Philippine Christian University

The Philippine Christian University (PCU) is a private, Protestant coeducational basic and higher education institution located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1946 through the initiatives of the laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines. Originally named as Manila Union University, it was renamed as Philippine Christian College (PCC). In 1976, the PCC acquired university status.[1]

Philippine Christian University

Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Pilipinas
Former names	Manila Union University Philippine Christian College
Motto	Faith, Character and Service
Type	Private Protestant research Coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established	1946 (1946)
Religious affiliation	The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines but maintains its independence in governance
Academic affiliations	Inter-Institutional Consortium, ISO, ACSCU-AAI,
Chairman	Bishop Emergencio D. Padillo
President	Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D.
Location	1648 Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila , Metro Manila , Philippines 14.576069°N 120.988901°E / 14.576069; 120.988901
Hymn	PCU Hymn
Colors	Blue   and   Silver
Nickname	PCU Dolphins
Sporting affiliations	NAASCU, NCAA South
Mascot	Dolphin
Website	www.pcu.edu.ph

PCU is one of the two major mainline protestant universities at the heart of Metro Manila.[1] The other is Trinity University of Asia (founded under the auspices of the Protestant Episcopal Church). It is also a member institution of Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU).

The university maintains a satellite campus in Iloilo City through a partnership with the St. Roberts International Academy.