Polytechnic University of the Philippines
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| Established | October 1904 |
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| Type | Public, State University |
| Undergraduates | Approx. 52,000 |
| Location | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Hymn | Imno ng PUP |
| Website | [1] |
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a Philippine state university. It is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning offering programs in the applied arts and sciences related to the fields of commerce, information and communications technology and business administration. It runs several campuses and extension campuses throughout Luzon.
[edit] Institution
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas)operates year-round, following a semestral calendar with a summer term. Some 1,483 full-time and part-time faculty members serve the University's estimated 52,000 students, the largest in the Philippines, with a few of the full-time faculty holding administrative positions. 707 regular and casual administrative employees provide support services to the University population. Faculty members spend two-thirds of their time in teaching and one-third in research and extension activities.
[edit] University Governance
PUP is governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Circular No. 4, series of 1997. The PUP community comprises the university's Board of Regents, University Officials, Administrative and Academic Personnel, Students, various Organizations, and the Alumni.
Governance of PUP is conducted by the Board of Regents through policy-making functions to carry out the mission and programs of the University. Day-to-day affairs of the University are administered by an appointed President who is assisted by five Vice-Presidents for Academic Affairs, Student Services, Administration, Research and Development, and Finance.
[edit] Programs
The University offers ladder-type higher vocational programs, distance learning (open university system), technical and professional programs in the area of business and distributive arts, education and the social sciences related to the fields of commerce, business administration, and other polytechnic areas.
At its main campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila, it has 17 different colleges offering various courses ranging from business to engineering, politics to food science, economics to fine arts. Accountancy is the most popular degree among students. The College of Business is the biggest college in terms of student population. It is followed by the College of Engineering, College of Accountancy and College of Economics, Finance and Politics. It also offers graduate studies through its Graduate School.
One of the major functions of the University is research, a key component of scholarship and teaching. During the years under review, PUP received and allotted government and private funding to research.
[edit] CHED Center
The College of Computer Management and Information Technology is recognized as the Commission of Higher Education's Center of Computer Education in the Philippines.
[edit] Research Center
The Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center (NALRC) is the University's official reserch center and Library. There are satellite reserch centers of NALRC in the Colleges of Communication, Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts, Tourism and HRM, the Technopreneurial Center, the Graduate School as well as the extension branches.
[edit] Buildings and Facilities
A. Mabini Center
- The Marble Pylon (University Official Symbol)
- Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center (with College of Law)
- Main Building
- Amphitheatre
- Unyon ng Mag-aaral Building
- Track Oval
- Physical Education Gym
- Interfaith Chapel
- Open University Building
- Linear Park
NDC Center
- Engineering and Architecture Building (Houses CE and CAFA)
- Mass Communication Center
- Mass Communication Theatre
- The University Press
- Antique House Along Pureza St.
