About the university

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, Batangas, Laguna).

Key information

• Location: Manila, PH
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• International Tourism
• Hospitality Management
• Maritime Studies
• Business
• Law
• Information Technology

Programs (7)

• Maritime Studies
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Business Administration
• International Relations
• Law
• Nursing
• Human Resources

Student body

• Total students: 25,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $180 - $500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 88%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• LPU Entrance
• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• $2,000 - $4,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 65.00%
• Scholarships available: Laurel Scholarship (founder's family), Academic Excellence Scholarship, Maritime Industry Scholarship, sports and cultural awards, international student grants.
• Additional costs: 5 campuses (Manila, Makati, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna): USD 200-500/month. STCW-certified maritime training.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1952
• Teaching languages: English
• Study formats: offline, blended

Contact

• Website: https://manila.lpu.edu.ph