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Course description:
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Admission requirements:
A. Doctoral students are required to take and pass the Doctoral Admission Test in Education (DATE) before they are admitted provisionally for a period of one-semester course work or it's equivalent, after which said credits are evaluated.

For formal admission to the doctoral program, a student must have:

1. Grade of “2.0″ or better for each subject and

2. A general weighted average of “1.75″ or better.

B. Documents needed to support your application:

1. Original and two (2) photocopies of your Official Transcript of Records (undergraduate and graduate work, if any) with any of the following remarks: “FOR FURTHER STUDIES”, “ISSUED UPON REQUEST”, or “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION”. (All other remarks are not accepted by the University)

2. Accomplished application forms (2 sets) download here:

(http://educ.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/APPLICATION-FORM-TO-GRADUATE-PROGRAM-DATE-I-Sem.-2019-2020.pdf)

3. Official receipt of payment of a non-refundable application fee of Php700.00 (for Filipino applicants) or US$30.00 (for Foreign applicant) paid to the UP Cashier, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Trust Fund Account No. 9786600-499-450.

4. Two (2) reference reports from former professor and one from current/immediately previous employer. Download here

5. Five (5) copies of 2″x2″ recently taken picture (not computer scanned nor photocopied)

6. Original plus one (1) photocopy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate.

7. Original plus one (1) photocopy of NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)

8. Self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and one long folder

9. Permit to study from employer (if currently employed)

10. Official copy of the result of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. (For foreign applicants whose native language or whose medium of instruction is not English).

Other requirements:

1. Passing the entrance examinations (Master’s Admission Test in Education [MATE] or Doctoral Admission Test in Education [DATE]).

2. Interview by Program Advisers.

3. Medical Certificate issued by the University Health Service (once admitted in the program).

Tuition Fees:
P 31,000 for the full program

Course description:
The MHE and PhD (HE) programs are designed for teachers, curriculum planners, researchers, trainers and other practitioners in home economics and related fields such as food, clothing, and childhood education.

These graduate programs offer opportunities for academic scholarship, which include a good research program, quality instruction and seminar geared towards the needs of students as well as training and extension work for marginalized communities. Exposures to local and international professional conferences are among the valuable learning experiences of graduate students.

Admission requirements:

Course description:
After completing the M.S. Chemistry coursework in UPD, a student can opt to continue on with this dual Ph.D. Program. This program allows the Ph.D. Student to finish his/her dissertation research in U.H. After completing all the Ph.D. Courses and passing the qualifying and candidacy exams in UPD. The Ph.D. Student will take a few more courses in U.H. And then defend his/her dissertation in both universities in order to be awarded dual Ph.D. Degrees.

Admission requirements:

Admission requirements:
1. Cover letter - available for download (• .doc, 27.5kb)

2. Application form - available for download (• .doc, 28.5kb)

3. Reference form - available for download (• .doc, 28kb)

4. Two (2) 2x2 ID photo

Admission requirements:
Admission Requirements•

A. A graduate of one of the following:

1. M.S. Degree in the Biological Sciences or related fields from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 24 units of graduate courses with a thesis requirement (proof of thesis required), or

2. MS degree in other fields not covered in I.A.1from a recognized institution of higher learning with research track record, or

3. M.D. Or D.V.M. From a recognized institution of higher learning with research track record.

B. Acceptance by a faculty member of the Institute of Biology as a prospective dissertation advisee. The acceptance will be based on a submitted research proposal that have been consulted with and approved by the faculty who will act as the prospective Dissertation Adviser.

C. GWA of 1.75 or better in the M.S., M.D., or D.V.M. Program.

D. At least one article, published within the last five (5) years, in a highly reputable journal (e.g., Scopus- or Thomson Reuters indexed) in which the applicant is the primary author.

E. Passing an English Proficiency Test as per University Policy for foreign applicants whose medium of instruction in the previous degree programs is not English.
Note: Prescribed tests are TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

F. Passing a placement examination to be administered by the Graduate Committee of the Institute of Biology. The placement examination is as follows:

1. For those who meet the requirements of I.A.1., oral presentation and acceptance of a research proposal to be evaluated by at least one member from each of the following areas: Cell Biology, Ecology and Taxonomy, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Physiology.

