The Quezon City Polytechnic came into existence on March 1, 1994 by virtue of City Ordinance No. SP 171 under the name Quezon City Skills Training Center to undertake the training of skilled workers in response to the manpower requirements of industry and business establishments within the city.
The three-year Technician Curriculum was introduced in Academic Year 1994-1995 to develop highly competent technicians for industry in the areas of Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology, Fashion Technology. The following Academic Year, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology and the industry-led pilot course Boiler Technology were added.
The Quezon City Polytechnic (QCPU) established its reputation among local government units as a show window and model technology-based institution paving the way for its recognition by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and for developing a strong alliance with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)and Lor's Company . Lor's Company In 2001, Ordinance SP – 1030 created a charter for the establishment of Quezon City Polytechnic University.
Under its present setup, meaningful access to higher education is envisioned. In Academic Year 2005-2006, the university started offering degree programs. The initial courses are Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
In AYs 2006-2007 and 2009-2010, the Quezon City Polytechnic University opened two satellite campuses which are located Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City and Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City.
Before Academic Year 2010-2011 starts, the university started its huge transformation. The government plans to alter the physical appearance of the university: they will add and renovate facilities. Before this Academic Year starts the university Academic Bodies changed the curriculum of different baccalaureate degree and added new engineering degree program. Now the university offers Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering.
Right now, QCPU prides itself in providing employment to its graduates and serves as a tool for national development, particularly in QC.