Founded in 1969, Bicol University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Legazpi City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bicol Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tabaco City, Daraga, Guinobatan, Polangui. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Bicol University (BU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bicol University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 