Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
University of the City of Marikina
Motto Discipline, Excellence, Good Taste
Type Public, City University
Established June 6, 2003
Location Philippines Marikina City, Metro Manila,, Philippines
Colors Green
Affiliations ALCU
Website PLMAR Official Website

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (simply known as PLMar) is the first city government-funded university in Marikina City, Philippines. It was established to provide quality but affordable territory education to the residence of Marikina by Ordinance No.015 Series of 2003. The effort was spearheaded by Mayor Marides C. Fernando, Cong. Marcelino Teodoro, and Dr. Jerome Mendoza. Its guiding slogan is para sa kaunlaran, tao naman (for prosperity, people turn).

Enrollment in 2003 was 1,424 students and has successively increased; the 2012-2013 enrollment is 6,051. PLMar surpasses the national rate of graduates who pass the professional, Regulation Commission National Board Examinations for Nurses, Teachers and Criminologist. PLMar has a commitment to produce work-ready, career-focused, and community-oriented graduates, and has been successful in developing globally competitive graduates that are employed internationally.

The present leadership is headed by Mayor Del R. De Guzman, and with karunungan one of the 7-k flagship programs of his administration, PLMar gears its programs toward their achievement and hope to maintain Marikina as a vibrant community of citizens, proud of their roots and have a mutual concern for the common good.

Vision

PLMar, a model University that meets global challenges producing disciplined and excellent leaders.

Mission

PLMar is committed to produce work-ready, career-focused, and community-oriented graduates honed through holistic and lifelong learning.

Curricular offerings

Short Courses

Four-year Programs

Five-year Programs

Graduate Programs

See also

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