Polytechnic University of the Philippines
| Polytechnic University of the Philippines | |
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| Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas | |
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| Latin: Universitas Politechnica Philippinarum | |
| Motto | Tanglaw ng Bayan |
| Motto in English | Torch of the Nation |
| Established | October 19, 1904 |
| Type | State, Public |
| President | Dante G. Guevarra, DPA |
| Vice-president | Victoria C. Naval, DEM |
| Academic staff | 1483[1] |
| Admin. staff | 707[1] |
| Students | Approx. 52,000[1] |
| Location | Manila, Metro Manila,  Philippines |
| Campus | Manila (flagship) |
| University Hymn | Imno ng PUP (PUP Hymn) |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | PUPian, Mighty Maroons |
| Mascot | PUP Pylon, PUPoy |
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| Website | www.pup.edu.ph www.centennial.pup.edu.ph [1] |
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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) commonly known as PUP is a public research university in Manila, Philippines. It was founded on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, offering commerce-related courses.[1][2][3] The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in accountancy, engineering, political science, social science, business, arts, agriculture, media and communication and associate programs.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines System is among the state universities in the Philippines with the lowest tuition.[4]
[edit] Centennial Anniversary
In October 2004, PUP celebrated its 100th year anniversary. The theme of the centennial celebration was "PUP: Kabalikat ng Pamahalaan sa Pag-angat ng Antas ng Kabuhayan ng Mamamayan." As part of the celebration, and to highlight the signing of the Declaration of Peace to be put before the United Nations, the PUP System break the record of World's Largest Human Rainbow 31,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni[4]
[edit] Constituents
[edit] Academics
[edit] Colleges
The academic units of the University are called colleges or institutes. These units offer undergraduate degrees and/or postgraduate diplomas on their specific fields of specialization. Aside from the colleges, the University maintains a separate Graduate School which offers graduate degrees. The Graduate School is a multidisciplinary institution. The oldest college of the PUP is the College of Education which is the predecessor of all the degree-granting units. An institute is a smaller unit, although it has the same footing as a full-fledged college. When an institute gained enough student number and academic programs, the Board of Regents will decide if they will elevate it into a college. The last institute of PUP was the Institute of Cooperatives, which was converted as the College of Cooperatives in 2006.
The Colleges and the Graduate School are headed by their respective deans, who is appointed by the Board of Regents of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The dean acts as the head of the faculty of his college and assumes administrative works assigned by the Board. The dean has tenure of three years, which, may be extended up to two terms upon reappointment. The University’s 18 degree granting units are the following, together with their further academic departments:
[edit] College of Accountancy
- Higher Accounting
- Basic Accounting
[edit] College of Architecture and Fine Arts
- Interior design
[edit] College of Arts
Formerly Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Located in Santa Mesa, Manila main campus.
[edit] College of Business
[edit] College of Communication
[edit] College of Cooperatives
[edit] College of Computer Management and Information Technology
College of Computer Management and Information Technology abbreviated as CCMIT is an academic unit of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines that specializes in computer science and information technology. The college is located on the Fifth Floor, South Wing of the Main Building Santa Mesa, Manila (Main) Campus.
[edit] College of Economics, Finance, and Politics
- Banking and Finance
- Economics
- Political Science and Public Administration
[edit] College of Education
[edit] College of Engineering
[edit] College of Human Kinetics
- Professional Program
- Service Physical Education
- Sports
[edit] College of Languages and Linguistics
[edit] College of Law
[edit] College of Nutrition and Food Science
- Food Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
[edit] College of Science
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
[edit] College of Technology
- Computer Engineering Management Technology
- Electrical Engineering Management Technology
- Electronics Communications Engineering Management Technology
- Food Processing Management Technology
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology
- Information Communication Management Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Management Technology
- Office Management Technology
- Tourism Management Technology
[edit] College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Tourism and Transportation Management
[edit] Graduate School
[edit] Open University (or Non-traditional Studies Program)
[edit] Rankings
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| Asian University Rankings 2011[5] | 201st+ |
The University was ranked by the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulation Commission as one of the top 20 higher learning institutions in the Philippines. The 2007 study ranked the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in the 15th place.[6]
Internationally, the University participated and was ranked in the 2009 QS Asian University Rankings, together with 15 other Philippine universities. It was ranked 345th in Asia, based on International Students' Review in the Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings.[7]
The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which rank universities according to web presence, visibility, and access, includes PUP in their list of top 8,000 universities, out of 20,000 institutions.[8]
[edit] Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research, Development and Extension (OVPRDE) is responsible of the research undertakings of the University. It oversees the implementation of the research thrusts as defined by the Commission on Higher Education. OVPRDE considers research as a vital component of the University's functions; if properly nurtured, it will contribute to the development of science and technology, social sciences, culture, new knowledge and the environment.
