University of Rizal System

What University of Rizal System does

University of Rizal System (URS) is a Philippine state university chartered by Republic Act 9157 in 2001 through the merger of Rizal Polytechnic College, Rizal State College, and the Rizal Technological University extension campus. The university operates 10 campuses across Rizal Province in the CALABARZON region, with Tanay as the main campus and additional locations in Antipolo City, Angono, Binangonan, Cainta, Cardona, Morong, Pililla, Rodriguez, and Taytay. URS delivers undergraduate and graduate education across agriculture, business administration, education, public administration, nursing, engineering, and technical-vocational disciplines; it also operates a Laboratory School, Senior High School, and Center for Lifelong Learning.

The university's technology foundation is administrative rather than core-product: ICT infrastructure supports a Student Online Enrollment System (olesappone.univrs.edu.ph), Open Public Access Catalog, online admission system, and the SeeMeConnect-powered alumni and career portal. Research infrastructure is anchored by seven Board-recognized centers — the University Statistical Center (USC), Environmental Education and Biodiversity Research Center (EEBRC), Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute (SANRI), Regional Design and Creativity Hub for Innovation in MSMEs and Education (RDCHIME), Food Analytic and Research Service Laboratory (FARSL), TANAW SSERC (3D printing/urban design), and Freshwater Resources and Agri-products Processing Center (FRAPC).

URS's business model is funded primarily by Philippine government appropriations administered via CHED and DBM, supplemented by tuition and miscellaneous fees (CHED-regulated), revenue from extension services delivered to 22 community partnerships and 5,662 beneficiaries, and external fees from research center analytical and testing services. The institution does not disclose audited financials publicly. Go-to-market follows a traditional academic cadence — semester-based billing, multi-campus on-site delivery, and lead generation through the institutional website (urs.edu.ph), official Facebook and YouTube channels, and community outreach. Compliance posture includes ISO 9001:2015 certification (TÜV Rheinland), Philippine Transparency Seal, ARTA, PhilGEPS, and Freedom of Information compliance. Customers are diversified across undergraduate students, graduate students, basic education learners, technical-vocational learners, licensure candidates, Rizal Province communities, and government regulatory bodies.

Name

University of Rizal System

Legal name

University of Rizal System

Website

https://urs.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

University of Rizal System is a Philippine state university operating 10 campuses across Rizal Province, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and technical-vocational education to students and community beneficiaries under Republic Act 9157.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAB

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDADABAD

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

Keywords

• Higher education services
• State university education
• Graduate degree programs
• Undergraduate academic programs
• Technical vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tanay

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: As a state university, URS receives primary funding through the national government budget appropriations under Republic Act 9157, administered through CHED and DBM.
2. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees: Students pay tuition and miscellaneous fees for enrollment in undergraduate and graduate programs. Specific amounts vary by program and student classification.
3. Extension Services Revenue: Revenue generated from community extension programs, training sessions, and skills development workshops for external beneficiaries.
4. Research and Development Services: Research centers provide analytical and testing services (food safety, water analysis, statistical services) to external clients.
5. Transparency Seal Compliance Revenue: Government appropriations and budget allocations maintained through compliance with Philippine Transparency Seal requirements and good governance standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University of Rizal System is a public state university that delivers higher education services across 10 campuses in Rizal Province, Philippines. Its core offerings include undergraduate degree programs, graduate schools (Agriculture, Business Administration, Education, Public Administration), a Laboratory School for K-12, Senior High School tracks, seven Board-recognized research centers, and community extension programs. Supporting digital services include an online enrollment portal, online admission system, OPAC library catalog, and an alumni career portal.

