AUF is a world-class higher education institution committed to excellence in instruction, research and community service. It is the premier university in the region and is among the best universities in the Philippines. It has among the highest percentages of faculty with graduate degrees in the Philippines. These qualifications are the foundation for its quality instruction and research, evidenced by: - Autonomous status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) since 2003. To date, only 68 out of 2,393 Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are granted this status. -Institutional Accreditation by the Federation of Accrediting Associations of the Philippines (FAAP) - ISO 9001-2015 Certification by TUV-SUD - Accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) - Center of Excellence in Information Technology - Center of Development in Computer Engineering - Center of Development in Nursing - Center of Excellence in Criminology - Center of Excellence in Teacher Education AUF graduates have the highest weighted average passing rate in government administered licensure examinations in the region, and among the highest passing rates in the country. AUF offers relevant academic programs responsive to the demands of the local and global markets. This quality education is accessible to ALL -- a philosophy institutionalized through various scholarship programs.