Notre Dame of Marbel University Graduate School Granted PAASCU Level III Re-Accreditation for Five Years

Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) continues to demonstrate academic excellence as its Graduate School programs have been granted PAASCU Level III Re-Accredited Status, making it the first and only graduate school in Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) to earn this distinction for three consecutive accreditation cycles.

The following Graduate School programs earned the prestigious Level III Re-Accredited Status for five years (2025–2030):

• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management

• Master in Business Administration

• Master of Arts in Education

The recognition was conferred through the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) under the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP), affirming that the programs have satisfactorily met rigorous national standards in instruction, research, faculty qualifications, student services, and community engagement.

Level III accreditation is a mark of excellence granted to programs that demonstrate high standards of quality instruction and a strong tradition of research and extension services. It reflects a sustained commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and institutional integrity.

As the first higher education institution in Region 12 to secure this Level III re-accreditation status for these Graduate School programs, NDMU strengthens its position as a leading academic institution in Mindanao.

The certification is valid until November 2030 and further strengthens NDMU’s standing as a Center of Development for Teacher Education and a CHED-recognized autonomous higher education institution.

This historic accomplishment marks another significant chapter in Notre Dame of Marbel University’s continuing pursuit of excellence — setting the benchmark for graduate education in Region 12 and beyond.