Batangas State University (BatStateU), recognized as the Philippines’ National Engineering University, proudly announces that eight of its engineering programs have achieved the highest mark of re-accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, ABET is a global accreditor for college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. This prestigious accreditation was officially posted on the ABET website on October 1, 2023.

Batangas State University's international reputation is reaffirmed as it joins the list of world-class universities through an international assessment of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars Audit. Batangas State University is the first and only state university in the Philippines to be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the Engineering Accreditation Commission, and the Computing Accreditation Commission. Receiving a three-star rating and is listed among the Top Universities in the most recent Quacquarelli Symonds Stars University rating.

The Philippines Technological Council (PTC) through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (or “ACBET”) accredits engineering programs in accordance with the policies, processes and procedures, and authorities as spelled out in its Certification and Accreditation System for Engineering Education (or “CASEE”). The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in Batangas State University Alangilan Campus has been accredited by the Philippine Technological Council since 2013 until 2019.

It is the first state university with programs in BS Chemical Engineering, BS Civil Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Electronics Engineering, BS Industrial Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, and BS Sanitary Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering and Philippine Technological Council’s Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET). With 15 development centers, BatStateU is recognized by the Regional Development Council of Region IV-A as the Regional Center for Technology Business Incubation and Development, as well as the Regional Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment Research.

The university’s Electronics Engineering program is designated by CHED as a National Center of Excellence, and its Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Development Communication, and Teacher Education programs are National Centers of Development. It has also maintained high academic standards in architecture, industrial technology, computing sciences, business, agriculture, allied health, and the social sciences. It received ISO 9001:2015 certification from TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., and is host to the first China-Philippines Silk Road Institute in the country.

This institution’s commitment to excellence garners recognition not only within its national borders but also resonates prominently on the global stage. Recent achievements highlight its global impact, notably ranking as the 128th most innovative university in the prestigious 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). Additionally, BatStateU has achieved a significant position among the top universities, securing a ranking of 601st-800th out of 2,152 universities from 125 countries/regions in the 2024 THE Impact Rankings.

With over 61,000 students facilitated by 2,600 faculty and staff across 11 campuses in Academic Year 2022-2023, Batangas State University remains steadfast in its adherence to international standards. It was given a three-star rating by Quacquarelli Symonds Stars University rating, and is part of the Top Universities list. Through Proclamation No. 947, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte designated the BatStateU Knowledge, Innovation, and Science Technology or KIST Park as a Special Economic Zone. It is the first KIST Park registered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority or PEZA.

BatStateU is also dedicated to fostering a more sustainable world by integrating sustainable practices into its academic and research endeavors, using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and water pollution, and actively involving students in sustainability initiatives. In fact, among the 1,183 participating universities in the 2023 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking around the globe, it was hailed as the 300th World’s Most Sustainable University. Developed since 2010 by the University of Indonesia, UI GreenMetric is the first ranking in the World that has established a Voluntary Standard for improving university infrastructure and action towards sustainable universities worldwide. The university further made its sustainability efforts more robust by establishing the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) to ensure that sustainability is an essential component of the university’s core duties of instruction, research, innovation, and extension services, as well as its general administrative and general support services functions. As part of the abovementioned efforts, the university likewise designated Sustainability Development Officers (SDOs) in every constituent campus to ensure that the programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) on a campus level are aligned with the SDGs, and approved the University Policy Guidelines for the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals by virtue of Board Resolution No. 136, s. 2022. Thus, as the National Engineering University, Batangas State University continues to uphold its strong commitment to facilitate and promote sustainability efforts in attaining the 2030 Global Goals.