is a private archdiocesan Catholic university in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines.

It is among the top schools in the region, based on its accredited programs, and licensure and professional examination results.

was founded on January 12, 1963, when the bishop of San Fernando, Most Reverend Emilio A. Cinense, D.D., assisted by Msgr.

Pedro D. Puno, the Vicar General, concretized his dream of providing Christian education to the poor young men and women of Pampanga.

The university was originally called Assumption Junior College and was on the third floor of the Assumpta Building in downtown San Fernando.

The school was under the watchful eyes of Sr. Gunfrida Schneyer, O.S.B., who was at the time the Superior of the Community of Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing (Germany).

In 1965 the campus was transferred to its present site at the Unisite Subdivision, in Barangay Del Pilar.

In the same year, the institution was granted government recognition as "Assumption College of Pampanga".

In 1969, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering was added to the roster of degrees offered.

Consequently, enrollment soared and the following buildings were built to accommodate the growing number of students: Under Fr.

Jesus C. Galang, D.D., then the Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando, was installed as the president.

In 1998, Mass Communication and Interior Design were added as among the majors in Liberal Arts.

In the same year, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted the university the permission to convert AB major in Social Work to Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

The Grade School building and the Archbishop Cinense Gymnasium underwent major renovations.

To meet the needs of the growing student populace, rooms at the Archdiocese of San Fernando building (ASF) and the Diocese of San Fernando building (DSF) were occupied to house the computer laboratories, and modern typing, and lecture rooms.

A tennis court with a mini club house were added to enhance the sports and athletic facilities on campus.

In 2007, His Excellency Most Reverend Roberto C. Mallari, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando, Pampanga, was installed as the fifth president.

Winifredo Santos who was later replaced by Dr. Mediatriz D. Martin for Academic Affairs, Rev.

was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to head the Diocese of San Jose in Nueva Ecija.

Aside from the new course offerings, the new administration has concluded its first Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union without hassles.

In August 2005, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved the university's application to offer Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Med), and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics effective school year 2006-2007.

On May 10, 2013, PAAASCU granted re-accreditation for five years to Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education and Business Administration Programs.

Immediately upon Roberto C. Mallari assumption of office, the University was granted a Level II re-accreditation status by PAASCU.

Religious organizations under the supervision of the director of Campus and Outreach Ministry The University of the Assumption is affiliated with the following accredited national professional organizations: Architecture Nursing High School Architecture Nursing Library Guidance Education Mathematics Engineering Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduate School / Academic Research Affiliates in the Computer Science Industry and Academe Affiliate hospitals