Overview
Established in 1904, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Manila (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital Region. This institution also has branch campuses in Taguig, Quezon City, San Juan, Parañaque, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro, Laguna and Abu Dhabi. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Philippine higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Polytechnic University of the Philippines  |
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| Acronym | PUP |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Motto | The Country's First Polytechnic U |
| Colours | Maroon and golden yellow |
| Mascot | Pupoy |
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University Location
| Address | Anonas Street, Sta. Mesa Manila 1016 National Capital Region Philippines |
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+63 (2) 716 2644 |
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+63 (2) 716 1143 |
| Other locations | Taguig, Quezon City, San Juan, Parañaque, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro, Laguna and Abu Dhabi |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Polytechnic University of the Philippines's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines's Facebook page
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