michael M. Alba
Senior Executive DirectorDr. Benson T. Tan
Location, ,
14°24′36″N 121°02′14″E / 14.41°N 121.0372°E / 14.41; 121.0372
Campus2.5 Hectare/25,000 m²
Colors Green and Gold
NicknameTamaraws of the South
MascotiTamaraw
Websitefeualabang.edu.ph

FEU Alabang is a private, coeducational, non sectarian, private university located in Wood District, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.[1] Founded on July 21, 2016 as the sixth campus of the Far Eastern University to carry the University's almost a century long mission to provide quality education south of Metro Manila. It offers Senior High School, Engineering, and Computer Studies Programs.

FEU Alabang operates under the aegis of Far Eastern University; it follows and is directly connected to Far Eastern University. It is headed by Dr. Michael M. Alba as University President and Dr. Benson T. Tan as Senior Executive Director.

Like its sister school, FEU Tech and FEU Diliman, the college runs on a trimester academic system. An academic year starts in the second week of August and ends every June.

History

FEU Alabang is located at the center of multinational companies at the woods district in Filinvest City which FEU recognizes as industry partners where, students will have an advantage in securing valuable internships and access to career success. Staying true to the University's long-standing advocacy of preserving the environment, FEU Alabang utilizes sustainable structures that will use the sun's orientation and prevailing wind direction for light conservation and proper ventilation to students and faculties.With its prime location and an extensive array of program offerings, the campus can accommodate up to 18,000 students.

On its pilot year in 2018, the 1.8-hectare campus has welcomed almost 2,000 students to the 15-storey academic building equipped with modern classrooms and laboratories. Accented by lush greenscapes, the campus also features a 200-seater chapel and gymnasium.[2]

During the last weeks of March 2020, FEU Alabang opened its gymnasium for the front line health care workers of the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) and to help fight the COVID-19 that is rampaging across the country. FEU Alabang, just being 300 meters away from RITM allotted 50 beds and a 12-seater lounge as well as a shower, toilet and locker facilities.[3]

Degree programs

Senior High School[4]

  • Academic Track
    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
    • HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
    • ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management)
    • GAS (General Academic Strand)

College of Computer Studies[5]

College of Engineering[5]

References

  1. ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (2017-06-03). "Sixth FEU campus takes form". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  2. ^ "FEU Alabang". feualabang.edu.ph. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  3. ^ Riego, Norman Lee Benjamin (Apr 14, 2020). "FEU-Alabang now temporary home for RITM healthcare workers". ABSCBN Sports.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Senior High School Tracks". FEU Alabang.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b "FEU Alabang Academics". FEU Alabang.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)