The University of Rizal System (URS) was realized through the joint efforts of former Congressman Gilberto M. Duavit and former Governor Casimiro M. Ynares, Jr. The URS came into being through Republic Act No. 9157, on August 12, 2001, by merging the former Rizal Polytechnic College (in Morong) and the Rizal State College (in Tanay), and the Rizal Technological Institute (Antipolo Campus). URS stands today as an established tertiary institution which has branched-out into different courses in various campuses around the province, and has graduated thousands of students since its creation and establishment in 2001. The URS has buildings, facilities and amenities built and provided by the provincial leadership.
At present, the URS operates with ten (10) campuses in the Province of Rizal, namely: URS Angono, Antipolo, Binangonan, Cainta, Cardona, Montalban, Morong, Pililla, Tanay and Taytay. It offers complete education from Kindergarten to Graduate School. The University implements a number of academic programs in the doctorate, masters, baccalaureate, non-degree and short-term courses. It also provides research, extension and production services. The URS also caters to the needs of the stakeholders within and nearby provinces.
