University of the Philippines

Overview

The University of the Philippines (UP) is the Philippines’ national university and premier institution of higher learning. Established in 1908, it is renowned for academic excellence, research leadership, and producing many of the country’s top professionals, scientists, and government leaders across its multiple autonomous campuses.

2. General Information

Name University of the Philippines (UP)
Established June 18, 1908
Type Public National University System
Flagship Campus UP Diliman, Quezon City
Constituent Universities 8 autonomous universities nationwide
Website www.up.edu.ph

3. Fee Structure (2024-2025)

Program Level Tuition (PHP/unit) Estimated Annual Fees (PHP)
Undergraduate 1,500-2,000 27,000-72,000
Graduate 1,800-3,000 32,400-108,000
Professional (Law/Med) 3,000-5,000 150,000-300,000

4. Academic Program

  • UP Diliman (Flagship, Quezon City)
  • UP Manila (Health Sciences)
  • UP Los Baños (Agriculture, Forestry)
  • UP Visayas (Marine Sciences)
  • UP Open University (Distance Education)
  • UP Mindanao (Southern Philippines Studies)
  • UP Baguio (Cordillera Studies)
  • UP Cebu (Visual Arts, Architecture)

5. Facilities

  • Top-ranked Law (UP College of Law)
  • Leading Medical School (UP Manila)
  • ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (UP Los Baños)
  • National Engineering Center (UP Diliman)
  • Asian Institute of Tourism
  • Philippine General Hospital (Teaching Hospital)

6. Accommodation

  • On-campus dormitories (PHP 3,000-8,000/month)
  • Over 200 student organizations
  • Annual UP Fair cultural festival
  • Varsity athletic programs (UAAP)
  • Extensive library system (5.5 million volumes)

7. Contact Information

  • Phone +63 2 8981 8500
  • Email: oc@up.edu.ph
  • Address: UP Diliman, Quezon City 1101

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