On June 25, 1971, the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) was established by virtue of Resolution No.451, series 1971 of the UNP Board of Regents. Prof. Arturo Rabara served as the first dean of the College. In the same year, the degree program Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Advertising Arts and the two-year non-degree program Associate in Commercial Arts were offered.
In 1981, the College was separated from the College of Architecture and it was called as the Institute of Fine Arts, and on the same year, Mr. Floro Daniel A. Perlas, designated as the Director of the Institute. The Institute became a distinct unit offering the four-year degree Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), major in Advertising Arts. It further offered a two-year vocational course in Associate in Commercial Arts (ACA) for students who did not pass in the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) and the University College Admission Test (CAT).
March 25, 2026—The College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Library and Faculty Lounge, titled “Talikhain: Living Incubators
Two faculty members from the University of Northern Philippines brought Philippine artistry to the international stage as they participated in the 6th Greater Mekong Subregion
Interior Design students from the University of Northern Philippines – College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) delivered an outstanding performance on the national stage,
In a dynamic showcase of artistry and cultural heritage, second-year Interior Design students from the College of Fine Arts and Design opened “HABI,” an art
The University of Northern Philippines formally concluded the three-day accreditation survey visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP)
Following the successful evaluation of the Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED) program, the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) once again affirmed its strong
-DOMINADOR AYSON, DBA
Franco O. Que, CPA (MBA ’13)