The University currently has nine (9) research centers. The Publication Office is responsible for the publication of academic journals. Below is a listing of PUP's research centers.
- Center for Data and Statistical Analysis
- Center for Entrepreneurial Development
- Center for Global Warming Studies
- Center for Human Development
- Information and Communications Technology Center
- Institutional Planning Office
- Research Management Office
- Science and Technology Research and Development Center
- Center for Training and Development
[edit] Symbols
[edit] University Seal
The Seal of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is an official scheme used by the university in official documents and official publications.
[edit] The Mural
In 1974, the sculpture (cut and welded brass mural relief, 2.5 x 9.3 meters) was built by national artist Eduardo Castrillo. The theme of the artwork is Consolidated Growth through Education - the role of PUP in the educational development of the youth in preparation for their involvement in nation building. The mural illustrates the social, economic, industrial, technological, and cultural aspect of life with which man blends himself to develop an environment necessary to the progress of the nation.
[edit] The Pylon
[edit] The Obelisk
The Obelisk, standing majestic on its base, depicts the strength of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines as an institution of higher learning, promoting educational and moral aims which are fortified by a determined leadership with a clear vision for the Filipino youth and an efficient support system inspired by the virtues of public service.
[edit] The Transformation
This masterpiece is built by designer and architect Lor Calma in the year 2000. It depicts the dynamic transformation of the University as it embraces the power of Information and Communications Technology.
[edit] Organizations and publications
[edit] Accomplishments
- The PUP has obtained recognition as a Center for Development in the field of Information Technology from the Commission on Higher Education.[9]
- Named as the Virtual Center for Technology Innovation by the Department of Science and Technology.[citation needed]
- The university was deemed the First Cyber University IT Park in the Philippines by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.[citation needed]
- It was recognized as a Center for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program, which allows the PUP to confer degrees on many professionals who have yet to obtain their baccalaureate degrees after enrolling in a non-traditional structure course of learning.[citation needed]
- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed PUP as Philippine National Comprehensive University in 2004, during the university's centennial.[citation needed]
[edit] Image gallery
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The Pylon
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The College of Technology Building at NDC Campus
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The Main Academic Building of PUP Manila housing the United Colleges
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The Graduate School at M.H. Del Pilar Campus
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The PUP-Antique House (main building of the former Philippine College of Commerce), NDC Campus
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The CEA Building at NDC Campus housing the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts
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The Mabini Shrine. Originally situated at Nagtahan, Manila, Apolinario Mabini's house was transferred here at the PUP Mabini Campus through the efforts of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
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The University Gym at the Main Campus
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Centenary website
- Official website of PUP Quezon City
- Official website of PUP Santa Maria
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d About the University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines System Website. Accessed September 24, 2008.
- ^ History of the University History of Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Accessed September 24, 2008.
- ^ Reviewing PUP Year of PUP's Establishment. Accessed September 24, 2008.
- ^ a b Mamanglu, Shianee (September 19, 2004). "Students Form World's Largest Human Rainbow". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ "Asian University Rankings 2011 - Top 200". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2011. http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2011?page=2. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ "UP is No.1 based on PRC exams". UP Newsletter, Vol. XXVIII, No. 09. September 01, 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-26: "UP Diliman (UPD), UP Los Baños (UPLB), and UP Manila (UPM) are the three top schools in the Philippines, according to a study conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education. Based on a survey of the average passing rates in all courses of all universities and colleges in the Board examinations, the three emerged as numbers one, two, and three, among the top 20 schools. The study is conducted every ten years. Silliman is fourth; Ateneo de Davao, fifth; Ateneo de Manila, sixth; UST, seventh; Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), eighth; Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, ninth; Saint Louis University (SLU), tenth. Rounding up the top 20 are the University of San Carlos, Xavier University, MSU-Main, Urios College, PUP, DLSU, Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), Adamson University (AdU), Central Mindanao University, and the University of Southern Philippines."
- ^ "QS Asian University Rankings: International Student Review". QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ^ http://www.webometrics.info/rank_by_country.asp?country=ph
- ^ "Polytechnic University of the Philippines celebrates its 100th Anniversary at the historic Manila Hotel". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Websites and Publications. http://www.mb.com.ph/node/182715. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
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