Lyceum of the Philippines University (Filipino: Pamantasang Liseo ng Pilipinas) also referred to by its acronym LPU is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational higher education institution located at intramuros in the City of Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1952 by Dr. José P. Laurel, who was the third president of the Republic of the Philippines. The LPU has affiliate/branch campuses in Makati, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Davao.