Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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Established:	October, 1904
Type:	Public, State-controlled
Undergraduates:	Approx. 52,000
Location:	Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Hymn:	Imno ng PUP

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a state university in the Philippines. It was established in 1904. The main campus is located at Sta. Mesa, Manila along the famous Pasig River. Some campuses are located in the other side of the metropolis and the rest are located all over the country.

The tuition fee is the lowest compared to any other public universities or colleges in the country.

[edit] Notable Alumni

Eddie Villanueva - Religious Leader/2004 Philippine Presidential election candidate
Ted Failon - Broadcaster and Former Congressman
Love Anover - Broadcaster, Former Probe Team reporter
Romeo Macalintal - Lawyer, Broadcaster and President GMA's Election Lawyer
Marco Sison - Singer, Composer
Carlos Padilla - Congressman
Satur Ocampo - Congressman 12th, 13th and 14th Congress, Journalist, Human Rights Advocate

[edit] External links

Polytechnic University of the Philippines System
The System	University Group Manila • Commonwealth • Taguig • Bataan Export Processing Zone • Lopez • Mulanay • Unisan • Santa Maria • Ragay • Santo Tomas • Maragondon • Santa Rosa • San Pedro • Open University Secondary Education Unit Laboratory High School
Athletics	SCUAA
Symbols	Pylon • Official Symbols • Imno ng PUP • PUPoy
Centers	ICT Center • Learning Resources Center • University Center for Culture and the Arts
Miscellaneous	The People • Organizations • Publications • College Entrance Test