The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997). It is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning focused on higher occupational, technical, and professional instruction and training in applied arts and sciences related to commerce, business administration, and technology. PUP is described as 'A Leading Comprehensive Polytechnic University in Asia' and operates year-round with multiple campuses serving over 106,500 students.