Mapúa University

Mapúa University is the premier engineering and technological university in the Philippines, it is also a globally recognized higher education institution in Asia. In 2022, it has realized its vision of becoming one of the best universities in the world, placing 1501+ in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.

The University unceasingly fosters its tradition of excellence in engineering, sciences, architecture and design, information technology, media studies, liberal arts and education, business, and health sciences. Mapúa’s undergraduate programs are recognized by various local and international accreditation bodies.

Cutting-edge curriculum

It is the first school in Southeast Asia to obtain accreditation from the United States-based ABET (www.abet.org). To date, the University offers 11 engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, namely, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. It also offers 3 computing programs accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, namely, Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology.

It also has the most engineering programs recognized as Centers of Excellence by the Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Mapúa is also a named Center of Excellence for Information Technology Education with Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology as program offerings in the field.

The University ensures its graduates are of high caliber, ready to take lead roles in the global arena. To date, it has produced more than 400 board topnotchers across 11 Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-administered licensure examinations since 2000. Its students are also prepared for the world of practice through their exposure to international programs, such as international on-the-job training, international plant visits, summer school, English camps, study abroad programs, and dual-degree programs. Mapúa also exposes them to research, development, and innovation (RDI) initiatives as their training ground to become future enablers of state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

A University for people and planet

Championing sustainable engineering and innovations, Mapúa advocates for environment protection and preservation. Mapúa was granted an ISO certification on environmental management systems (ISO 14001:2015), testifying to its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint, and has upgraded its ISO certification on quality management systems (ISO 9001:2008 to 9001:2015), demonstrating its processes and management systems’ adherence to international standards. For five straight years, Mapúa has been included in the THE Impact Rankings, a global performance table that evaluates universities based on their alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, since its inception in 2019.

Mapúa has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing a position in the esteemed Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. This recognition affirms its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development, academic excellence, and social responsibility. As the university continues to prioritize its mission of education for the betterment of society, it strives to create a lasting impact in the Philippines and beyond.

Digital and global education

Mapúa programs are powered by cutting-edge 21st-century innovations for teaching and learning. Through the Cardinal EDGE (Education in a Digital and Global Environment), Mapúa provides a virtual classroom that can deliver real-time video conferencing across 100 classes involving 2,300 students in a single period.

The University also established Mapúa ÚOx or Ubiquitous Online Experience to offer asynchronous fully online graduate and undergraduate programs that allow students to learn at their own pace and space. It houses a total of 9 fully online master’s degree programs in engineering and IT. Mapúa is also the first to offer CHED-approved fully online bachelor’s degree programs in engineering and information technology in the Philippines.

RDI (research, development, and innovation) is rightfully at the center of Mapúa University’s academic brilliance and efforts. As it marches on to further excellence and global recognition, Mapúa continues to strengthen and enrich its RDI culture, cultivating the curiosity and pursuit of knowledge not only among its students but also among its faculty members. 

Mapúa's research capability and output was the most significant pillar that contributed to its stellar performance in the THE Asia University Rankings, where it secured second among the four Philippine universities that made the list.

Institutional Research

Global Research

Externally Funded Research

Mapúa offers global learning opportunities for foreign and local students with our international programs.

Student Exchange

One of the primary features of the student exchange program is the credit course. The number of units that the exchange student will take will depend on the agreement between the home university and Mapúa per semester/quarter.

Dual-Degree Program

Mapúa offers dual-degree programs with its partner universities abroad. This involves a student taking a degree in two phases: first at the home university for a specified period and then at Mapúa for another period. At the end of the program, depending on the agreement, the student will be conferred with degree(s) from both universities.

English Camp

Mapúa has developed an intensive program for inbound exchange students to promote the use of spoken English in various settings such as academic, professional, cultural, and social situations.

International Summer Camp

In the summer, outbound exchange students flock to partner university to join in its international summer school. This school at the undergraduate level has a goal of exposing students to the foreign culture, history, and global best practices. Activities during the summer school include cultural and historical visits, industry and plant visits, adventure trips, and immersion with locals.

International Plant Visit

International plant visits are part of the Mapúa’s curriculum to provide students with relevant academic experiences that aim to match the theoretical knowledge learned inside the classroom with the actual production systems and business processing of plants.

International OJT

International on-the-job trainings are part of Mapúa’s initiatives to ensure students’ professional readiness in the working culture abroad as well as competitiveness in the global arena.