University of Abra

The University of Abra (UAbra), formerly Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST), is a public, non-sectarian, state-funded university in Abra, Philippines. Its main campus is located in Lagangilang and has satellite campuses in La Paz and in the capital town of Bangued.

University of Abra

Former names	Lagangilang Farm School[1] Lagangilang Agricultural School[1] Lagangilang National Agricultural School[2][1] Lagangilang Agricultural College[3][1] Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (1983–2021)
Type	State college
Established	1908; 116 years ago (1908)[1]
President	Gregorio T. Turqueza Jr.
Location	Lagangilang, Abra , Philippines 17°36′42″N 120°43′56″E / 17.6117°N 120.7322°E / 17.6117; 120.7322
Campus	Lagangilang Bangued
Nickname	Buffaloes
Mascot	Buffalo
Website	www.asist.edu.ph
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ASIST was converted to university status by decree of Republic Act 11574 or the "University of Abra Law" which was approved on July 23, 2021.