M.H. del Pilar Center
- Jasmin Hostel
- Graduate School
- Colleges of Tourism and HRM; and Nutrition and Food Sciences
[edit] Undergraduate Programs (PUP - Manila, Main Campus)
Bachelor of Science Degrees (with corresponding College)
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (CAFA)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (CoA)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (CS)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology (CA)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CCMIT)
Bachelor of Science in Economics (CEFP)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (CNFS)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CA)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (CAFA)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (CCMIT)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (CS)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (CE)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (CNFS)
Bachelor of Science in Physics (CS)
Bachelor of Science in Political Economy (CEFP)
Bachelor of Science in Sociology (CoA)
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in English (CLL)
Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Foreign Languages) (CLL)
Batsilyer ng Arte sa Filipino (Komunikasyong Pangmadla) (CLL)
Batsilyer ng Arte sa Filipino (Sining ng Pagtuturo) (CLL)
Bachelor of Arts in History (CoA)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (CoA)
Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts (CoA)
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations (CB)
Bachelor in Applied Statistics (CS)
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (CEFP)
Bachelor in Broadcast Communication (CoC)
Bachelor in Business Administration (Management) (CB)
Bachelor in Business Administration (Marketing) (CB)
Bachelor in Business Teacher Education (COABTE)
Bachelor in Communication Research (CoC)
Bachelor in Cooperatives (CC)
Bachelor in Entrepreneurial Management (CB)
Bachelor in Fine Arts (Advertising Arts) (CAFA)
Bachelor in Fine Arts (Interior Design) (CAFA)
Bachelor in Hotel and Restaurant Management (CTHRM)
Bachelor in Journalism (CoC)
Bachelor of Laws (CoL)
Bachelor in Library and Information Science (CS)
Bachelor in Office Administration (COABTE)
Bachelor in Political Science (with specialization in International Relations) (CEFP)
Bachelor in Public Administration and Governance (CEFP)
Bachelor in Physical Education (CPES)
Bachelor in Tourism (CTHRM)
Bachelor in Transport Management (CTHRM)
Associate Programs
Associate in Health Science Education
[edit] Graduate Programs (PUP - Manila, Graduate School)
Doctorate Programs Doctor in Business Administration, Doctor in Public Administration, Doctor in Educational Management,
Masteral ProgramsMaster in Business Administration, Master in Library and Information Science, Master in Information Technology, Master in Public Administration, Master in Psychology, Master in Physical Education and Sports, Master in Industrial Engineering and Management, Master in Communications, Master in Educational Management, Master in Business Education, Master in Applied Statistics,
Master of Science in Mathematics Education, Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Earthquake Engineering,
Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Arts in Filipino, Master of Arts in Language Teaching
[edit] History
PUP began as the Manila Business School (MBS), founded in October 1904 as part of the city school system under the superintendence of C.A. O'Reilley. This was a response to the demand for the training of personnel for government service, and the felt need to provide skills essential for private employment. In 1908, it was renamed Philippine School of Commerce (PSC), was and merged with the Philippine Normal School (PNS) in 1933 to 1946. Republic Act 779 changed the PSC to Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) in 1952. Subsequently, the Philippine College of Commerce (PCC) was converted into a chartered state university, now known as the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, by virtue of Presidential Decree Number 1341 issued by the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on April 1, 1978. PUP celebrated its centennial in October 2004.
[edit] Colleges and Departments (PUP - Manila, Main Campus)
The 16 Colleges of the PUP - Manila are classified into two: the Independent colleges and the United colleges. The colleges that belong to the independent classification are those that enjoy the independence from the governance of the Main Campus director and have their own College building located outside the school campus. Although attached to PUP - Manila (which is the main campus), the independent colleges prefer their freedom to ensure their competitiveness as academic institutions with the College Deans as the executive governor. The United colleges are those that are under the supervision of the Main Campus director. The colleges in the A. Mabini Center belong to this classification.
College of Accountancy (CoA), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 3 1st Re-survey
College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA), NDC
College of Arts (CA), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 3 and Level 2
College of Business (CB), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 3 1st Re-survey
College of Communication (CoC), NDC
AACCUP Level 3 Re-accredited status
College of Computer Management and Information Technology (CCMIT), A. Mabini
CHED Center of Development for Excellence in Information Technology AACCUP Level 2
College of Economics, Finance and Politics (CEFP), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 2
College of Engineering (CE), NDC
AACCUP Level 2 Re-accredited status
College of Law (CoL), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 2 Re-accredited status
College of Languages and Linguistics (CLL), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 3 1st Re-Survey
College of Nutrition and Food Science (CNFS), M.H. del Pilar
College of Office Administration and Business Teacher Education (COABTE), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 2 and Level 3 1st Re-Survey
College of Physical Education and Sports (CPES), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 1
College of Science (CS), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 3 Re-accredited status and 1st Re-Survey
College of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management (CTHRM), M.H. del Pilar
AACCUP Level 1
College of Cooperatives (CC), A. Mabini
AACCUP Level 1
Graduate School
[edit] Secondary Education
PUP Laboratory High School (Manila)
PUPBEPZ Laboratory High School (Bataan Export Processing Zone)
[edit] Students
Majority of the students belong to the economically-challenged level of Philippine society. The students are referred to as Iskolar ng Bayan (State scholars) because of the government and non-government subsidy of their tuition and other fees.
