Rizal Technological University

Rizal Technological University
Pamantasang Teknolohikal ng Rizal (Filipino)
Former names
  • College of Rizal (1969–1975)
  • Rizal Technological College (1975–1997)
TypeState/Public Coeducational Non-sectarian Non-profit higher education institution
EstablishedJuly 11, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-07-11)
Academic affiliations
ASAIHLPASUC
PresidentDr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco
Students30,653 (AY 2014)[1]
26,440 (AY 2024)
Location
704 Boni Avenue corner Sacrepante Street, Mandaluyong City
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines

14°34′27.81″N 121°02′31.31″E / 14.5743917°N 121.0420306°E / 14.5743917; 121.0420306
CampusUrban
Main Campus:
Mandaluyong City
Satellite:
Pasig City
Baras, Rizal
University HymnDare to Dream
ColorsGold
  
Blue
Nickname
  • Blue Thunders
    (college men's varsity teams)
  • Lady Thunders
    (college women's varsity teams)
  • Baby Thunders
    (High School boys' varsity teams)
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA
MascotBlue Thunder
Websitewww.rtu.edu.ph
Rizal Technological University is located in Metro Manila
Rizal Technological University
Location in Metro Manila
Rizal Technological University is located in Luzon
Rizal Technological University
Location in Luzon
Rizal Technological University is located in Philippines
Rizal Technological University
Location in the Philippines

Rizal Technological University (RTU) is a state university based in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, with its main campus in Mandaluyong City and a branch in Pasig City. It was established on July 11, 1969, as the College of Rizal, before it became autonomous in 1975. The state university is also the first educational institution in the country to use cooperative education as a curriculum plan which is recognized by various industries, businesses and agencies all over the country. The university has various different academic fields, and focuses primarily on architecture, engineering, and technology programs.

RTU is also one of the first educational institutions in the Philippines to offer degrees in astronomy.

  1. ^ "Rizal Tech ENROLMENT STATS". RTU Official Website. Retrieved May 6, 2017.