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The Ateneo de Zamboanga began in 1912 as Escuela Catolica, a parochial school run by Spanish Jesuits at the Immaculate Conception Church's old site, right across the Sunken Garden. Fr. Manuel M. Sauras, S.J., was the first director. In 1930, the American Jesuits took over from the Spanish Jesuits with Fr. Thomas Murray, S.J. as the first American director. Classes were also held in the Knights of Columbus (K of C) building, now the site City Theater. The first high school students graduated from Ateneo in 1932. In 1938, a library was built on the first floor of the K of C Building. A facade, an auditorium, and an annex were also built. John Shinn was appointed headmaster of the Grade School, and Fr. Francis Clark, S.J. became the principal and dean of the High School discipline. The school was closed during World War II. The Japanese used it as a public elementary school until it was shelled and bombed by the American forces on March 8 and 9 in 1945, before the city's liberation. View full university

The college was established in 1956 as the Southern Mindanao branch of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology (PIFT), the U.P.'s predecessor in the Visayas - College of Fisheries. In 1965, the SMSF became the first fishery school under the Department of Education to attain college status by R.A. No. 3434 and was renamed Mindanao Regional School of Fisheries (MRSF). In 1980, the MRSF was included as one of the eight project institutes of the Sixth Education Project of the Philippine government that were developed into Regional Institutes of Fisheries Technology (RIFTs) through a US$38 million loan package from the World Bank. In 1986, the college was granted its charter and the mandate to develop and implement courses in fisheries, maritime technology, marine sciences, development management, food technology, and computer science with the issuance of P.D. No. 2020 converting the then MRSF-RIFT into the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST). A learning institution that transforms individuals into globally competitive human capital in fisheries, maritime and information technology, pedagogy, and industries for the rational management of aquatic resources. Generate and manage knowledge in the institution's academic disciplines, produce ecologically–conscious professionals, provide leadership in the sustainable development of the aquatic ecosystems and improve the people's quality of life. The college scholarship is open to all academically qualified applicants. As a general rule, a scholarship awardee must have passed the college admission test and the colleges' admission requirements where he/she intends to enroll. The scholarship awardee must show proof of personal integrity, good moral character, scholarship qualities, and civic consciousness in the form of certification. A coordination effort with the barangay officials of two barangays (Lampang and victoria) where snap mangrove rehabilitation was conducted and yielded positive results that led to the forging of a memorandum of agreement establishment of aquasilviculture project in the area. A total of eight aquasilviculture units were successfully constructed from January to December 2015. Six additional units in barangay camping under the leadership of Mr. Salvador Arrieta and two units in barangay victoria under Mr. Edmond delante, president of their respective groups. Farm inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and fry fingerlings were already issued to some completed units. Crab seed stock was still expecting to arrive for the project upon the availability of stock. View full university

The Universidad de Zamboanga's utmost concern is to bring quality education to its multi-cultural clients from various ethnic and tribal groups of Mindanao. Soaring beyond its golden years, the Universidad de Zamboanga does not only maintain but continually evolve to bring out the best in you. A globally recognized autonomous University of progressive learning that nurtures socially responsible transformational leaders. The Universidad de Zamboanga is a lifelong learning catalyst producing morally upright and globally sought-after professionals through technology-based instruction and multidisciplinary research anchored on the industry's needs that fosters self-reliant communities. Today, Universidad de Zamboanga boasts seven (7) campuses, ISO 9001:2008 certification, PACUCOA accreditation, and a Medical Center, which serves not just like a hospital, but an academic backbone for research in the field of medical sciences. It also expanded its operation by opening a branch in Pagadian City. U.Z. gears up for greater heights and continues to strive for excellence as it lives up to its motto: "Educacion es Libertad!" With the passing away of Dr. Arturo Eustaquio III, who served as CEO and President for 37 years, Atty. Linda Eustaquio-Lim took over the position as the CEO and President of Universidad de Zamboanga. The Universidad de Zamboanga maintains a Quality Management System that complies with institutional, national, and international quality standards. It commits to provide educational and related services that meet stakeholders' requirements and strive to exceed their expectations. Universidad de Zamboanga, at the forefront of the Eustaquio family, was built on providing Quality Education to aspiring individuals to equip them with the knowledge that will make a difference in fostering national development. As a social enterprise, we adhere to the highest ethical, academic, and professional standards. Our founding principles include a commitment to the public good, social justice, respect for diversity, and responsible stewardship of resources. As such, we provide our employees with fair wages, social security, and a safe and sound working environment. In the pursuit of the public good, we are proactive in reaching out to our constituency and communities by extending livelihood and scholarship program projects that are most helpful to the community and projects we do best. As responsible stewards of our environment, we strengthen our commitment to our planet by providing environmental solutions and pursuing green projects to reduce the ecological impact we bring to the world. Universidad de Zamboanga's social mission is our comparative advantage to other institutions within the region. We are a business, but we are also a globally responsible corporate citizen who firmly believes in taking a stand and giving back to our community. The Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges (ZAEC) was established with the primary objective of providing affordable education to the underprivileged. This aim was driven by the founder's dream and inspired by his own life story, for he was once a struggling UP scholar. Eng. Eustaquio wanted a school that would embody the ideals and aspirations of the youth live up to the expectations of the people of a school for everybody, regardless of social standing, religion, political affiliations, and one that imparts a higher level of understanding that enable students to be successful in their professional and personal endeavor. The Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges (ZAEC) was established with the primary objective of providing affordable education to the underprivileged. This aim was driven by the founder's dream and inspired by his own life story, for he was once a struggling UP scholar. Eng. Eustaquio wanted a school that would embody the ideals and aspirations of the youth live up to the expectations of the people of a school for everybody, regardless of social standing, religion, political affiliations, and one that imparts a higher level of understanding that enable students to be successful in their professional and personal endeavor. Zamboanga A.E. Colleges started with a Secondary School, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Commerce with 479 students. Classes were initially held at the former Mendoza Building, where Young Mart is now located. By June of 1949, ZAEC was moved to its new home, the present city campus. In the same year, the first High School Graduation took place, and the Complete Academic Secondary Course was granted government recognition. The first batch of college graduates was turned over in 1952. As ZAEC seeks to provide and reach out to more students, it opened a branch in Ipil in the SY 2002-2003. From a population of about two hundred in the first year, today, the campus is home to about seven hundred students. Zamboanga A.E. Colleges was given ISO accreditation last December 2, 2002. It was the first ISO 9000:2001 Certified Higher Education Institution in Western Mindanao, and it was recently elevated to ISO 9001:2008 Certification. April 11, 2005, marks this institution's glorious event as the CHED Manila granted the most expected university status. The university was given a new name—UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA. View full university