Rizal Technological University

Rizal Technological University

Pamantasang Teknolohikal ng Rizal (Filipino)
Former names	College of Rizal (1969–1975) Rizal Technological College (1975–1997)
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] 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
Campus	Urban Main Campus: Mandaluyong City Satellite: Pasig City Baras, Rizal
University Hymn	Dare to Dream
Colors	Gold    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
Mascot	Blue Thunder
Website	www.rtu.edu.ph
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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.

Renowned for producing board examination topnotchers in the field of engineering, RTU is also one of the first educational institutions in the Philippines to offer degrees in astronomy.