Mapua University

Within the walls of the Philippines’ most popular heritage site of Intramuros lies the country’s seat of technological education excellence. Don Tomas Mapúa, the first registered Filipino architect, founded Mapúa University (Mapúa) on January 25, 1925, with the vision of it becoming an educational institution that would give the necessary emphasis on the growing importance of science and technology in the improvement of the country’s economy and the quality of life of its citizens. This vision led to Mapúa’s pioneering of technical course offerings in the country, beginning with the programs Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE) and B.S. Architecture (AR).

Mapua shall be among the best universities in the world.The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally competitive.The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development, and innovation.The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

Mapúa University aims at the empowerment of the youth by providing education grounded on academic excellence and strength of character. Students are expected to develop the passion for mental knowledge and meritorious performance as well as the recognition of moral values as essential to growth of character. the integration of humanities and the social sciences into the technical curriculum has paved the way to the achievement of this goal.

Mapúa upholds the reinforcement of time honored values learned in school and at home directed towards the development in the student of a strong moral fiber that will contribute to his/her personal well-being as well as that of oher members of society.MAPÚA emphasizes the importance of the following core values:

• DISCIPLINE
• EXCELLENCE
• COMMITMENT
• INTEGRITY
• RELEVANCE

By ensuring that these core values are learned in the classroom and outside, MAPÚA shall have done its share in producing men and women who live fulfilled and meaningful lives.