Cavite State University – CCAT Campus (formerly known as the Cavite College of Arts and Trades) is a premier satellite campus of CvSU located in the historic town of Rosario, Cavite. Known for its strong foundation in technological and vocational education, the campus occupies a sprawling 9.23-hectare site dedicated to academic excellence and community development.
Cavite State University – CCAT Campus is one of the eleven (11) satellite campuses of Cavite State University (CvSU), whose main campus is located in Indang, Cavite. The campus is also known as CvSU–Rosario and Cavite State University College of Arts and Trade.
The campus is situated at Barangay Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, occupying a land area of 9.23 hectares (22.8 acres). It was formerly known as Cavite College of Arts and Trades (CCAT).
Established: June 21, 1969 (Inaugurated August 8, 1970)
Former Name: Cavite College of Arts and Trades (CCAT)
Location: Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite
Campus Area: 9.23 Hectares (22.8 Acres)
Parent University: Cavite State University (Main Campus: Indang, Cavite)
1969: Founded via Republic Act No. 5966, authored by Cong. Justiniano S. Montano.
1970: Classes officially commenced with 27 students in the Two-Year Trade Technical Curriculum.
1976: Establishment of the ROTC unit.
1982-1989: Recipient of international support through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Philippine-Australian Technical and Vocational Education Project (PATVEP).
2001: Formally integrated into Cavite State University (CvSU) under CHED Memo No. 27, s. 2000.
2002–Present: Rapid expansion of degree offerings, including Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology.
The Cavite College of Arts and Trades (CCAT) was established through Republic Act No. 5966, authored by Congressman Justiniano S. Montano, and approved on June 21, 1969. It was founded as a National College of Arts and Trades, primarily to provide higher technological, professional, occupational, and vocational education.
The college was inaugurated on August 8, 1970, and began regular classes for the Two-Year Trade Technical Curriculum on August 12, 1970, with an initial enrollment of 27 students.
From February 1971 to July 1972, CCAT served as a Training Center for the National Manpower Training Program and offered a Special One-Year Course. In 1973, the institution implemented the Secondary Trade Curriculum alongside the Two-Year Trade Technician Education under Department Order No. 20, s. 1973.
After five years of operation, CCAT was classified as a Teacher Education Institution in Industrial Education, with Arturo P. Casuga serving as Superintendent. In 1976, a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) unit was established.
In 1982, CCAT became a beneficiary of the Technical and Vocational Education Project (TVEP) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It was later selected as a recipient of the Philippine–Australian Technical and Vocational Education Project (PATVEP) and served as the TVEP Research and Information Center for Region IV in 1983.
In 2001, CCAT was officially integrated into Cavite State University through CHED Memorandum No. 27, s. 2000. Dr. Maria C. Yaba was designated as Assistant to the CvSU President for CvSU–Rosario Campus operations. Following integration, additional academic programs were introduced, including BS in Business Management and Associate in Computer Technology.
Subsequent program expansions included BS in Electrical Engineering and BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2002, and BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Computer Science, and BS in Information Technology in 2008.
The CCAT Campus offers a diverse range of undergraduate and certificate programs designed for global competitiveness:
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education
(formerly Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education)
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
(formerly BS Hotel and Restaurant Management)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
(formerly Bachelor of Industrial Technology)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Teacher Certificate Program
Laboratory / Science High School
For inquiries, the campus can be reached through the following channels:
Trunkline: (046) 437-9505 to 9508
Key Department Extensions:
Campus Administrator: Local 201 / (046) 437-6659
Registrar’s Office: Local 206
Guidance Office: (046) 437-2437
Library: (046) 437-7052
Fax: (046) 437-6659 / 437-1109
Courses Offered by Cavite State University-Rosario Campus
No available courses.
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