Philippine Normal University

Philippine Normal University
Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas (Filipino)
Former names
  • Philippine Normal School (1901–1949)
  • Philippine Normal College (1949–1991)
MottoTruth. Excellence. Service.
TypePublic Nonsectarian Research higher education institution
EstablishedJanuary 21, 1901
(123 years and 289 days)
AccreditationAACCUP
Academic affiliations
Budget₱874,529,000 (2023)
ChairmanJ. Prospero de Vera III
PresidentBert J. Tuga
Vice-presidentMarilyn U. Balagtas (academics)
Academic staff
334 (all campuses, 2020)
Administrative staff
304 (all campuses, 2020)
Location,
Philippines (main campus)

14°35′16″N 120°58′59″E / 14.5877°N 120.9831°E / 14.5877; 120.9831
CampusUrban
Main:
Ermita, Manila
3.7 hectares (37,000 m2)
Satellite:
Alma Mater SongO, Alma Mater Ko (Hail, Alma Mater! Hail!)
Colors   Royal blue & gold
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA-NCR
Websitewww.pnu.edu.ph

The Philippine Normal University (PNU; Filipino: Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas) is a public coeducational teacher education and research university in the Philippines. It was established in 1901 through Act No. 74 of the Philippine Commission "for the education of natives of the Islands in the science of teaching". It has campuses in Manila, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9647, it is the country's National Center for Teacher Education.

In addition to the powers and functions provided for in its charter, the university is mandated to conduct researches, build and develop a database of education policies, and provide technical support to the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education, as well as assistance to the Congress of the Philippines, in the design and analysis of programs, projects, and legislative proposals concerning teacher training, teacher education, continuing professional education of teachers and academic supervisors, teacher education curricula, and other issues affecting teacher education.