Rizal Technological University (RTU) is an educational institution situated in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. RTU was established on July 11, 1969 and formerly known as the Rizal Technological College. Today, RTU has the distinction of being the first educational institution in the Philippines to utilize Cooperative Education as a curriculum plan which is recognized by various industries, businesses and agencies all over the country. Aside from being the pioneer of several innovative academic programs in the Philippines, such as Doctor of Technology Education, Master of Science in Engineering Education, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Instrumentation and Control Technology, RTU has established itself as National Instrumentation and Control Center and Welding and Research Training Center. RTU has been the pilot school of Technology Resource Center under the Ministry of Human Settlements and now a member of the school network implementing the Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP) of the Philippines. Furthermore, RTU is the only university in the Philippines that offers degree courses in astronomy.