The Ateneo de Manila University, commonly referred to as the Ateneo de Manila or the Ateneo, is a private, Catholic, teaching and research university, and a basic education institution located in Quezon City, Philippines. Established in 1859 by the Jesuits, it is among the oldest Jesuit-administered institutions of higher education in the Asia-Pacific.
Former names: Escuela Municipal de Manila (1960–1980) · Ateneo Municipal de Manila (1865–1909) · Ateneo de Manila (1909–1959)
Motto: Lux in Domino
Motto in English: Light in the Lord
Type: Private, research, non-profit, coeducational basic and higher education institution
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