Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Featured Partner Institution
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a premier state university known for providing affordable and high-quality education. Founded in 1904 as the Manila Business School, it evolved into the Philippine School of Commerce in 1908 and later became the Philippine College of Commerce. In 1978, it was granted university status through Presidential Decree No. 1341, becoming the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
PUP is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning that is committed to harnessing the nation’s human resource potential by offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in business, commerce, technology, engineering, education, social sciences, and applied sciences. The university also provides vocational, distance learning, and technical programs to equip students with industry-relevant skills. With a strong emphasis on applied research and leadership development, PUP continues to shape future professionals across various fields.
With over 20 campuses nationwide and more than 80,000 students, PUP is one of the country’s largest universities by enrollment. In 2024, it was recognized as one of the top contributors to the SERP-P database, further solidifying its role in advancing socioeconomic research and education in the Philippines.
Dr. Manuel M. Muhi serves as the university’s president.
To access PUP materials in SERP-P, visit the official SERP-P database here.
To learn more about PUP, explore the university’s official website here.
