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School Type Local
Programs226 Courses
Academic CalendarSemestral
Batch size23757
Return on investment4 Years Return, 1M Savings in 8 Years
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Asynchronous,Synchronous,

Google suites, UVLe

Financial assistance, Gadget assistance, Internet assistance

Asynchronous individual tasks, Live lectures, Powerpoints with recorded discussion, Pre-recorded lecture videos, Q&A Forums

Programs

College

Asian Institute of Tourism

Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business

College of Architecture

College of Arts and Letters

College of Education

College of Engineering

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Graduate School

Archaeological Studies Program

Asian Center

Asian Institute of Tourism

Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business

College of Architecture

College of Arts and Letters

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Short Courses & Certifications

Requirements

Undergraduate Freshmen

Requirements

Fully accomplished forms:
  • Form 1: Personal Data Sheet
  • Form 2: High School Record 
  • DepED Certificate of Recognition to Permit or Operate (IF graduating High School in 2021 from a local HS)
  • High School Diploma (IF High School graduate)
  • Certified clear photocopy of the Permanent Secondary School Record (F137) from other schools with all the grades earned therein (IF Transferee, i.e. has taken subjects from another high school)
  • Proof of payment of application processing fee (for Foreign applicants)

Undergraduate Transferees

Requirements

Requirements:
  • have completed, outside the University, at least thirty-three academic units
  • have all grades for all academic units they have taken included in the computation of the General Weighted Average (GWA) 
  • satisfy the GWA requirement of the degree program applied for. The minimum GWA requirement of the University is an ABSOLUTE MINIMUM 2.00 in all academic units taken
  • satisfy other admission requirements prescribed for each degree program such as interview, aptitude test, talent test, or written or oral examination
  • fall within the quota of the program at the time of application, upon evaluation based on the program admission requirements. All applicants shall be ranked according to the criteria set by the admitting program and the cut-off shall be determined by the college/unit based on their quota
  • must present:
    • copy of their transcript of records
    • true copy of grades from each school attended
    • UP Form 3.1 (for foreign applicants) or Form 3 (for local applicants)
    • two passport size photos
    • a non-refundable fee of PHP100 for Filipino, PhP 150 for resident foreign applicants, or USD30 for non-resident applicants
    • TOEFL Official Score Report if the medium of instruction is not English in the school/ university previously attended by the applicant 

Undergraduate Foreign Students

Requirements

For applicants who have graduated High School abroad and has not enrolled in college:
  • completion of High School program in the country where he had his secondary education 
  • Qualifying in a college-qualifying national or international foreign-administered examination (GCE, SAT, or IB Diploma)
  • TOEFL, in the case of an applicant whose native language or whose medium of instruction in the secondary school is not English 
  • A graduate from a high school abroad who fails to satisfy the requirements for automatic admission (i.e., Item 2 under General Requirements) may take the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT)
General Requirements for Admission:
  • accomplished foreign application form (UP Form No. 3.1- revised 10-3)
  • a non-refundable application fee of PhP150 for resident foreign students and USD30 for non-resident foreign students
  • two (2) copies of one’s official transcript of records from each high school and college attended and official examination certificates if any
  • course syllabus, school catalog, and handbook of examination
  • two (2) copies of certification from a reputable bank in the applicant’s country, his/her capability to finance the travel, educational, personal, and other expenses s/he is expected to incur in his/her studies in the Philippines
  • proof of adequate financial support to cover expenses for the student’s accommodation and subsistence, as well as school dues and other incidental expenses
  • official TOEFL results
  • copy of birth certificate and passport
  • original Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
  • scholastic records
  • Police Clearance Certificate issued by National Police Authorities in the student’s country of origin or residence (if the student has resided in the Philippines for less than 59 days, otherwise, the student is to submit an NBI clearance)
  • Quarantine Medical Clearance Certificate by the National Quarantine Office
  • copy of the student’s Personal History Statement (PHS) signed by the student with a 2×2-inch photograph recently taken
  • photocopies of the photo, date, and stamp of the latest arrival pages on the passport of the student

Masters Degree Student

Requirements

Requirements
  • a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
  • intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies and research
  • language proficiency
  • satisfaction of additional University requirements, such as health clearance, and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the unit and/or appropriate Graduate Committee/Office as approved by appropriate bodies 

Doctoral Students

Requirements

Requirements
  • a bachelor’s degree, in the case of a direct doctoral program, or a master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognized institution of higher learning
  • intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies and research
  • language proficiency
  • satisfaction of additional University requirements, such as a health clearance, and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the College/unit or Graduate Office/Committee concerned approved by appropriate bodies

Diploma Students

Requirements

Requirements
  • a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
  • high intellectual capacity
  • satisfaction of additional University requirements such as health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the head of the College/Unit, through channels

Tuitions / Fees

GRADUATE SCHOOL

PHP 8,000

per semester

PHP 48,000

per semester

PRC Ratings

  • Exam

    Passing Rate

  • Geologist Licensure Examination

    Top Ranked 91.67%

  • Master Plumber Licensure Examination

    77.78%

  • Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination

    100.00%

Amenities

Basketball Court
Outdoor Pool
Soccer Field
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Table Tennis Court
Tennis Court
Computer Lab
Chemistry Lab
Biology Lab
Physics Lab
Auditorium
Dormitory
Theater
Canteen
Av Rooms
Gym
Library

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School Overview

40th Place in Overall Quest for 2021

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The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) is the main campus of the University of the Philippines System (UP System), the national university by virtue of Republic Act 9500. It has extension campuses in Pampanga and Olongapo City, and a professional school at the Bonifacio Global City. 

UPD occupies 493 hectares of prime land in Quezon City, featuring an array of both old and new buildings housing the various disciplines that offer comprehensive education covering all facets of human behavior and development at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels.

As of January 2020, UPD had 250 academic programs, 71 of which were in the undergraduate level, 100 in the master’s, professional master’s, Juris Doctor, BA-MA Honors, and 48 in the doctoral levels. Seven Associate in Arts and 24 graduate diploma programs are also offered.
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Contact & Location

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  • Roxas Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila

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School Reviews

Anonymous

Student

University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP)

BS in Civil Engineering - Senior

Overall

Rating:

5.0

"Best in the country"

Why did I choose this school?

Cheaper tuition and living costs

About the School

Best place to meet people from all walks of life, and has the best student org culture

7 out of 7 found this review as helpful.

John Ejizen Pabustan

Current Student

University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP)

Bachelor of Music - Junior

Overall

Rating:

5.0

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Why did I choose this school?

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About the School

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4 out of 6 found this review as helpful.

Angela Billones

Student

University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP)

BS in Industrial Engineering - Senior

Overall

Rating:

5.0

"Super life-changing and super fun!"

Why did I choose this school?

I chose this school because I like how free and diverse the students are, and everyone's smart (diff...

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About the School

This school really helped me be independent in tasks. It has also awoken my political views, not bei...

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4 out of 4 found this review as helpful.

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