Polytechnic University of the Philippines Maragondon
Public university in Cavite, Philippines
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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Maragondon Campus (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Sangay ng Maragondon) is one of the two satellite campuses of the university system in Cavite. By 2026, they offer a total of 7 Bachelor programs and 3 Diploma courses. There are currently 60 faculty members and a total of 1,910 students enrolled within the university.
| Motto | Tanglaw ng Bayan |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Light of the Nation |
| Type | Satellite campus |
| Established | 1987 |
| President | Manuel Muhi |
| Director | Agnes Y. Gonzaga |
Academic staff | 60 (2026) |
| Students | 1,910 (2026) |
| Location | , , 14°16′33″N 120°44′02″E |
| University Hymn | Imno ng PUP (PUP Hymn) |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Website | www |
History
In 1987, the by then PUP President Nemesio Prudente envisioned to build the university at his hometown in Rosario, Cavite, Hon. Teodoro C. Ramirez who is a friend of Prudente convinced him to bring the university instead to his town. Polytechnic University of the Philippine was established in Maragondon, Cavite.
In 2013, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Alfonso Campus was established originally as an extension campus under the by then PUP - Maragondon Branch before operating as an autonomous campus.
Undergraduate programs
College of Accountancy (CA)
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)**Defunct
College of Business (CB)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Major in Financial Management (BSBA-FM)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Major in Human Resource Management (BSBA-HRM)
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEntrep)
College of Education (COED)
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in English (BSE-English)
College of Engineering (CE)
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSEcE)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
College of Technology (CT)
- Diploma in Office Management Technology (DOMT)
- Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (DEET)
Accredited Student Organizations
Governing Organizations
- Central Student Council (CSC)
- Junior Council Officers (JCO)
Constitutional Commissions
- Commission on Student Organizations and Accreditations (COSOA)
- Student Council Commission on Audit (COA)
- Student Council Commission on Election (COMELEC)
Student Publication
- The Forum
Academic Organizations
- Alliance of Entrepreneurship Students (AES)
- Association of Electrical Engineering Students (AEES)
- Association of Technology Students (ATS)
- College of Education Students' Society (CESS)
- Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (JFINEX)
- Junior Institute of Electronic Engineers of the Philippines (JIECEP)
- Junior People Management Association of the Philippines (JPMAP)
- Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (JPSME)
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)**Defunct
Non-Academic Organizations
- Kalasag Christian Fellowship (KCF)
- Kaunlaran Dance Artist (KDA)
- Manga, Anime, and Gaming Enthusiasts (MAGE)
- Madagundong Chorale (MADACHOR)
- Musika ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan (MUSIKOLAR)
- Membership for Outstanding Development, Eco servitude, and Love for Others (MODELO)
- Radio Engineering Circle (REC)
External links
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Official website