Students of the university and its graduates are referred to as "Mga Iskolar ng Bayan" ("Scholars of the Nation") but they are commonly called as Bueños.

[6] The Bicol University[7][8][9] was founded on June 21, 1969, by virtue of Republic Act 5521[10] and was formally organized on September 22, 1970.

Quality Policy - Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research, and extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

As of 2023, the members of the Board of Regents are: District Representative, Baguio City, Lone District The Legazpi West (Main) Campus is located on the boundary of Daraga, Albay and Legazpi City along the national highway, Rizal St. Aside from the Administration Building, the campus also hosts the following colleges and institutes: 1.

Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development (BUJMRIGD)[21] Course Offered: Bachelor of Public Administration 10.

[24] It also hosts the Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School-Elementary Department[25] and Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School-High School Department (BUCEILS-HS).

[26] The Bicol University Main Library,[27] Student Union Center,[28] Amphitheater and the Little Theater are also found in this campus.

BUCAF is a member of Philippine Agroforestry Education and Research Network (PAFERN)[40] Courses Offered: 19.

BU College of Veterinary Medicine (BUCVM) is currently under construction at Brgy Bay, Ligao City.

11973 or the law to establish the Bicol University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ligao City.

The program is currently housed at BU Guinobatan - Mauraro Campus Courses Offered: The University Library System is for the use of students and other researchers.

Some of its facilities for athletics include a soccer field, olympic-sized swimming pool, a rubberized track oval, and a grandstand.