Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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About the university

Largest state university by enrollment (~70,000+ students). Affordable polytechnic education across Engineering, IT, Business, Accountancy and Education. Highly selective despite size — PUPCET is competitive. Excellent ROI for Filipino and international students on tight budgets.

Key information

Location: Manila, PH
Institution type: public

Admission requirements

Tests: check applicability

PUPCET
IELTS
TOEFL

Tuition costs

$200 - $800 / per year
Acceptance rate: 15.00%
Scholarships available: Free tuition for Filipinos (UAQTEA), PUP Iskolar awards, Lingap-Iskolar (community-based), Athletic Scholarship, Cultural Scholarship, partial subsidy for international students under bilateral agreements.
Additional costs: Sta. Mesa, Manila: extremely affordable USD 150-300/month. Free tuition for Filipinos under UAQTEA.

Popular faculties

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Accountancy
Business Administration
Education
Information Technology

Programs (11)

Business Administration
Economics
Finance and Accounting
Marketing
Engineering
Computer Science
Education
Political Science
Journalism and Communication
Human Resources
Tourism and Hospitality

Student body

Total students: 70,000
International students: 1%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $70 - $250 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 88%

Quick facts

Founded: 1904
Teaching languages: English, Filipino
Study formats: offline, blended

Contact

Website: https://www.pup.edu.ph