About the university

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 selective entrance exams in Asia) and prestigious Oblation Scholarship. Highly competitive — top 12-15% of UPCAT takers admitted.

Key information

• Location: Quezon City, PH
• Ranking #404
• QS #404
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Business Administration
• Law
• Public Administration

Programs (20)

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Architecture
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Law
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Philosophy
• Journalism and Communication
• Fine Arts
• Sociology
• Linguistics

Student body

• Total students: 26,000
• International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $150 - $400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 95%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• UPCAT
• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Tuition costs

• $300 - $1,200 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 12.00%
• Scholarships available: Iskolar ng Bayan (full state subsidy under the Free Higher Education Act for Filipino students), Oblation Scholarship for top UPCAT scorers, DOST-SEI for STEM, Foreign Scholarship Programme, and faculty research grants for graduate students.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Quezon City ~USD 300-600/month. UP dorms (Kalayaan, Yakal, Acacia) are heavily subsidized at ~USD 30-80/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1908
• Teaching languages: English, Filipino
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://upd.edu.ph