Continuing its upward trajectory as a globally recognized institution for innovation and excellence, Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), proudly announces that its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) programs have officially received the highest mark of re-accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Information Technology, and Similarly Named Computing Programs. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, ABET is a premier global accreditor for college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Following a rigorous evaluation conducted by experts and representatives from CAC-ABET, this milestone affirms that BatStateU’s computing programs meet the highest standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies while upholding public welfare and safety. This ensures that BatStateU graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
The on-site program review, which took place from November 10-12, 2024, assessed the programs’ curriculum design, faculty credentials, learning outcomes, computing facilities, stakeholder engagement, and institutional support. The assessment verified that both computing programs under the College of Informatics and Computing Sciences (CICS) of BatStateU Alangilan deliver high-impact, future-ready education that is aligned with the demands of the global IT and computer science industries.
“With this CAC-ABET accreditation, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence not only in engineering but also in computing education,” said University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo. “This global recognition certifies that our computing programs are designed and delivered to empower students for leadership, innovation, and service in the digital age,” he added.
Notably, BatStateU The NEU is the first and, thus far, the only state university in the Philippines with both engineering and computing programs accredited by ABET under its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and CAC. The recognition of the BSCS and BSIT programs further strengthens the university’s global competitiveness and opens opportunities for its students and graduates to engage in international academic mobility, pursue higher studies abroad, and become highly sought-after professionals in local and global tech industries.
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of utmost importance.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines. It accredits 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 41 countries and areas as of Oct. 1, 2024.
To view the CAC-ABET accredited programs of BatStateU The NEU, visit this link.
Batangas State University (BatStateU), the Philippines’ National Engineering University under Republic Act No. 11694, is the country’s largest engineering institution and a recognized leader in engineering and technology education. Globally recognized for its innovation and sustainability initiatives, BatStateU ranks 401–600 in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 111th in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), and 304th in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. The University remains committed to advancing transformative, industry-aligned education that produces globally competitive graduates and drives national development.
