Rizal Technological University
Public university in Mandaluyong, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rizal Technological University (RTU) is a state university located at Mandaluyong, Philippines. It was established on July 11, 1969, as the College of Rizal, part of the University of Rizal System 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.
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Type | State/Public Coeducational Non-sectarian Non-profit higher education institution |
Established | July 11, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-07-11) |
Academic affiliations | ASAIHL • PASUC |
President | Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco |
Students | 30,653 (AY 2014)[1] |
Location | 704 Boni Avenue corner Sacrepante Street, Mandaluyong City , Metro Manila , Philippines 14°34′27.81″N 121°02′31.31″E |
Campus | Urban Main Campus: Mandaluyong City Satellite: Pasig City Baras, Rizal |
University Hymn | Dare to Dream |
Colors | Gold |
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Sporting affiliations | SCUAA |
Mascot | Blue Thunder |
Website | www |
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RTU is also one of the first educational institutions in the Philippines to offer degrees in astronomy.