Established in 1938, the UAAP started out with only four schools: University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, National University, and Far Eastern University, which was called Institute of Accountancy back then. For the years to come, the UAAP would continue to add more sporting events and schools as it transformed into the country’s most popular collegiate athletic association. These schools are Adamson University and University of the East in 1970, Ateneo de Manila University in 1978, and lastly, De La Salle University in 1986.