Product overview

University of Rizal System is a state university system established by Republic Act 9157 on August 11, 2001, comprising 10 campuses across Rizal Province. The university offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs including Graduate Schools of Agriculture, Business Administration, Education, and Public Administration, Laboratory School, and Senior High School. Supporting its academic mission, URS operates seven Board-recognized research centers (University Statistical Center, EEBRC, SANRe, RDCHIME, FARSL, TANAW SSERC, and FRAPC) that focus on statistics, biodiversity, agriculture, innovation, and food safety. Digital services include the Student Enrollment Portal, Open Public Access Catalog (OPAC), Library Portal, Alumni and Career Portal, and Student Online Admission system. The university also provides community extension programs and lifelong learning initiatives through its Center for Lifelong Learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 60.47% overall passing rate in 2025 PRC licensure examinations, surpassing national average of 58.80%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• TESDA Rizal (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Five-year Memorandum of Understanding signed March 17, 2026, at URS President's Board Room to improve and develop quality higher education and technical-vocational education and training in Rizal Province. Signed by TESDA Rizal Acting Provincial Director Imee Sigua and URS President Dr. Nancy Pascual, along with VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Allan Conde. MOU focuses on skills enrichment and vocational training collaboration.
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026International research collaboration through 8th Seirei International Research Conference (SIRC2026), held virtually via Zoom. Dr. Floricel Ulat won Best Oral Presentation at this international conference.
• Seirei Christopher University (SCU), JapannotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026International research collaboration hosting the 8th Seirei International Research Conference (SIRC2026) with virtual participation from Japan. Faculty and students presented research papers at this international venue.
• URS Partner EmployersnotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Employers registered with URS Alumni and Career Portal providing year-round job opportunities for graduates. Portal connects fresh graduates with full-time, part-time, and internship roles from partner companies.
• CALABARZON GAD Resource Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025URS designated as CALABARZON GAD (Gender and Development) Resource Center, serving as hub for gender and development programs and partner agencies in the CALABARZON region (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon)
• Rizal Province Local Government UnitscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Community extension partnerships with LGUs across Rizal Province, supporting 22 active partnerships, 33 ongoing projects, and 268 faculty extensionists since 2024
• Philippine Government Agencies (CHED, COA, DBM, NEDA)coreOthersURS operates under regulatory oversight of Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Commission on Audit (COA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). These agencies provide funding, policy guidance, and accountability requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Technological University of the Philippines (TUP): State university specializing in engineering, technology, and technical-vocational programs with multiple campuses. Closely comparable to URS in polytechnic/applied sciences focus, government funding model, and engineering/technical licensure preparation.
• Rizal Technological University (RTU): State university in the CALABARZON/NCR region with strong engineering, technology, and teacher education programs. Highly comparable to URS geographically (overlap in Rizal Province service area) and structurally (engineering/applied sciences focus with CHED oversight). URS was partly formed from RTU's extension campus, making it a direct historical and operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP): National state university system with multiple campuses focused on technical, vocational, and professional education. Directly comparable to URS as a Philippine state university offering applied/polytechnic programs, government-subsidized tuition, and a multi-campus structure serving commuter students.
• University of the Philippines (UP) System: National state university system and flagship higher education institution in the Philippines with multiple constituent universities. Comparable to URS as a public multi-campus state university system, though UP sits at a substantially higher prestige tier; serves as the upper benchmark for URS's research aspirations.

Regional players

• Bulacan State University (BulSU): Central Luzon state university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs including engineering, education, and business. Comparable to URS in multi-program state university positioning, government-subsidized tuition, and ISO 9001-aligned quality management approach.
• Cavite State University (CvSU): CALABARZON-region state university with strong agriculture, engineering, and teacher education programs; multi-campus structure. Comparable to URS in mandate (regional state university), program mix, and government funding model, though serves Cavite rather than Rizal Province.
• Laguna University (LU): Provincial state university in Laguna (also CALABARZON) with programs in education, business, arts, and sciences. Comparable to URS as a CALABARZON regional state university with CHED-regulated tuition and multi-campus ambitions.
• Batangas State University (BatSU): CALABARZON regional state university with strong engineering and architecture programs and multiple campuses. Comparable to URS in regional state university positioning, engineering/applied sciences focus, and CHED accreditation-driven program offerings.

Emerging players

• Philippine Normal University (PNU): National state university focused on teacher education with multiple campuses. Comparable to URS as a state university with the Graduate School of Education as a flagship program and significant teacher licensure examination focus.
• National University (NU) Philippines: Private university with multiple campuses across Metro Manila and Luzon focused on engineering, business, and computer science. Comparable to URS in serving CALABARZON/NCR-bound students via multi-campus distributed delivery, though competes as a private alternative with potentially differentiated digital learning investments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/urs_ph
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universityofrizalsystem
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofRizalSystem

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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