The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) is a state university comprising four campuses: TUP-Manila, TUP-Taguig, TUP-Cavite, and TUP-Visayas. The University also has a specialized unit which is the Integrated Research and Training Center.
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901. It was known then as the Manila Trade School (MTS) with the primary intention of developing the dignity of labor. In 1910, MTS was renamed as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). Pursuant to Republic Act 2237 issued on July 17, 1959, PSAT was given the college status and was renamed the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT). From 1959 to 1978, PCAT pioneered programs in engineering technology and industrial teacher education. By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1518 issued on July 11, 1978, PCAT was converted into the Technological University of the Philippines.
Currently, TUP is a system comprising of four campuses. The main campus of the University is located in Manila. The three satellite campuses are in Taguig, Cavite, and Visayas. In addition to the four campuses, TUP maintains the Integrated Research and Training Center (IRTC) located in the main campus. The Center was established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through a Technical Cooperation in 1982.
Under the present leadership, Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega envisions the Technological University of the Philippines as a Center of Excellence in technological and industrial education in the country and in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Being a national university for science and technology, TUP shall endeavor to develop citizen-workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, and morally upright, and competitive here and abroad.