Far Eastern University
Private university in Manila
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2024 | Far Eastern University joined the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings, placing 701-705 in Asia. |
2024 | FEU reintroduced Chemistry and Economics programs and launched three new programs: Human Resource and Organizational Development, Pharmacy, and Nutrition and Dietetics. |
2022 | FEU resumed application through the College Entrance Exam (FEUCAT) after the pandemic-related admission changes in the previous year. |
2022 | FEU established a nursing institution in Brunei in collaboration with Jerudong Park Medical Center Sendirian Berhad and formed a partnership with Good Samaritan Colleges in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. |
2022 | New Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing (IHSN) was established, merging the existing Nursing program with Medical Technology. |
2021 | Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Far Eastern University replaced the College Entrance Exam (FEUCAT) with the FEU Student Placement for Admission to College Education (SPACE), using academic performance in Grades 11 and 12 as the basis for admissions. |
April 2021 | The FEUTURE Center officially opened its doors to students and faculty in April 2021, after delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
April 2021 | The FEUTURE Center officially opened its doors to students and faculty at the FEU Manila Campus. |
January 2021 | The FEUTURE Center was initially completed, though its opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
2020 | Far Eastern University was the only Philippine school included in the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking, placing 91st in the Global Top 100 Innovative Universities and 19th on Ethical Value. |
2020 | FEU Manila begins offering extension programs at its Cavite campus. |
January 2020 | Original planned opening of the FEUTURE Center in the first quarter was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
2019 | Engineering Building was renamed from Technology Building, designed by Arch. Pablo Antonio, Jr. |
2019 | FEU entered into a joint venture with the Technological Institute of the Philippines to launch Edustria, a senior high school in Batangas. |
2018 | Construction of the FEUTURE Center, an 8-storey building featuring classrooms, learning facilities, and parking spaces, began at the FEU Manila Campus. |
2018 | The National Museum of the Philippines declared the university's Art Deco buildings, FEU Chapel, and several artworks as National Cultural Treasures (NCT), including the Felipe Mendoza-designed chapel with its Fatima mosaic by Vicente Manansala, paintings by Botong Francisco, stained-glass panels and mural by Antonio Dumlao, brass sculptures by Manansala, and bas-reliefs by Francesco Riccardo Monti. |
2017 | The building was renamed to the Accounts, Business and Finance Building, now housing the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance. |
August 2016 | FEU became the first university in the Philippines to allow students to dress according to their gender identity, relaxing its dress code and introducing progressive policies including all-gender restrooms and flexible school attire options. |
April 2016 | FEU entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire an initial 80% of Roosevelt College, Inc. |
2015 | The building was renovated and returned to FEU Manila, officially renamed as the Admissions Building and now housing various university administrative and educational technology offices. |
2014 | Cafe Alfredo was established in the Alfredo Reyes Hall, operated by students within the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. |
December 2013 | A sixth floor was added to the Science Building, expanding its facilities for Biology, Nursing, Medical Technology, and Pharmacy programs. |
2012 | The FEU Library was honored by the Philippine Association of Academic Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) with the Outstanding Academic/Research Library Award, recognizing its outstanding contribution to academic and research librarianship, library development, and leadership in regional library management, education, training, and information services. |
June 2010 | FEU established the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management and launched the FEU Makati campus, offering baccalaureate programs in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Information Technology, and Business Administration. |
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