Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), is a public educational institution established in 1904 as the
Manila Business School. PUP underwent several changes in its institutional name since its establishment until it received its university status in 1978 and was successfully renamed to its present name through the
Presidential Decree 1341.
At present the PUP has 22 branches spread across
Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and
South Luzon. Students can enroll to their campuses in
Sta. Mesa (Open University),
Taguig,
Quezon City,
San Juan,
Parañaque,
Bataan,
Sta. Maria,
Pulilan,
Cabiao,
Lopez,
Mulanay,
Unisan,
Ragay,
Sto.Tomas,
Maragondon,
Bansud,
Sablayan,
Biñan,
San Pedro,
Sta. Rosa, and in
Calauan,
For more than a century, PUP made its name known in the fields of
business, banking and finance, government and public service, media, information technology, science, engineering, education, and
sports. PUP has also produced inspiring
notable alumni that made remarkable achievements and contributions to society.