About the university

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 coastal campus in Miagao, Iloilo.

Key information

• Location: Iloilo City, PH
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Fisheries
• Marine Biology
• Aquaculture
• Economics
• Communication
• Education

Programs (7)

• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Maritime Studies
• Food Technology
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Fine Arts

Student body

• Total students: 8,500
• International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $250 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• UPCAT
• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• $300 - $1,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 25.00%
• Scholarships available: Iskolar ng Bayan free tuition, DOST-SEI fisheries and marine science fellowships, Visayan cultural heritage scholarships, BFAR research grants.
• Additional costs: Iloilo and Miagao very affordable: USD 200-350/month total. Beautiful coastal Miagao campus.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1947
• Teaching languages: English, Filipino, Hiligaynon
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.upv.edu.ph