Study in Philippines

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University of the Philippines Diliman

Quezon City, Philippines

Flagship campus of the UP System and the country's premier university. Strong in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, Public Administration and the Sciences. Known for UPCAT (one of the most

Ranking: 404 | Country: Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University

Quezon City, Philippines

Jesuit-run private university, considered one of the 'Big Four' along with UP, La Salle and UST. Renowned for Liberal Arts, Business (John Gokongwei School of Management), Communication, Law, and Comp

Ranking: 563 | Country: Philippines

De La Salle University

Manila, Philippines

Lasallian Catholic university, a 'Big Four' member famed for Engineering, Business and Economics, Computer Science and Accountancy. Trimestral system enables faster graduation. Strong industry ties, t

Ranking: 681 | Country: Philippines

University of Santo Tomas

Manila, Philippines

Pontifical Catholic university and the oldest existing university in Asia (founded 1611). Renowned for Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Architecture, Music and Fine Arts. The Faculty of Medicine is one

Ranking: 851 | Country: Philippines

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

UP's premier campus for Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science and Biotechnology. Home to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). World-class agricultural and life

Ranking: 901 | Country: Philippines

University of the Philippines Manila

Manila, Philippines

The Health Sciences Center of the UP System and home to the Philippine General Hospital — the country's largest tertiary referral hospital. Premier institution for Medicine (UP College of Medicine), P

Ranking: 901 | Country: Philippines

Asian Institute of Management

Makati, Philippines

Premier graduate business school in Asia, founded in partnership with Harvard Business School. Offers MBA, Executive MBA, Master in Management and Master in Development Management. Highly internationa

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Manila, Philippines

Founded by President José P. Laurel. Strong in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (one of the country's best), Maritime, Business, Law and IT. Multiple campuses (Manila, Makati, Cavite,

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Central Mindanao University

Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

Premier state agricultural university in Mindanao, with one of the largest land-grant campuses in the Philippines. Strong in Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Biology and Education. Beautifu

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Far Eastern University

Manila, Philippines

Iconic Art Deco campus in Manila — a UNESCO heritage award winner. Strong in Business, Accountancy, Communication, Tourism, Architecture, IT and Nursing. Known for FEU Tamaraws athletics and vibrant s

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Ateneo de Davao University

Davao City, Philippines

Jesuit university, the leading private institution in Mindanao. Strong in Law, Business, Engineering, Computer Science and Social Sciences. Active in interreligious dialogue and peace studies given th

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Visayas State University

Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

State agricultural and technological university with strong programs in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Biotechnology and Tropical Ecology. Active research in tropical crops and disaster resilienc

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Holy Angel University

Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Largest Catholic university in Central Luzon. Strong in Business, Accountancy, Engineering, Hospitality, Nursing and IT. Affordable Catholic education with strong industry links to Clark Freeport Zone

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Adamson University

Manila, Philippines

Vincentian Catholic university near Malacañang. Strong in Chemical Engineering (its founding program), Architecture, Pharmacy, Nursing and Business. Member of UAAP and historically known for affordabl

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Ateneo de Naga University

Naga City, Philippines

Jesuit university serving the Bicol region. Strong in Business, Engineering, Education, Computer Science and Law. Member of the Ateneo network with the same Ignatian formation and high academic standa

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Mapúa University

Manila, Philippines

Leading private engineering and technology university in the Philippines, accredited by ABET (USA) — the only PH university with multiple ABET-accredited programs. Strong in Civil, Electrical, Compute

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

Iligan City, Philippines

Premier engineering and technology campus of the Mindanao State University System. Strong in Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical), Computer Science, Mathematics and Education. Highly competitive

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Mindanao State University - Main Campus

Marawi City, Philippines

Flagship campus of the MSU System, founded to integrate Muslim Filipinos into national higher education. Strong in Education, Agriculture, Engineering, Public Administration and Islamic Studies. Affor

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Jesuit university in northern Mindanao, regional leader in Agriculture (Xavier University College of Agriculture is one of the country's best), Medicine, Engineering and Business. Strong service-learn

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

University of San Carlos

Cebu City, Philippines

Catholic university traced back to 1595 (Colegio de San Ildefonso) — among the oldest schools in Asia. Run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). Top university in the Visayas region, strong in Engi

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

University of the Philippines Visayas

Iloilo City, Philippines

UP's autonomous campus in the Visayas, leading center for Fisheries, Marine Science, Aquaculture and Maritime Studies in the Philippines. Strong in Economics, Education and Communication. Beautiful co

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Manila, Philippines

Largest state university by enrollment (~70,000+ students). Affordable polytechnic education across Engineering, IT, Business, Accountancy and Education. Highly selective despite size — PUPCET is comp

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

University of the Philippines Mindanao

Davao City, Philippines

Youngest UP constituent university serving southern Philippines. Strong in Architecture, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Food Technology and Biology. Smaller, intimate community with high-qualit

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Philippine Normal University

Manila, Philippines

The National Center for Teacher Education — the country's flagship institution for training teachers and education leaders. Established 1901. Programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Educati

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Saint Louis University Baguio

Baguio, Philippines

Catholic university run by the CICM Missionaries, the leading university in Northern Luzon. Renowned for Medicine, Nursing, Engineering and Education. High board exam passing rates. Located in cool mo

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Silliman University

Dumaguete, Philippines

First American-founded private university in the Philippines and Asia. Protestant Christian heritage. Excellent in Marine Biology, Nursing, Education and Music. Beautiful seaside campus in 'University

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Bicol University

Legazpi City, Philippines

Largest state university in the Bicol region. Strong in Engineering, Education, Nursing, Fisheries and Tourism. Affordable and high-quality public education with the iconic Mayon Volcano as backdrop.

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

University of the East

Manila, Philippines

One of the largest private universities by enrollment, especially strong in Accountancy, Business Administration, Engineering and Computer Studies. UERMMMC (UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center)

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

Technological University of the Philippines

Manila, Philippines

National polytechnic university with campuses in Manila, Taguig, Visayas and Cavite. Premier state institution for Engineering Technology, Industrial Education, Architecture and IT. Long-standing repu

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines

University of San Jose-Recoletos

Cebu City, Philippines

Augustinian Recollect Catholic university in Cebu. Strong in Engineering, Accountancy, Business and Architecture. High board exam passing rates and affordable quality education in the Visayas.

Ranking: N/A | Country: Philippines