The University of Mindanao was established in 1946 and is one of the oldest universities in Southern Philippines. It is a non-sectarian school offering the most number of academic programs in this part of the country.

Located in Davao city, it is the largest private university in Mindanao with nine campuses and branches in Southern Mindanao and cited as having the most number of PACUCOA accredited programs in the country today.

The university has an Autonomous Status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through CEB Res. No. 076-2009 and Category A (t) Status per CMO No. 09 s.2009.

UM is also the first academic institution in Mindanao with an institutional ISO 9001:2008 Certification, and currently has an updated certification ISO 9001: 2015.

The College of Computing Education maintains its reputation as one of the best computer schools in the region through its PACUCOA Level III accredited programs as well as being a certified Center of Development. The College is composed of highly qualified faculty members who are skilled and equipped with the updated skills in the different fields of computer studies. It has forged collaborations with Apple, Google, Microsoft and IBM.