Our Identity

A university where industry is not a partner on the sidelines—but a constant presence in how students learn, grow, and lead.

This is where the future is engineered.

Redefining Engineering Education Through Industry-Based Learning

At Batangas State University Aboitiz LIMA Campus, Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is not just a pedagogical model‚Äîit is a strategic, immersive framework that places students at the intersection of academic excellence and real-world relevance. This pioneering initiative combines a fully industry-aligned curriculum with a physical  location inside the LIMA Estate, one of the Philippines’ most dynamic industrial estates. By embedding the academic experience within the operational environment of leading firms, students benefit from direct exposure to the practices, technologies, and cultures that shape the industries of today and tomorrow.

Why Industry-Based Learning Matters

IBL bridges the traditional gap between classroom instruction and industrial realities. It integrates technical instruction with enterprise dynamics, industry mentorship, and real-time professional experiences. As a result, learners do not merely study industry trends—they participate in shaping them.

The Advantages of Industry-Based Learning

Curriculum Aligned with Industry Needs: Programs are codesigned with industry to match workforce demands.

Embedded Learning Environment: Campus location within the LIMA Estate ensures continuous proximity and access to real-world operations.

Professional Readiness: Students graduate with extensive exposure to actual workplace and industry practices, tools, and standards.

Mentorship and Networking: Industry professionals serve as mentors, lecturers, and project evaluators.

Industry Engagement Across the Learning Journey

From the first year through graduation, industry is an active co-educator. Engagement includes:

Admission Process Participation

Industry representatives are engaged in panel interviews and selection processes, ensuring that students admitted into programs possess the mindset and potential aligned with sector needs.

Curriculum Co-Design and Co-Delivery

Programs are shaped with direct input from industry experts, with select courses codelivered by practitioners to align academic content with evolving professional standards.

Capstone Projects on Real-World Industry Problems

Students tackle authentic industry challenges through mentored final-year projects, co-supervised by faculty and professionals to deliver viable, research-informed solutions.

Extended Professional Placement

Students undergo long-term, structured placements within industry partners‚Äîproviding in-depth exposure to actual work environments, project cycles, and organizational practices. 

The Extended Professional Placement (EPP) is a two-semester immersion that sets Batangas State University Aboitiz LIMA Campus apart. Integrated into the Industry-Based Curriculum, it goes beyond traditional internships by combining real-world industry experience with academic supervision and structured mentoring—giving students a competitive edge before they graduate.

Outcome and Skills Assessment

Industry partners are involved in evaluating student competencies and graduate outcomes, contributing to continuous program refinement and skills alignment