2. For those who meet the requirements of I.A.2. And I.A.3., the placement examination will be in two parts:
2.1. The comprehensive essay-type written examination will be based on the specialization that the student intends to take.• •
2.2. An oral presentation and acceptance of the research proposal submitted by the applicant.
• Those who are already enrolled in the regular Ph.D. Biology (Option 1) program may shift to Option 3 provided they satisfy all admission requirements.
• • If an applicant fails, he/she may re-apply.

G. Passing the interview process of the Graduate Committee of the Institute of Biology.

Course description:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Chemistry requires 24 units of graduate courses after the master's degree, candidacy examination, preliminary examinations, and a doctoral thesis.

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Course description:
The Ph.D. (Environmental Science) Program aims to develop students for careers in environmental assessment and planning and in environmental education. The Program envisions to fill the need for highly trained environmental scientists in the government, private industries and educational institutions.

Admission requirements:
1. Admission into the Ph.D. (Environmental Science) Program in the College shall require

(1) a B.S. Or M.S. (Environmental Science) degree or their equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning,

(2) a high degree of intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced study and research in Environmental Science, and

(3) satisfaction of additional university requirements such as health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the Environmental Science Graduate Program Committee.

2. Each application for Admission into the Ph.D. (Environmental Science) Program must be accomplished in the Official College application form and accompanied by official transcript of records, two (2) written recommendation from former professors or experts on the field, and the
officially prescribed application fee.

3. All applications shall be submitted to and processed by the Graduate Office, referred to the Environmental Science Graduate Program Committee for evaluation, and endorsed by the latter to the Dean for official and formal action.

Course description:
Instituted in 1975, PhDFS was designed to prepare men and women for positions of leadership in education and in the food research projects of the government and food industry. This program allows for specialization in food processing, food chemistry or food microbiology

Admission requirements:

Course description:
Interested students in the doctorate program of NIGS must have a Masters degree related to the geosciences as determined by the Graduate Committee of NIGS. A Ph.D. Student is required to take 36 units of coursework with guidelines similar to the coursework for M.S. Students. In addition, 12 units of dissertation must be taken. The scholastic rule of the College of Science requires a semestral GWA of 1.75 for a Ph.D. Student to stay in the program.

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Course description:
The Ph.D. Mathematics Program is intended to encourage the development of mathematics in the Philippines through the production of highly trained mathematicians whose research works contribute to the development of new knowledge. Corollary to this main objective is the upgrading of mathematics teaching in colleges and universities.

Admission requirements:
1. A B.S.or M.S. Degree in mathematics or it's equivalent.

2. A very high degree of intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced study and research in mathematics.

3.Satisfaction of additional university requirements such as a health clearance and other special admission requirements.

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Course description:
The Ph.D. (Meteorology) Program aims to provide students with advanced graduate education in meteorology that will prepare them for top-level scientific careers in government, academic and research institution.

The program envisions to produce highly qualified meteorologists capable of pursuing independent research in various fields of specialization in meteorology.

Admission requirements:
1. Admission into the Ph.D. (Meteorology) Program requires a bachelor of science or an M.S. (Meteorology or Physical Oceanography) degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.

2. Applicants must have strong background in physics and mathematics and must possess a very high degree of intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced study and research.

Admission requirements:
General Requirements:

1. Relevant MS degree

2. GWA of 2.0 in BS

3. GWA of 1.75 in graduate degree

4. Must have taken MBB undergraduate prerequisite subjects (MBB 125, 130, 140, 141) or their equivalents for non-MBB BS degree holders. Must receive a grade of 2.5 or better in each of these subjects.

Documentary Requirements:

1. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate records (four copies – 1 original copy and 3 photocopies)

2. Certified copies of diploma or certificates of graduation (two copies each)

3. Birth certificate from the National Statistics Office (for Filipino Citizens: three copies – 1 original copy and 2 photocopies)

4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results or certification that the medium of instruction is English foreign applicants whose native language is not English. (three copies – 1 original and 2 photocopies)

Course description:
The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics aims to provide the students with an advanced graduate training in physics that will fully prepare them for scientific careers as top level physicists in academic and/or research institutions. This program is specifically designed to enable students to gain a deep and thorough knowledge of at least one specialized area of physics, to obtain a broad knowledge of several other major areas of contemporary physics, and to acquire the competence to undertake original and independent research in experimental or theoretical physics.

