The University of the Philippines Diliman is a modern research university advancing sustainable, innovative, and people-centered national development. This public mission is carried out by a socially engaged community that upholds honor, excellence, and integrity in all areas of research and education.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (6)
- MADEM Demography
- M.A. Geography
- Master International Affairs
- Master Islamic Studies
- M.A. Political Science
- Master Population Studies
Engineering & Technology (4)
- Master Architecture
- M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Master Architecture
- Master Architecture
Business & Management (3)
- Master Architecture
Computer Science & IT (2)
- M.A. Geography
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- MADEM Demography
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Humanities (1)
- Master Islamic Studies
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
The University of the Philippines (UP) was established in 1908 by Act No. 1870 of the Philippine Legislature to “give advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and the arts, and professional and technical training to every qualified student, irrespective of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or political affiliation.”
Education
- Arts and Letters Cluster
- Management and Economics Cluster
- Science and Technology Cluster
- Social Sciences and Law Cluster
Research
Research has always been embedded in the culture of the University of the Philippines. As mandated by RA 9500, or the UP Charter of 2008, the University shall lead in initiating innovations in research, and serve as a research university by promoting and implementing research and development in various fields of expertise.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
412 -13
2022
399 -3
2021
396
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
801 -200
2022
601 -200
2021
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
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2022
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2021
1217
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The 13 UPD residence halls play an important role in the total development of students. These residence halls provide an atmosphere conducive to sound intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cultural pursuits. They are living laboratories on campus where students are able to integrate the interplay between academic and non-academic learning experiences. No other system of the University has the potential to impact the passing student more than his/her place of residence.
Student Life
Sports facilities
The athletic facilities of the College are spread over a vast area of the University compound. The complex consists of an indoor gymnasium, a 50-meter competition-size swimming pool, a four-court tennis area, a Track and Field Oval, and an archery range.Indoors, the gymnasium has two basketball courts, four volleyball courts, nine badminton courts, two dance areas, a judo-karate-wrestling room, a weight-training area, fencing area, and a table tennis area. Outdoors, the gymnasium has two volleyball courts.
Student Reviews
Excellent Professors
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The university have an amazing roster of professors that are experts in their respective disciplines
University of the Philippines
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Holistic and worldly.
The Pandemic ruined everything
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Top tier education, Covid and remote rlasses dampened the experience and learning
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