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Quality Assurance

PACUCOA

Accreditation

Liceo de Cagayan University is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality through continuous improvement, external evaluation, and recognized accreditation.

PACUCOA

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Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation

Commitment to Quality

Liceo de Cagayan University is accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), demonstrating the University’s continuing commitment to quality education, institutional effectiveness, and academic excellence.

Through regular evaluation and quality assurance processes, the University strengthens its programs, services, and institutional practices to meet established standards and respond to the evolving needs of students and society.

Institutional Recognitions

The University has earned significant distinctions in accreditation and institutional quality.

Regional Leader

Recognized as the school with the highest number of accredited programs in Region X in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2025.

National Distinction

Recognized as the institution with the highest number of programs granted Associate Status in the Philippines in 2025.

Mindanao First

The first university in Mindanao to be granted Institutional Accreditation Status in 2020.

Accredited Programs

Programs are grouped below according to their current accreditation level and status.

LEVEL IV

First Re-Accredited

Liberal Arts and Business Administration

LEVEL IV

Re-Accredited

Nursing, Master in Management, and Master of Arts in Nursing

LEVEL IV

Accredited

Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Biology, and Psychology

LEVEL III

Re-Accredited

Doctor in Management, Junior High School, Elementary, Radiologic Technology, Tourism, and Accountancy

LEVEL II

Second Re-Accredited

Information Technology

LEVEL II

Re-Accredited

Master of Arts in Education, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, and Criminology

LEVEL II

First Re-Accredited

Pharmacy

CANDIDATE STATUS

Programs Under Candidate Status

Doctor of Education, Master in Nursing, Master in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Special Needs Education, Music, Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Management, Management Accounting, and Kindergarten

A Continuing Commitment to Excellence

Liceo de Cagayan University remains committed to strengthening its academic programs and institutional systems through continuous quality assurance, responsible governance, and recognized accreditation standards.