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Far Eastern University Institute of Technology
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<h2 id="history">History</h2> <p>In 1936, the Institute of Technology was created in response to the increasing demand for trained engineers and technologists. It offered courses in architecture, engineering, and chemistry. Subsequently, after the Institute found itself squeezed between the government's cap on tuition fee increase and the rising costs of providing quality education in engineering, the administration decided to phase it out in favor of computer technology programs and had the Institute of Technology closed in 1996.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> </p><p>In July 1991, <a href="/facts/IBM/QszA7nwd">IBM</a> Philippines together with SM Foundation, Inc. founded Asia Pacific Computer Technology Center (APCTC) in an effort to address the manpower needs of the growing <a href="/facts/Information_technology/glMzunwe">Information Technology</a> industry. APCTC later collaborated with the Far Eastern University (FEU) and Intelligent Wave, Inc. to set up a computer school, which was called East Asia Computer Center, Inc. (EACCI) Later, it was eventually renamed as East Asia Institute of Computer Technology.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> </p><p>On September 30, 1998, the <a href="/facts/Commission_on_Higher_Education_(Philippines)/AabggFQs">Commission on Higher Education</a> (CHED) noted the change of its name to East Asia College of Information Technology (EACIT).<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> </p><p>On February 24, 2000, EACIT was identified by CHED as a Center of Development for Excellence in Information Technology Education.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> </p><p>In 2001, EACIT sought the approval of CHED to offer additional courses leading to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Management. In the same year, FEU reopened its College of Engineering offering a trimestral (four years and one term) program. Full recognition of the programs were approved in 2004.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> </p><p>FEU bought out the shares of all incorporators and became the sole owner of EACIT in 2002. The following year, the College of Engineering was merged with EACIT and the two formed a technology education powerhouse known as FEU – East Asia College (FEU - EAC).<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> </p><p>In 2014, FEU - East Asia College was re-named back to FEU Institute of Technology. </p> <p class="note">See also: <a href="/facts/Far_Eastern_University/Ll5TS4oz">Far Eastern University § FEU Group of Schools</a></p> <h2 id="academics">Academics</h2> <h3>Accreditations</h3> <p>FEU Tech has various programs accredited by the <a href="/facts/Philippine_Accrediting_Association_of_Schools%2c_Colleges_and_Universities/hVHTwK5H">Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities</a> (PAASCU):<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> </p> <ul><li>Level III: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology</li> <li>Level I: Electronics Engineering</li></ul> <p>Programs under its College of Engineering are accredited by the Philippine Technological Council - <a href="/facts/ABET/3jGy7PH9">Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering & Technology</a> (PTC - ACBET) meanwhile its College of Computer Studies and Multimedia Arts are accredited by the Computing Accrediting Commission of the Philippine Information and Computing Accreditation Board (PICAB). </p><p>FEU Tech joined the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) in 2020, placing at 72nd in 2023 ranking. <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> </p><p>In 2024, the institution has been granted Autonomous Status by the CHED and has also joined the <a href="/facts/QS_World_University_Rankings/FC162Qmf">Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings</a>, placing 118th in Southeast Asia and 10th in the Philippines. <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> </p> <h3>Programs</h3> <h4>College of Computer Studies and Multimedia Arts</h4> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Computer Science <ul><li>Specialization in Software Engineering</li> <li>Specialization in Data Science</li></ul></li> <li>Bachelor of Multimedia Arts</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Information Technology <ul><li>Specialization in Business Analytics</li> <li>Specialization in Innovation and Business</li> <li>Specialization in Animation and Game Development</li> <li>Specialization in Web and Mobile Applications</li> <li>Specialization in Cybersecurity</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>College of Engineering</h4> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering</li></ul> <h4>Department of Graduate Studies</h4> <ul><li>Master of Information Technology<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a></li></ul> <h2 id="buildings">Buildings</h2> <h3>FEU Tech Building</h3> <p>The FEU Tech Building has its own building located close to the main <a href="/facts/Far_Eastern_University/Ll5TS4oz">Far Eastern University</a> complex. Rising at 79.5 m (260.83 ft), the 17-storey building is located along P. Paredes Street and houses its main operations, facilities, and classrooms. The building was completed on April 2015 following its transfer from the nearby Manila campus in 2014.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> The building sits on a 1,300 m2 (13,993.08 sq ft) of land and has a total floor area of 28,154 m2 (303,047.13 sq ft), with direct connections to the adjacent FIT Building. The <a href="/facts/Contemporary_architecture/waUyS4DF">contemporary style</a> designed building has a variety of features that promotes sustainability within its design, such as a green building design, perforated aluminum panels for reduced heat gains while reducing the building's northeast/southwest orientation, eco-friendly air conditioning, high-tech safety systems, an open-air lobby within the building's first three floors, and sky gardens located at the topmost floor.