Students in the straight Ph.D. Program of the College of Science may earn a Master’s degree in their program provided they have completed the following:

(1) completed at least 33 units of graduate courses in their Program of Study;
(2) passed the Doctoral Qualifying Examination;
(3) passed the Doctoral Candidacy Examination;
(4) have a GWA of 1.75; and
(5) fulfilled all other College and University requirements for a Master’s degree. [Source: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS. Approved by the College of Science Graduate Faculty Council, 11 August 2004.]

Admission requirements:

Course description:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics is a graduate program which provides students with advanced background in statistics to enable them to participate in the development of statistical methods. Emphasis is placed on training in research. Seminar and reading courses are incorporated into the PhD program, besides lecture courses, in order to meet the individual requirements of the student's program of research.

Admission requirements:
1. Application for admissions must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies at lest one month before the start of the registration period of the proposed term of entrance.

2. Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent degree or title from any recognized institution of higher learning and who satisfy the University rules on admission to a graduate program may be admitted to the Ph.D. Program subject to the following conditions:

An applicant with a bachelor's or master's degree other than in statistics may be required to take additional mathematics and statistics courses before admission to the Ph.D. Program.

Additional requirements shall be determined by the Graduate Committee of the School.

A student must obtain a grade of 2.0 or better in the qualifying examination based on the core courses of the MS (Statistics) program of the Center before being allowed to continue in the doctoral program.

Course description:
Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering programs aim to
Promote advanced training for engineers, scientists and educators in the field of chemical engineering. The training given by the program enables it's graduates to

1. Independently conduct research and communicate the knowledge from such study in local and international fora;

2. Collaborate in an interdisciplinary research; and

3. Express his/her technical opinion on national issues requiring his/her expertise.

The Doctor of Engineering degree is awarded to students who address an engineering problem of substance and develops a solution to it in a creative and distinguished manner. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded to students whose dissertations are direct ed towards making an original contribution to fundamental knowledge in the field.

Admission requirements:


Tuition Fees:
~P 1,500 per unit

Course description:
Doctor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program (D.Eng. EEE), on the other hand, students are expected to address an engineering problem of substance and to develop a solution in a creative and distinguished manner through dissertation.

The dissertation is expected to take about a year for full-time students and about two years for part-time students. Full-time students are expected to complete the requirements in two years and part-time students in three years.

Admission requirements:

Course description:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (PhD ChE) program aims to educate excellent engineers, scientists and educators in the field of chemical engineering. The training given by the program shall enable it's graduates to:

1. Independently conduct research and communicate the knowledge from such study in an international forum,

2. Collaborate in an interdisciplinary research, and

3. When called for, express their professional proposition or advice on national issues requiring their expertise.

Admission requirements:


Tuition Fees:
~P 1,500 per unit

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Admission requirements:
Admission into the Doctoral program in Civil Engineering shall require:

1. M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (or a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering) or it's allied fields from a recognized institution of higher learning; and,

2. A demonstrated high degree of intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced study and research.

Applications for admissions into the program shall be submitted to the Graduate Office of the College of Engineering.

Each application for admission into the program must be accomplished on an official graduate application form and accompanied by:

1. An official transcript of records undergraduate and graduate work for all schools attended;

2. Three letters of recommendations from former professors; and,

3. A non-refundable application fee.

The Graduate Office has additional details on the abovementioned requirements and may have additional requirements for application.

Tuition Fees:
P 24,000 for the full program

Course description:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program (Ph.D. EEE) would require students to make an original contribution to the fundamental knowledge in the field through dissertation, which is expected to take about a year for full-time students and about two years for part-time students. Full-time students are expected to complete the requirements in two years and part-time students in three years.

Admission requirements:

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Tuition Fees:
~P 1,500 per unit

Course description:
The program leading to the degree of "Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering", or PhD MSE, aims to provide students with advanced graduate education that will prepare them for professional careers as high-level materials scientists and engineers in the industry, academia, or the public sector.

The PhD MSE Program is specifically designed to enable students to (a) obtain a broad, integrated, interdisciplinary understanding of the four core elements of MSE -- the structure/composition, properties, synthesis/processing, and performance of materials -- and their interrelationships; (b) acquire a specialized, thorough knowledge of at least one class of materials (e.g., ceramics, polymers, composites, alloys, semiconductors, etc.); and (c) gain the competence to undertake original and independent research in materials science and engineering.

