The List of Tertiary Institutions owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the World

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The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church maintains one of the largest and most extensive Protestant educational systems in the world, operating nearly over 7,800 schools, colleges, and universities.

The church operates over 137 Adventist universities and colleges with over 147 campuses in 43 different countries. This vast network is guided by a Christ-centered philosophy of holistic education, aiming for the balanced development of the whole person—spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.

The institutions often integrate faith and learning, with notable strengths in theology, medicine, and nursing programs.

Nigeria hosts several significant tertiary institutions under the Adventist umbrella, serving as major centers for the Church’s educational mission in West Africa.

With a long history of academic achievements from the early 1870s, their educational achievements are based on its philosophy of restoring God’s image in their students.

What is the Adventist Higher Education Network?

In the vision of Adventist pioneers in higher education, Frederick Griggs and Warren E. Howell, it is a network of Adventist Colleges and Universities that function, plan, work together, and support one another as cohesive units for the good of the church and society.

We encourage you to explore, search and discover Adventist Universities and Colleges around the world. See the list of Adventist Universities and the opportunities Adventist higher education provides.

Here is a list of universities, colleges and medical institutions owned and operated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Africa

1. 1. Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria
   2. Cosendai Adventist University, Yaoundé, Cameroon
   3. Adventist University of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
   4. Adventist University of Central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
   5. Adventist University of West Congo, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
   6. Adventist University of Lukanga, Butembo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
   7. Adventist University of West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia
   8. Angola Adventist University, Mbongo, Angola
   9. Adventist College of Education, Asokore, Ghana
   10. Bugema University, Kampala, Uganda
   11. Chegutu Adventist University, Zimbabwe
   12. Clifford University, Abia State, Nigeria
   13. Ethiopian Adventist College, Ethiopia
   14. Adventist University of Goma, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
   15. Helderberg College of Higher Education, Somerset West, South Africa
   16. Kamagambo Adventist College, Kisii, Kenya
   17. Kanye Seventh-day Adventist College of Nursing, Kanye, Botswana
   18. Malawi Adventist University (formerly Lakeview College), Ntcheu, Malawi
   19. Nyanchwa Adventist Teachers College, Kenya
   20. Philip Lemon University, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
   21. Rusangu University, Monze, Zambia
   22. Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
   23. Université Adventiste Zurcher, Sambaina, Antsirabe, Madagascar
   24. University of Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
   25. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret, Kenya
   26. Valley View University, Oyibi, Ghana
   27. Not Church owned, but closely aligned with the Seventh-day Adventist Church:
   28. University of Lay Adventists of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
   29. Adeleke University, Osun State, Nigeria

Europe

1. 30. Adventist University of France, France
   31. Hungarian Adventist Theological College, Hungary
   32. Adriatic Union College, Croatia
   33. Italian Adventist College Villa Aurora, Italy
   34. Romanian Adventus University from Cernica, Romania
   35. Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom
   36. Romanian Adventist College of Health, Romania
   37. Romanian Adventist Nursing School, Romania
   38. Friedensau Adventist University, Germany
   39. The Polish College of Theology and Humanities, Poland
   40. Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, Ukraine

Middle East

1. 41. Middle East University, Lebanon

Euro-Asia Division

1. 42. Zaoksky Adventist University, Russia

North America Division

1. 43. AdventHealth University, Orlando, Florida, United States
   44. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States
   45. Burman University, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
   46. Griggs University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States (University-level distance learning, merged with Andrews University in 2013)
   47. Kettering College, Kettering, Ohio, United States
   48. La Sierra University, Riverside, California, United States
   49. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, United States
   50. Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama, United States
   51. Pacific Union College, Angwin, California, United States
   52. Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, United States
   53. Southwestern Adventist University, Keene, Texas, United States
   54. Union Adventist University, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
   55. Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington, United States
   56. Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
   57. Not Church-owned, but closely aligned with the Seventh-day Adventist Church:Hartland College, a division of Hartland Institute, Rapidan, Virginia, United States
   58. Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, Madison, Tennessee, United States
   59. Ouachita Hills College, Amity, Arkansas, United States
   60. Weimar University, Weimar, California, United States
   61. Wildwood College, Wildwood, Georgia, United States

