Notre Dame of Marbel University, also known by its acronym NDMU, is a private Catholic educational institution run by the Marist Brothers in Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines. It was founded in 1945 and offers pre-school, elementary, high school, college and postgraduate courses. It is the first Marist university in the Philippines since 1992, and it houses one of largest library in Southern Mindanao, known as NDMU Library. NDMU is the only university in Koronadal City and is considered to be the premier university and the prime academic institution in the province of South Cotabato. NDMU is a member of the Notre Dame Educational Association, a group of Notre Dame Schools in the Philippines under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also the Patroness of the University.

History and timeline

Rev. Francis McSorley, OMI, founded Notre Dame of Marbel High School immediately after World War II to cater to the education needs of the sons and daughters of the settlers of Koronadal valley. It was the first high school in the area. Natural Science. NDMC accepted the responsibility to be the Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC). The annex building for the RSTC offices was constructed.

Marist Brothers

The Marist Brothers of the Schools (FMS), commonly known as the Marist Brothers, is a congregation of men who devote their lives to Christian education throughout the world, running Catholic schools or otherwise for the training and guidance of youth. The congregation was founded in France in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, who realized the values of Catholic Education in schools wherein God, the Blessed Virgin, Catholic Doctrine, and morality are part of the daily program. The greatest concentration of Marist Brothers is in France, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, The United States, Cairo, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Argentina, New Zealand, Belgium, and Italy. In Asia, The Marist Brothers are in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Guam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. The Marists are sure of their future in the Philippines for already many Filipinos have become Marist Brothers and more young men are now in training in the Aspirancy in Lagao, General Santos City, in the novitiate in Tamontaka, Cotabato City and in the Scholasticate in Marikina, Metro Manila. Presently, the Filipino Marist Brothers administer 2 Universities and 1 college: Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Notre Dame of Marbel University, and Notre Dame of Kidapawan College. It also runs seven high schools and four elementary schools. These schools are located in Kidapawan City, City of Koronadal, Marikina, Cotabato City, General Santos City, and Jolo.

Facilities

Colleges

Curriculum

Postgraduate

Graduate

Law School

Five-Year Courses

Four-Year Courses

Three-Year Courses

Two-Year Courses

Special Programs

IBED Campus

The Notre Dame of Marbel University – Integrated Basic Education Department Campus is located in Purok Masikap, Barangay Sto. Nino, City of Koronadal and offers the following:

NDMU Farm

NDMU has a farm located at Brgy. Paraiso, City of Koronadal and includes the following:

NDMU Complex

The NDMU Complex comprises the following: They are along Alunan Avenue, in front of South Cotabato Sports Complex (SMRAA) and DepEd South Cotabato Division.

Presidents

2021 – Present Bro. Paterno C. Corpus, FMS 2021 – 2021 Acting Bro. Dominador A. Santiago, FMS 2006 – 2021 Bro. Wilfredo E. Lubrico, FMS 1999 – 2006 Bro. Crispin P. Betita, FMS 1993 – 1999 Dr. Leonor P. Pagunsan 1989 – 1993 Bro. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS 1985 – 1989 Bro. Manuel P. Uluan, FMS 1980 – 1985 Bro. Wenceslao Calimpon, FMS 1976 – 1980 Bro. Renato Cruz, FMS 1973 – 1976 Bro. Agustin Cabrera, FMS 1970 – 1973 Bro. Paul Johannes Meuten, FMS 1966 – 1970 Bro. Damian Teston, FMS 1961 – 1966 Bro. Henry Joseph Ruiz, FMS 1958 – 1961 Bro. Herbert Daniel Dumont, FMS 1957 – 1958 Bro. Joseph Damian Teston, FMS 1952 – 1957 Bro. Herbert Daniel Dumont, FMS

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