Polytechnic University of the Philippines
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
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%
Admission requirements
Required tests
- PUPCET
- IELTS
- TOEFL
Minimum GPA: 2.8
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.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1904
- Teaching languages: English, Filipino
- Study formats: offline, blended
Contact
- Website: https://www.pup.edu.ph