Inter-America Division

1. 62. Venezuelan Adventist University, Venezuela
   63. Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica
   64. Antillean Adventist University, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
   65. Central American Adventist University, Costa Rica
   66. Colombia Adventist University, Colombia
   67. Dominican Adventist University, Dominican Republic
   68. Instituto Universitario del Sureste, Yucatán, Mexico
   69. University of Montemorelos, Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico
   70. Instituto Universitario del Sureste, Tabasco, Mexico
   71. University of Navojoa, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
   72. Herbert Fletcher University, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
   73. Linda Vista University, Pueblo Nuevo, Chiapas, Mexico
   74. Adventist University of Haiti, Carrefour area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti
   75. University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Valley, Trinidad and Tobago

South American Division

1. 76. São Paulo Adventist University Campus 1, Brazil
   77. São Paulo Adventist University Campus 2, Brazil
   78. São Paulo Adventist University Campus 3, Brazil
   79. Amazonia Adventist College, Brazil
   80. Northeast Brazil College, Brazil
   81. Minas Adventist College, Brazil
   82. Paraná Adventist College, Brazil
   83. Ecuador Adventist Technical Institute, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador
   84. Adventist Institute of Uruguay, Canelones, Uruguay
   85. Misiones Adventist College, Misiones, Argentina
   86. Bolivia Adventist University, Cochabamba, Bolivia
   87. Chile Adventist University, Chillan, Chile
   88. Adventist University of the Plata, Entre Ríos, Argentina
   89. Peruvian Union University Campus 1, Juliaca, Peru
   90. Peruvian Union University Campus 2, Lima, Peru
   91. Peruvian Union University Campus 3, Tarapoto, Peru

Southern Asia Division

1. 92. Flaiz Adventist College, Narsapur, India
   93. Hume McHenry Memorial High School and Jr. College, Pune, India
   94. Helen Lowry College of Arts & Commerce, Aizawl, India
   95. Lakpahana Adventist College and Seminary, Sri Lanka
   96. Adventist International School, Sri Lanka
   97. Lowry Memorial College & Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, India
   98. METAS of Seventh-day Adventist Colleges, Surat, India
   99. Northeast Adventist University, Jowai, India
   100. Pakistan Adventist Seminary & College, Pakistan
   101. Roorkee Adventist College, Roorkee, India
   102. Seventh-day Adventist College of Education, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
   103. Spicer Adventist University, Pune, India
   104. Seventh-day Adventist College of Nursing, Ottapalam, Kerala, India
   105. Yangon Adventist Seminary, Yangon, Myanmar

Southern Asia-Pacific Division

1. 106. Bangladesh Adventist Seminary School and College, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
   107. Bangladesh Adventist Nursing College, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
   108. Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Penang, Malaysia
   109. Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Lalaan, Silang, Cavite, Philippines
   110. Adventist University of the Philippines, Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite, Philippines
   111. Asia-Pacific International University (formerly Mission College), Muak Lek, Saraburi Province, Thailand
   112. Central Philippine Adventist College, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines
   113. Indonesian Adventist University, Parongpong, Bandung, Indonesia
   114. Manila Adventist College, Pasay, Philippines
   115. McNeilus Maranatha Christian College, Kalaymyo, Myanmar
   116. Adventist Medical Center College – Iligan, Inc., Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
   117. Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines
   118. Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary, Myaungmya, Myanmar
   119. Naga View Adventist College, Panicuason, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
   120. Northeast Luzon Adventist College, Mabini, Alicia, Isabela, Philippines
   121. Northern Luzon Adventist College, Artacho, Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines
   122. Palawan Adventist Medical Center and Colleges, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
   123. Philippine Advent College, Magsaysay, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
   124. South Philippine Adventist College, Camanchiles, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Philippines
   125. Surya Nusantara Adventist College, Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia
   126. Klabat University, Airmadidi, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Northern Asia-Pacific Division

1. 127. Hong Kong Adventist College, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
   128. Sahmyook Bogeon Daehakgyo (Sahmyook Health University College), South Korea
   129. Sahmyook University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
   130. Saniku Gakuin College, Isumi-gun, Chiba-ken, Japan
   131. Taiwan Adventist College, Nantou County, Taiwan

South Pacific Division

1. 132. Avondale University, Cooranbong, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
   133. Fulton Adventist University College, Nadi, Fiji
   134. Mamarapha College, Karragullen, Western Australia, Australia
   135. Pacific Adventist University, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
   136. Sonoma Adventist College, Kokopo, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
   137. Atoifi Adventist College of Nursing, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.