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a> Despite transferring most of its operations and classrooms to the building, the institute still occupies some floors of the Engineering Building along Nicanor Reyes Street, such as the institute's computer laboratories and Innovation Center. </p><p>The building was designed by local architectural firm RCHITECTS, Inc., while Sy^2 + Associates, Inc. was tapped as the structural engineer for the design of the building.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> ASEC Development & Construction Corp. serves as the general contractor for the project while A.F. Navarrete & Partners, R.A. Mojica & Partners, and NBF Consulting Inc. serve as the MEP contractors for the project, while NBF Consulting Inc. also served as the fire safety . FEU also tapped SP Castro Inc. to serve as the project manager, while ASEA Design Group was tapped for the building's landscape consultants.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a> </p> <h3>FIT Building</h3> <ul><li>Academic classrooms, Computer Labs, Electronic Labs, E-Library, Library, Swimming Pool, Covered Gym and Basketball Court, Chemistry and Physics Rooms</li></ul> <h3>Engineering Building</h3> <ul><li>Computer Labs, Electronics Labs, Academic classrooms, Food court, Car Park, FEU Tech Innovation Center, Tams Bookstore</li></ul> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://feutech.edu.ph/">Official website</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf Archived 2020-11-16 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF] <a href="https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf" target="_blank">https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"FEU Tech Student Handbook 2014 Edition". Issuu. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 2020-11-12. <a href="https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin" target="_blank">https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"FEU Tech Student Handbook 2014 Edition". Issuu. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 2020-11-12. <a href="https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin" target="_blank">https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"FEU Tech Student Handbook 2014 Edition". Issuu. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 2020-11-12. <a href="https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin" target="_blank">https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf Archived 2020-11-16 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF] <a href="https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf" target="_blank">https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NCR.pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:6"><p>"FEU Tech Student Handbook 2014 Edition". Issuu. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 2020-11-12. <a href="https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin" target="_blank">https://issuu.com/feutech/docs/student_handbook_2014.fin</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:7"><p>"About Us | Facts and History". <a href="https://www.feutech.edu.ph/about-us/" target="_blank">https://www.feutech.edu.ph/about-us/</a> <a href="#fnref:7" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:8"><p>"Member Schools D-H". PAASCU. Retrieved 2024-11-10. <a href="https://paascu.org.ph/index.php/member-schools-d-h/" target="_blank">https://paascu.org.ph/index.php/member-schools-d-h/</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>TDT (2023-10-28). "FEU Tech named Top University for Real Impact for third consecutive year". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-10. <a href="https://tribune.net.ph/2023/10/feu-tech-named-top-university-for-real-impact-for-third-consecutive-year/" target="_blank">https://tribune.net.ph/2023/10/feu-tech-named-top-university-for-real-impact-for-third-consecutive-year/</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>"Far Eastern University". Top Universities. Retrieved 2024-11-10. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/far-eastern-university?fbclid=IwY2xjawGdkftleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU7dNu43HGbMmbBKJmIHNapH7Qog-FLMZvb7j3EmPFyK0pYv_MabhfKLbQ_aem_0ox4STJmc4s6JXboelRGdA" target="_blank">https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/far-eastern-university?fbclid=IwY2xjawGdkftleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU7dNu43HGbMmbBKJmIHNapH7Qog-FLMZvb7j3EmPFyK0pYv_MabhfKLbQ_aem_0ox4STJmc4s6JXboelRGdA</a> <a href="#fnref:10" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:11"><p>INQUIRER.net (2014-05-23). "FEU Tech innovates technology education with new program and pioneering specializations". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-08-06. <a href="https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/604831/feu-tech-innovates-technology-education-with-new-program-and-pioneering-specializations" target="_blank">https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/604831/feu-tech-innovates-technology-education-with-new-program-and-pioneering-specializations</a> <a href="#fnref:11" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:12"><p>"FEU TECH Building - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercentre.com. <a href="https://www.skyscrapercentre.com/building/feu-tech-building/20101" target="_blank">https://www.skyscrapercentre.com/building/feu-tech-building/20101</a> <a href="#fnref:12" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:13"><p>"About Us Facilities". www.feutech.edu.ph. <a href="https://www.feutech.edu.ph/feutech/about-us/facilities" target="_blank">https://www.feutech.edu.ph/feutech/about-us/facilities</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:14"><p>"FEU-EA Computer Center Building | RCHITECTS Inc". www.rchitects.ph. <a href="https://www.rchitects.ph/projects/project/feu-tech-building/" target="_blank">https://www.rchitects.ph/projects/project/feu-tech-building/</a> <a href="#fnref:14" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:15"><p>"FEU TECH Building - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercentre.com. <a href="https://www.skyscrapercentre.com/building/feu-tech-building/20101" target="_blank">https://www.skyscrapercentre.com/building/feu-tech-building/20101</a> <a href="#fnref:15" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>