On May 28, 2018, LPU and Cebu Landmasters, Inc. inked a deal to develop a university town in a 17-hectare property near Davao International Airport. The LPU Town Center will feature a convention center, a hotel, condominium units, restaurants, and other business establishments, aside from the university buildings.[3] 5.2 hectares of property is allocated for the campus alone.[4]
LPU Davao opened in June 2019,[6] while classes started in July 2019 for Senior High School (Junior College) and in August 2019 for College.
The first commencement exercise of the Senior High School department was livestreamed on August 14, 2021.[7] The ceremony trended on social media as netizens commended the institution's creativity to deliver a memorable graduation to students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]
Education program
Air Academy
Beginning April 2022, LPU Davao offers basic and advanced Drone Flight Training classes.[9] It is expected to offer a Cabin Crew Training Program, among other aviation courses, in the near future.[9]
College
LPU Davao offers various undergraduate degrees under Health and Sciences, Business Management and Accounting, Arts and Sciences, and International Tourism and Hospitality Management.[10]
International Culinary Institute
The LPU Davao International Culinary Institute (ICI) offers a wide array of short- and long-term culinary training programs based on international standards.
Junior College
LPU Davao offers various Senior High School (SHS) academic tracks for Grades 11 and 12 under the K–12 Basic Education.[10] The SHS department is referred to as Junior College.[11]