Admission requirements:


Tuition Fees:
~P 1,500 per semester

Course description:
Social Development as an area of study, provides an analytical understanding of development issues linked to social forces which influence the lives of multitudes of people-men, women, children and minorities- across diverse sectors and social settings. It is concerned with addressing social problems that influence economic progress, human security and well-being; innovates and analyzes strategies for the enhancement of people-centered development.

The Doctor in Social Development program puts emphasis on the development of knowledge from the ground, and theorizing from below, as bases for the enrichment of teaching, scholarship, research and practice in social development. It transcends disciplinal boundaries by taking the individual, the family, the community, organizations and the larger society as the focal points for the analysis of development issues, and as fulcrum for programs and interventions aimed at the attainment of total human development.

The doctorate program covers three major areas of studies: social development direct practice, social development planning and administration; and social development studies. The program is concerned with analysis, reflection, formulation, and implementation of participatory processes in development strategies and responses, to promote human rights and attain social justice, gender equality, and people’s empowerment.

Admission requirements:

Course description:
The doctoral program is designed to ensure the solid foundation and grounding in the field of anthropology. The student begins to focus on their specific areas of research and specialization upon completion of the core courses.

A doctoral student must complete thirty six (36) units of coursework and obtain a weighted average of 1.75 or better to qualify for the comprehensive examination. After passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, a student is considered a doctoral candidate. The student then enrolls twelve (12) units for the Anthro 400 - Dissertation. A student has six (6) years to complete the program.

Admission requirements:
1. Applicants should have a Master's Degree or it's equivalent, with general weighted average (GWA) 0f 1.75 or better.

2. A letter of application should be sent to the Chair, Department of Anthropology, with the following documents:

• Two (2) copies of official transcript of academic records (undergraduate and graduate)

• A duly accomplished application form provided by the Department of Anthropology

• Three letters of recommendations from former professors/employers

• Two (2) passport size photos

• A bio-data

• A receipt of payment of application fee (Php. 100.00) for Filipino students; $25.00 for International students

• A certification of English proficiency of at least 500 TOEFL score for international students.

Admission requirements:
1. Accomplish the online form in order to receive the application package for the Graduate Program. The Application Package includes the following: a) Application Procedure, b) Application Form, c) Recommendation Form and d) Application Cover Page.

2. Pay the application fee. For foreign applicants, the application fee is $25. For Filipino applicants, the application fee is P100. This amount should be paid at the University Cashier’s Office, to the
Department of Psychology, CSSP Trust Account Code 1562‐884‐952‐005‐457.

3. Submit the completely filled‐up application forms (2 copies) to the Department of Psychology. The following documents should also be included:

A) Three sealed recommendations from professors and/or employers using the
Recommendation forms included in the Application Package;
B) Two copies (one original and a photocopy) of transcript of records and all previous school
Work;
C) Two passport size photos;
D) One self‐addressed and stamped letter envelope;
E) Proof of Payment of Application Fee (original);
F) Certificate of GWA/GPA or equivalent
G) TOEFL Score (for foreign applicants)

Admission requirements:
1. Accomplish the online form in order to receive the application package for the Graduate Program. The Application Package includes the following: a) Application Procedure, b) Application Form, c) Recommendation Form and d) Application Cover Page.

2. Pay the application fee. For foreign applicants, the application fee is $25. For Filipino applicants, the application fee is P100. This amount should be paid at the University Cashier’s Office, to the
Department of Psychology, CSSP Trust Account Code 1562‐884‐952‐005‐457.

3. Submit the completely filled‐up application forms (2 copies) to the Department of Psychology. The following documents should also be included:

A) Three sealed recommendations from professors and/or employers using the
Recommendation forms included in the Application Package;
B) Two copies (one original and a photocopy) of transcript of records and all previous school
Work;
C) Two passport size photos;
D) One self‐addressed and stamped letter envelope;
E) Proof of Payment of Application Fee (original);
F) Certificate of GWA/GPA or equivalent
G) TOEFL Score (for foreign applicants)

Board exam performance:


Admission requirements:
A. Doctoral students are required to take and pass the Doctoral Admission Test in Education (DATE) before they are admitted provisionally for a period of one-semester course work or it's equivalent, after which said credits are evaluated.

