Mapúa University
Mapúa University (Filipino: Pamantasang Mapúa), also known simply as Mapúa or MU, is a private research-oriented non-sectarian university located in Metro Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1925 by the first registered Filipino architect, Tomás Mapúa, a graduate of Cornell University in New York, US. In 2000, the university was acquired by the Yuchengco Group of Companies.
Pamantasang Mapúa | |
Former name | Mapúa Institute of Technology (1925–2017) |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Learn, Discover, Create" |
| Type | higher education institution |
| Established | January 25, 1925 |
| Founder | Tomás Bautista Mapúa |
Parent institution | iPeople Inc. (under Yuchengco Group of Companies) |
| Accreditation |
|
Academic affiliations |
|
| Chairperson | Helen Y. Dee |
| President | Dodjie S. Maestrecampo |
Academic staff | c. 500 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | c. 10000 (2020) |
| Location | , 14.5907°N 120.9779°E |
| Campus | Multiple sites; urban, Intramuros: 1.79 ha (17,900 m2) Makati: 0.5114 ha (5,114 m2) |
| Language | English (medium of instruction) |
| TV Station | TV Mapúa (2023–present) |
| Radio Station | Mapúa Radio Cardinal (2016–present) |
| Colors |
|
| Nickname | Mapúa Cardinals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA |
| Website | www |
The university's main campus is located in the historic district of Intramuros in Manila, while a satellite campus is located in Makati. The university is home to 10 degree-granting colleges and one secondary school department. It has nine programs recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. It also has 11 programs accredited by ABET, becoming the first university in Southeast Asia to receive accreditation from the organization. The university also owns and operates the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, and the Malayan High School of Science.