Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod
Rooted in the Augustinian tradition of the restless search for truth, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod offers a premier destination for Health and Medical Sciences, Education, Engineering and Business Education in the ‘Sugar Capital’ of the Philippines- Negros Occidental. For US students, CSAB provides an unparalleled advantage: a high-caliber, English-medium education in a region renowned for its warm hospitality, vibrant Maskara Festival, and pristine natural beauty of the island. Unlike the steep costs or language barriers of Spain or Tokyo, CSAB offers an affordable, globally-aligned curriculum in a community where East meets West, making it a strategic and soulful choice for the modern scholar.
Academic Calendar
- Semester 1 – July to November
- Semester 2 – November to April
- Summer – May to June
CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence
- 2024 CHED Regional Quality Award – Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Innovation Award for Higher Education
- 2025 CHED Regional Quality Awards
– Award of Excellence in Internationalization Initiatives
– Outstanding Performance Award – Pharmacy Licensure Examination
– Model Implementer Award – Student Financial Assistance Program
– Award of Excellence in Indigenous Peoples Education
– Model Implementer Award – Issuance of Certification, Authentication & Verification (CAV) and Special Orders
– Award of Excellence in Community Extension
Specialized Institutional Spaces
- Research Institutes
- Indigenous Peoples Museum
- Kinaadman Center for Culture and the Arts
- Center for Innovative Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CILTA)
Established in 1962, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSAB) is a premier Catholic institution located in the heart of the Philippines’ “Sugar Capital.”
As a pioneer in Allied Health Programs and Engineering in the region, the college consistently maintains high licensure passing rates and holds prestigious PAASCU accreditation, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence.
The campus is a hub of innovation, featuring the first virtual nursing laboratory in Western Visayas.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management System
AUN-QA Associate Member
Fields of Study for International Students
Business
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
Engineering and Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
- English
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Culture and Arts Program
- Physical Education Program
Health Science
- General Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Medical Technology
- Midwifery
Science and Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Special Options
- Internship
- Volunteer Activities