More than a hundred students are foreigners from China, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ghana taking up business, language, statistics, communication and education courses in the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students from Korea regularly attend PUP in summer to take up Intensive English course
There are various student organizations in the university. The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), The Junior Marketing Executives (TJME) and Communications Society (COMSOC) are some of the student organizations. Further, there are School of Debaters (SOD), Economics Research Society (ECONRES), Youth for Christ (YFC), Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas (KALIPI) and Junior Financial Executives(JFINEX). Moreover, fraternities and sororities and left-wing activists are common in the university.
[edit] Official Publications
- The Catalyst (University Official Publication)
- PUP News (University Official Newsletter)
- The Spectrum (College of Engineering Publication)
- The Communicator (College of Communication Publication)
- Mabini Sessions (University Official Folio)
[edit] Campuses and Branches
- PUP in Manila (Main Campus)
This is the flagship campus of the University. It is located in Santa Mesa, Manila. The offices of the University Officials, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, and PUP Gym and open courts are located here. Offers many degree programs. It has several centers; the A. Mabini Center that houses many of its colleges; MH del Pilar Center that houses the College of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management; The Technopreneurial Center and the NDC Center that houses the College of Communication, the College of Engineering, College of Architechture and Fine Arts, The University Press and the Mass Comunication Theatre.
- PUP Taguig (PUPT)
A 10-hectare campus is located at Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila. This site was reserved in 1967 through a presidential declaration for the University's use.
- PUP Commonwealth (PUPC)
Located at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila.
- PUP Bataan Export Processing Zone (PUPBEPZ)
Located within the Bataan Export Processing Zone in Mariveles, Bataan. It opened in 1975.
- PUP Lopez (PUPLQ)
The first of three campuses located in Quezon province. Established in June 1979.
- PUP Mulanay (PUPMQ)
The second campus located in the Quezon province.
- PUP Unisan (PUPUQ)
The third campus located in the Quezon province.
- PUP Ragay (PUPRCS)
Located south of mainland Luzon (Bicol Region), overlooking the municipality of Ragay.
- PUP Santo Tomas (PUPSTB)
Located in Santo Tomas, Batangas (south of Metro Manila).
- PUP Maragondon (PUPMC)
Located in Maragondon, Cavite (south of Metro Manila).
- PUP San Pedro (PUPSPL)
One of the Campuses in the Laguna Province
- PUP Santa Rosa (PUPSRL)
One of the Campuses in the Laguna Province
- PUP Santa Maria (PUPSMB)
The PUP extension program in the heart of Bulacan province, offering mainly business courses and civil engineering
- PUP Open University (PUPOU)
The PUP center for distance learning education. Offering masteral courses and Bachelor in Broadcast Communication. Located at the Open University Building, A. Mabini Center of the Main Campus in Manila.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bayani Agbayani: Comedian
- Carlos Padilla: Senator/Vice Presidential candidate
- Denille Lou Valmonte: Beauty Title Holder, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2006 crown
- Eddie Villanueva: Religious Leader/2004 Philippine Presidential election candidate
- Jaime Flor Cruz: Beijing Bureau Chief of CNN
- Jesli Lapuz: Philippine's Department of Education Minister
- Love Añouver: TV Personality at GMA Network
- Marc Logan: TV Personality at ABS-CBN Network
- Richard Gomez: Actor, Model and Host
- Royal Pineda: Known Architect Layug + Pineda Associates
- Satur Ocampo: Party List Representative/Congressman of the Republic of the Philippines and Leader of Bayan Muna
- Tado: Actor-comedian
- Ted Failon: News Anchor at ABS-CBN Network
[edit] External links
- PUP Official University website
- PUP Centennial site
- Centenary Lecture by Dr. Hans Köchler, Visiting Professorial Lecturer: Quo Vadis, United Nations? (22 June 2004)
