Local universities and colleges (LUCs)

Local universities and colleges (LUCs) refer to Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-accredited public higher education institutions (HEIs) established by local government units (LGUs) through an enabling ordinance, financially supported by the LGU concerned, and compliant with the policies, standards and guidelines of the CHED. (Sec. 3(e), R.A. No. 10931)