For formal admission to the doctoral program, a student must have:

1. Grade of “2.0″ or better for each subject and

2. A general weighted average of “1.75″ or better.

B. Documents needed to support your application:

1. Original and two (2) photocopies of your Official Transcript of Records (undergraduate and graduate work, if any) with any of the following remarks: “FOR FURTHER STUDIES”, “ISSUED UPON REQUEST”, or “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION”. (All other remarks are not accepted by the University)

2. Accomplished application forms (2 sets) download here

3. Official receipt of payment of a non-refundable application fee of Php700.00 (for Filipino applicants) or US$30.00 (for Foreign applicant) paid to the UP Cashier, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Trust Fund Account No. 9786600-499-450.

4. Two (2) reference reports from former professor and one from current/immediately previous employer. Download here

5. Five (5) copies of 2″x2″ recently taken picture (not computer scanned nor photocopied)

6. Original plus one (1) photocopy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate.

7. Original plus one (1) photocopy of NSO-issued Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)

8. Self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and one long folder

9. Permit to study from employer (if currently employed)

10. Official copy of the result of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. (For foreign applicants whose native language or whose medium of instruction is not English).

Tuition Fees:
P 31,000 for the full program

Admission requirements:
1. Accomplish the online form in order to receive the application package for the Graduate Program. The Application Package includes the following: a) Application Procedure, b) Application Form, c) Recommendation Form and d) Application Cover Page.

2. Pay the application fee. For foreign applicants, the application fee is $25. For Filipino applicants, the application fee is P100. This amount should be paid at the University Cashier’s Office, to the
Department of Psychology, CSSP Trust Account Code 1562‐884‐952‐005‐457.

3. Submit the completely filled‐up application forms (2 copies) to the Department of Psychology. The following documents should also be included:

A) Three sealed recommendations from professors and/or employers using the
Recommendation forms included in the Application Package;
B) Two copies (one original and a photocopy) of transcript of records and all previous school
Work;
C) Two passport size photos;
D) One self‐addressed and stamped letter envelope;
E) Proof of Payment of Application Fee (original);
F) Certificate of GWA/GPA or equivalent
G) TOEFL Score (for foreign applicants)

Admission requirements:
Admission Requirements for Graduate Program

1. The applicant must be a holder of at least a baccalaureate degree or it's equivalent from U.P. Or any other recognized institution of higher learning.

2. A baccalaureate degree holder must have obtained a general weighted average grade of 2.0 or better for UP graduates and 1.75 or better for non-UP graduates.

3. The applicant must take the sit-in essay exam and present himself/herself for interview.

4. The applicant must pay a non-refundable fee of P100 if a Filipino citizen, P200 if a resident alien, and US$25 if a foreign citizen.
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a certificate English proficiency with at least a 500 TOEFL score, unless they come from institutions where the medium of instruction is English.

Documents Required

1. Two (2) copies of accomplished application form, with 2" x 2" ID picture.

2. Original and photocopy of complete Transcript of Records (including graduate studies, if any).

3. Original and photocopy of NSO-certified Birth Certificate.

4. Three (3) recommendation letters from former professors and/or employers.

5. Letter of application addressed to the Department Chair.

Admission requirements:
1. Accomplish the online form in order to receive the application package for the Graduate Program. The Application Package includes the following: a) Application Procedure, b) Application Form, c) Recommendation Form and d) Application Cover Page.

2. Pay the application fee. For foreign applicants, the application fee is $25. For Filipino applicants, the application fee is P100. This amount should be paid at the University Cashier’s Office, to the
Department of Psychology, CSSP Trust Account Code 1562‐884‐952‐005‐457.

3. Submit the completely filled‐up application forms (2 copies) to the Department of Psychology. The following documents should also be included:

A) Three sealed recommendations from professors and/or employers using the
Recommendation forms included in the Application Package;
B) Two copies (one original and a photocopy) of transcript of records and all previous school
Work;
C) Two passport size photos;
D) One self‐addressed and stamped letter envelope;
E) Proof of Payment of Application Fee (original);
F) Certificate of GWA/GPA or equivalent
G) TOEFL Score (for foreign applicants)

Admission requirements:

Course description:
The program gives students specialized training in the study of literature across geographic, historical, cultural, race, ethnic, religious, gender boundaries with emphasis on interdisciplinary comparative work.

