You often hear about notable engineering schools in Manila. But did you know there are also many excellent engineering schools outside the metro? Whether you live far from NCR or are looking to explore new places in the country, this list is for you!
Several engineering schools in the Philippines have partnered with Bukas to provide affordable tuition loans. You can pay for your engineering studies from your first year until graduation. Here’s a list of noteworthy schools outside Manila that offer engineering courses.
(Kung ‘di ka pa decided sa course na gusto mo, here’s an overview of engineering courses.)
1. Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Benguet
Imagine campus life in the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Not only do you get to enjoy cold weather all year round, but also receive a quality education. ‘Di magpapatalo ang Saint Louis University sa engineering. Four of its engineering courses are recognized as Centers of Development by the Commission on Higher Education!
Engineering courses offered:
- Electronics & communications engineering
- Geodetic engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics engineering
- Mining engineering
2. Cebu Institute of Technology University
Cebu City, Cebu
79 licensure exam topnotchers. More than 600 placers. Talk about a school of topnotchers across different fields! Just recently, CIT-U topped the Civil Engineer Licensure Exam, with two placers in the Top 5. CIT-U also made it to the Top 10 in the Mining Engineer Licensure Exams.
The premier school not only excels in engineering but also in licensure exams for architecture, nursing, education, and accountancy. At para sa mga gusto mag-IT, Cebu Institute of Technology is a Center of Excellence in IT!
Engineering courses offered:
- Mining engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Electronics engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Computer engineering
- Civil engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Master in engineering education
3. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao
Davao City, Davao Del Sur
Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM) is a Mapúa school under the Malayan Education System, Inc. MCM offers flexible learning setups (online and face-to-face) and top-notch facilities–setting itself apart from other colleges and universities in Mindanao.
Engineering courses offered:
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Computer engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
4. Malayan Colleges Laguna
Cabuyao City, Laguna
The numbers say it all! Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) has a passing rate of 87% in the licensure board exams. What’s more, MCL constantly produces topnotchers and is known for high employment rates among graduates. Kaya sure ka sa quality ng facilities at professors dito sa MCL.
In 2020, MCL also earned a three-star overall rating from the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System from the United Kingdom. QS Star Ratings shine the spotlight on excellent schools around the world.
Engineering courses offered:
- Electronics engineering (fully online degree)
- Industrial engineering (fully online degree)
- Electronics engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Computer engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
5. University of Nueva Caceres
Naga City, Camarines Sur
Anotha one for schools that produce topnotchers! University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) was founded in 1948 and is the first university in Southern Luzon. The premier engineering school in Bicol also dedicates projects to help the poor, urban/suburban, and rural communities.
Engineering courses offered:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electronics engineering
- Computer engineering
6. Panpacific University
Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Panpacific University is the first institution to get a QS 3-star rating in Northern Philippines. The school is PACUCOA accredited and offers trimester programs. Established in 1993, PanpacificU has two campuses in Pangasinan–in Tayug and Urdaneta City.
Engineering courses offered:
A great engineering school will open doors for you to a rewarding and possibly high-paying career. And now you have a better idea of your school options outside the metro. Wherever you decide to pursue your engineering degree, a promising future lies ahead. Good luck, future engineer!
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