Established in 1975, St. Paul University Iloilo is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SPUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.