University of the Immaculate Conception

The University of the Immaculate Conception (Filipino: Pamantasang Imaculada Conception), also referred to by its acronym UIC, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines.

The university began in 1905 as Escuela Catolica de San Pedro along Bonifacio Street in downtown Davao City with only primary and intermediate courses.

A year later, the school became Immaculate Conception College (ICC) as it started to offer college-level courses.

In 1961, the Liberal Arts Program was added along with majors in commerce and medical technology.

Three more undergraduate majors were then added: namely, chemistry, nutrition & dietetics and a course on pharmacy aiding.

The graduate school was chosen by Fund Assistance for Private Education (FAPE) to be a training center in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Called the Main campus, it was built in the 1960s to house the college's growing population.

The Annex campus in Bonifacio Street houses the Business and Governance, Engineering, Education, and Liberal Arts colleges.