Universidad de San Felipe de Austria

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Universidad de San Felipe de Austria
Type
Public
Active1640–1643
Location

The Universidad de San Felipe de Austria was the first public university in the Philippines.

The educational institution was established by royal decree on December 23, 1640, by

Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera. It closed down in 1644.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Hernandez, Vicente (1996). "The Spanish Colonial Library Institutions". Philippine Studies. 44 (3): 321–348.
  2. .