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Accredited Programs

Level 1 Applicant

1. BS Civil Engineeering
2. BS Electrical Engineering

Level II Formal

1. Master of Arts in Business Administration
2. Master of Arts in Public Administration
3. BS Computer Engineering
4. BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
5. BS Nursing

Level II 1st Reaccredited Status

1. Master of Arts in Education

Level II 2nd Reaccredited Status

1. BS Criminology
2. BS Mechanical Engineering

Level II 3rd Reaccredited Status

1. Liberal Arts major in Political Science
2. Liberal Arts major in English
3. Liberal Arts major in Economics
4. Commerce major in Management Accounting
5. Commerce major in Entrepreneur
6. Commerce major in Banking and Finance
7. Commerce major in Business Management
8. Bachelor in Elementary Education
9. Bachelor in Secondary Education

Accrediting Body: Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation(PACUCOA)
1. How was Northwestern University established?

Way back in 1932, an enterprising group of educators composed of Angel Albano, Cresencio Barangan, Maximo Caday, Manuela Romero, Encarnacion L. Ruiz, Rufina Mariano and Nicolas Nicolas pooled their hard-earned savings to put up and establish the first private non-sectarian educational institution in Ilocos Norte known as the Northwestern Academy. Read more: Tracing Northwestern University’s Growth

2. What is the Institutional Philosophy of Northwestern University?

The Institutional Philosophy : Northwestern University believes that every person is created in the image of God and, hence has the capacity for excellence attained through knowledge, virtue and the democratic principles of freedom, truth, justice and equality. Read more: INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES

3. What is the NWU Vision?

VISION : Northwestern University envisions itself to be a premiere institution of learning in  Asia committed to excellence and ethical formation for global relevance. Read more: INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES

4. What is the NWU Mission?

MISSION :Northwestern University is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and ethically upright leaders. Read more: INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES

5. What are the CORE VALUES of Northwestern University?

CHAMPS comprise the CORE VALUES of NWU. CHAMPS stands for:

C-Commitment to Excellence

H-Honesty and Integrity

A-Active Involvement

P-Professionalism

S-Selfless service

Read more: INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES

6. What is the University’s Quality Policy?

Quality Policy: Northwestern University is committed to deliver quality education to the full satisfaction of its students and stakeholders. We shall do this by employing highly competent and principled faculty and personnel equipped with adequate educational resources, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning with due consideration and responsiveness to internal and external factors and risks.

The University shall fulfill all statutory and regulatory requirements and shall utilize, review and continuously improve its Quality Management System.
The institutional quality objectives may also be read in. Read more: INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES

7. What does the NWU Seal stand for?

The ten (10) scallops in the University seal stand for the original incorporators of Northwestern University who, imbued with a deep sense of mission, gave the best years of their lives to provide the Ilocanos quality education. The maroon symbolizes their utmost dedication, sincerity and passion to make the school a premier educational institution anchored on academic freedom and legacy that continues to be preserved through the years. The golden yellow color speaks of the quality of education that Northwestern University offers to everyone who would want to grow in spirit and wisdom. The book stands for knowledge. Read more: THE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SEAL

8. What are the program offerings at Northwestern University?

Northwestern University is a higher education institution offering pre-elementary, elementary, junior high and senior high school and tertiary level programs.  It also offers graduate and post graduate studies and Juris Doctor. Read more: PROGRAM OFFERINGS