Far Eastern University Alabang

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Far Eastern University Alabang
FEU Alabang logo.png
MottoCharging South
Type Private Trimestral Coeducational higher education institution
Established2018;5 years ago (2018)
President Juan Miguel R. Montinola
Senior Executive DirectorBenson T. Tan
Location
Wood District, Filinvest City, Alabang Muntinlupa City
, ,
Philippines

14°24′39″N121°02′14″E / 14.4107°N 121.0372°E / 14.4107; 121.0372
CampusUrban
1.8 ha (18,000 m2)
HymnThe FEU Hymn by Nick Joaquin
Colors Green FEU colors.svg Gold
Nickname Tamaraws of the South
Sporting affiliations
UAAP
MascotTamaraw
Website feualabang.edu.ph
FEU Alabang foot logo.png

FEU Alabang is a private, non-sectarian trimestral, coeducational higher education institution located in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines. [1] Founded on July 21, 2016 as the sixth campus of the Far Eastern University, it offers Senior High School, Engineering, Computer Studies, Accountancy and Business programs.

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FEU Alabang is an annex campus of the FEU Institute of Technology, headed by Dr. Benson T. Tan as Senior Executive Director. The deans, professors, faculties, and grading system of the university are all managed by FEU Tech.

Like its sister schools, FEU Tech and FEU Diliman, the college runs on a trimester academic system. An academic year starts in the second week of August and ends every June.

History

FEU Alabang primarily caters to students in the Southern Metro Manila area. Established in 2018, the school offers various degree programs including science, engineering, technology, and accountancy.

In 2018, the 1.8 ha (4.4-acre) campus welcomed almost 2,000 students to the 14-storey academic building. The campus also features a 200-seater chapel and gymnasium. [2]

In March 2020, FEU Alabang opened its gymnasium for the front line health care workers of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and to help fight the COVID-19 that is rampaging across the country. The campus, being 300 meters away from RITM, allotted 50 beds and a 12-seater lounge as well as a shower, toilet and locker facilities.

Academics

Senior High School

College of Accounts and Business

College of Computer Studies and Multimedia Arts

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College of Engineering

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Campus

FEU Alabang's campus is designed by Arch. Carmelo Casas of Casas + Architects. [5] He prioritized sustainability for the structure, using the sun's orientation and prevailing wind direction for light conservation and proper ventilation to students and faculties. The main academic building can accommodate up to 18,000 students. [2]

In February 2020, the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel was inaugurated. It was headed by FEU President Dr. Michael Alba, FEU Chair Emeritus Dr. Lourdes Reyes Montinola, FEU Chief Finance Officer Johnny Montinola, and Dr. Tan. [6] In September, following its inauguration, Casas + Architects received 5 stars for Public Architecture from the Red Carpet Asia Pacific Property for their work on the chapel. [7]


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