Bicol University (Bikol: Unibersidad nin Bikol, Tagalog: Pamantasan ng Bikol), also referred to by its acronym (BU or Bicol U), is a regional state, research and coeducational higher education institution in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines with associate campuses scattered throughout the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon. BU is an ISO 9001:2008 certified public university.