Mapúa University Pioneers in the Cloud: Elevating Tech Education with Altair Partnership

Mapúa University has taken a groundbreaking step by becoming the first university in the Philippines to integrate a privately managed cloud infrastructure, marking a significant leap in educational technology. This innovative move is the result of a strategic partnership with Altair, a global frontrunner in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), setting a new standard for higher education in the country.

Srirangam Srirangarajan, Altair’s managing director for Asean and ANZ, envisions this collaboration as a catapult that will launch Mapúa University into regional and global prominence. By leveraging a suite of advanced technologies including digital twin, AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing, the university is poised to offer an unparalleled educational experience.

A cornerstone of this partnership is the establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE) at Mapúa University. The CoE is not just an academic hub but a cradle for innovation, preparing students for the future through a certification program that primes them for competitions, research, and new vocational pathways. Dodjie Maestrecampo, the president and CEO of Mapúa University, highlighted the pivotal role of this collaboration in equipping students to thrive in the future job market confidently.

The partnership also emphasizes practical, industry-demanded skills, ensuring that students gain hands-on expertise in AI, digital transformation, and machine learning. Altair’s cloud solutions enable students, particularly those in engineering and sciences, to perform experiments safely and efficiently through virtual simulations, negating the need for physical trials.

Despite the infusion of these high-tech educational assets, Mapúa University assures that there will be no tuition hikes. Maestrecampo reassured that this enhancement is part of the institution’s commitment to keeping its curriculum relevant and its graduates highly employable, without imposing additional financial burdens on its students.

Further strengthening its technological capabilities, Mapúa University has also renewed its scholarship partnership with Huawei Philippines, ensuring sustained educational opportunities for its students. This scholarship program focuses on students majoring in electronics engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, and electrical engineering, reinforcing the university’s commitment to producing industry-ready professionals.

As Mapúa University takes this bold step into the cloud with Altair, it sets a precedent for tech-infused education in the Philippines, promising a future where technology and learning converge to create a dynamic and empowering educational ecosystem.