Admission requirements:
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree or equivalent degree or title (s) from the University or from other recognized institutions of higher learning;

• All Ph.D. Students must pass a written qualifying examination to be taken after nine (9) units of the core Ph.D. Courses;

• A dissertation proposal shall be a requirement for Ph.D. Students and shall be defended after completion of the program of study, the passing of language examination (s), the comprehensive examination, and courses stipulated by the Maximum Residence Rule, where applicable;

• A GWA of 1.75 or better;

• High quality and integrity of intellect;

• English language proficiency;

• A passing mark in the admission examination to be evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee; and

• Other special admission requirements stipulated by the Graduate Admissions Committee.

These qualifications shall be determined through

• Examination of undergraduate and graduate credentials;

• Recommendation of three recognized scholar professors in the discipline or professional area concerned;

• Interview with the applicant, or other appropriate means; and

• Character reference.

Course description:
The Ph.D. In Creative Writing is a 48-unit program which provides students with the space and guidance to pursue their creative work and make a scholarly contribution to the field of creative writing in the Philippines.

Students take workshop courses as well as courses relevant to their complementary field, which may be Anglo-American Literature, Comparative Literature, or English Language. The Ph.D. Dissertation is a publishable book-length creative work accompanied by a scholarly essay on the art and craft of writing.

Admission requirements:
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree or equivalent degree or title (s) from the University or from other recognized institutions of higher learning;

• All Ph.D. Students must pass a written qualifying examination to be taken after nine (9) units of the core Ph.D. Courses;

• A dissertation proposal shall be a requirement for Ph.D. Students and shall be defended after completion of the program of study, the passing of language examination (s), the comprehensive examination, and courses stipulated by the Maximum Residence Rule, where applicable;

• A GWA of 1.75 or better;

• High quality and integrity of intellect;

• English language proficiency;

• A passing mark in the admission examination to be evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee; and

• Other special admission requirements stipulated by the Graduate Admissions Committee.

These qualifications shall be determined through

• Examination of undergraduate and graduate credentials;

• Recommendation of three recognized scholar professors in the discipline or professional area concerned;

• Interview with the applicant, or other appropriate means; and

• Character reference.

Admission requirements:

Admission requirements:

Admission requirements:

Admission requirements:

Admission requirements:
1. MA or MS degree from a recognized institution of learning

2. Grade weighted average of 1.75 or better

3. Letter of application for admission addressed to the Chair, Philippine Studies Council, UP Diliman

4. Original AND Photocopy of transcript of records (TOR) of undergraduate and graduate studies•

5. Three letters of recommendation from former professors or experts from the applicant's discipline (s) /areas (s) of study• •

6. Duly accomplished Personal Data Form• •

7. A two-page description of the proposed dissertation with a multi-disciplinal orientation to be presented orally before the Admissions Committee

8. Application fee of P100 for Filipino Students and US$25 for foreign applicants, to be paid at the UP Cashier

9. Two (2) passport-sized photos

10. Original and Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate (and NSO Marriage Certificate for married female applicants)•

11. For foreign students, please consult other requirements here. Http://ac.upd.edu.ph/index.php/foreign-students

• Both original and photocopy will be submitted to AC.

Admission requirements:
To qualify for admission to the philosophy Ph.D graduate program, the applicant must hold a Masters degree in Philosophy or a related field such as Theology, Sociology, Political Science, Mathematics, and others. Submit a letter of application, addressed to the Admissions Committee, indicating why you wish to pursue a doctorate in Philosophy, and defining your area (s) of interest in philosophy or, better, a specific problem that could become the subject of a doctoral dissertation.

Requirements

1. A certified copy of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts of records

2. A sample of your written work in philosophy, which may consist in a term paper written for a graduate course in Philosophy, or a published article on a philosophical topic

3. Three letters of recommendation from former professors (for non-U.P. M.a. Graduates; U.P. Graduates must submit two letters of recommendation)

4. Pay an application fee of Php100

5. Original NSO birth certificate

You may also be required to submit to an interview, and/or to take an essay exam. The essay exam will consist in writing an on-the-spot essay on a topic to be determined by the Admissions Committee, but according to your background in philosophy. Applicants who have not written a Masters thesis in philosophy may be required to submit more than one sample of their written work in philosophy; this will be determined by the Admissions Committee upon receipt of your application documents.

