At present, TUP Cavite offers programs at pre-baccalaureate and baccalaureate levels.

TUP-Cavite was established in 1979 in Salawag, Dasmariñas, Cavite donated by former senator and assemblywoman Helena Z. Benitez.

The TUP-Cavite was created primarily to respond to the needs of the communities from Dasmariñas, Cavite for an affordable quality technology education.

In 1982, the TUP-Cavite officially started offering three-year engineering technology programs specializing in Automotive, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Drafting, Mechanical and Stationery Marine.

Today, the TUP-Cavite has transformed into a well-recognized institution of higher learning in technology education.