University of Northern Philippines
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) ( Filipino : Pamantasan ng Hilagang Pilipinas ) is located in the Ilocos Sur Province of the Philippines . It is a state university and is considered a major educational institution in the administrative region of the Ilocos region . The main university campus is located on Quirino Boulevard in Vigan City . It has three satellite campuses in Sinait , Santo Domingo and Santa Maria .
Faculties
The University of Northern Philippines has fourteen different faculties , these are divided into higher education and technical schools, as well as colleges for professional training . These are the Graduate School, College of Law, College of Architecture, College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration and Accountancy, College of Communication and Information Technology, College of College Criminal Justice and Social Work, College of Fine Arts, College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Teacher Education, and the College of Technology. The university also has the Upland Research and Development Center (Sinait), Environmental Research and Training Center (Sto. Domingo) and the Marine Research and Development Center (Santa Maria).
history
The university's history began in 1906 with the opening of Vigan High School. In 1910 the Vigan Trade School was separated from it. In 1931 the school was raised in status so that the Ilocos Sur Trade School could be opened. In 1951 the school was converted into the Northern Luzon School of Arts and Trades and in 1965 it was awarded the title of university. The basis for this was Republic Act 4449. In 1989 the Candon Community College was integrated into the organizational structure, but separated again in 2010.
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Coordinates: 17 ° 33 ′ 39.1 ″ N , 120 ° 22 ′ 57.9 ″ E