Address to:
The Dean
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City

to be submitted at the Office of the Graduate Program, Palma Hall 111.

Course description:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication program aims to provide advanced graduate training in theory, research, policy, planning, and management which would enable qualified students to carry out independent research in communications and related disciplines and to pursue careers in academic, government, and private communication media agencies and communication-related institutions.

It offers a platform to attain distinction in the field of communication for professionals in the communication discipline and related fields.

Admission requirements:
1. Application for admission duly accomplished FORM

2. Letter of application addressed to the Dean of the College

3. Official transcript of undergraduate or graduate records (original and photocopy)

4. Diploma of undergraduate and / or graduate (original and photocopy)

5. Two (2) 2x2 inch picture

6. Certified true copy of the birth certificate (original and photocopy)

7. A Photocopy of marriage contract (for married women only)

8. Three (3) recommendations for admission duly filled out by competent individuals who are in the best position to assess applicant's potential for graduate work.

9. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) for foreign applicants. The TOEFL score required is 500 for paper-based or 173 for the computer-based examination.

10.. A non-refundable application fee of P200.00 for local applicants or US $50 for foreign applicants (payment at the Cash Office, U.P. Diliman Quezon City)

Course description:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies aims to produce new critical knowledge about the media through an emphasis on theorizing about media and culture. The program is designed to produce media teachers and critics who will raise the level of understanding of the part of the media in contemporary lives.

By acquiring and producing new knowledge about the media through the program, these teachers and scholars will provoke critical discussions and discourses about the media in their particular locations, be they the academic milieu or the arena of media practice.

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Course description:
The program is meant to address the demand and need for broader, more holistic and more integrative activities in the dimensions of music scholarship, creation, and pedagogy.

The program is designed to allow the student to optimize the combination of courses characterized by structured foundational knowledges and courses characterized by relevant content that is responsive to the achievement of individually meaningful research objectives.

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Admission requirements:
1. Applicants to the Ph.D. Program must have completed at least 24 units of course work in the M.A. Economics program with a weighted grade average of 1.5 or better. In addition to previous academic performance, admission will also depend on an evaluation of the student’s ability to undertake the second-year course work of the Ph.D. Program, to pass the comprehensive examination, and to produce an acceptable dissertation.

2. If existing qualifications for doctoral-level study are deemed insufficient, the applicant will be advised to complete all requirements for the M.A. Economics degree before being considered for admission to the Ph.D. Program. In exceptional cases, a highly qualified applicant who has obtained a master’s degree in economics from another institution may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. Program and credited with up to 18 units towards the Ph.D. Degree.

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Proposes two areas of study: Filipino language and Philippine Literature. Specialization in the Filipino language may be in structure, planning or translation. On the other hand, the program in Philippine literature should be able to contribute to the conceptualization of a national literature and it's aesthetics.

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The DPA program is designed to develop the capability of students to relate basic problems and processes of Philippine public administration to the goals of national development, interpreting day-to-day problems in terms of meaningful generalizations, devising practical solutions to these problems and pointing to their long-range implications.

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Tuition Fees:
P 92,000 for the full program

Course description:
The PhD program is designed to equip the students with the knowledge and specialized skills appropriate for planning and planning-related positions in the academe, government and private sectors. The program requires completion of the course in Urban and Regional Planning at the MA level plus the following:

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1. Original copy and one (1) set of photocopy of Transcripts of Records (TOR) of all college and graduate work

2. Original (for authentication) and one (1) photocopy of National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate (For non-UP Diliman graduates applicants)

3. Original (for authentication) and one (1) photocopy of National Statistics Office (NSO) marriage contract for married women whose TOR reflects their maiden names

4. Four (4) original copies of recent passport size photos. Cut out or scanned photos are not accepted.

5. References (Former professors or employees only. To be sent directly to our office by the recommending parties)

Diploma and MA applicants – two (2) references
For PhD applicants – three (3) references

6. Admission Examination

7. Official receipt of application fee in the amount stated below paid to the U.P. Cashier’s Office:

P300.00 – Filipino applicants
P300.00 – Resident foreign applicants
US$25 – Non-Resident foreign applicants

Reminder: The following must be indicated in your Official Receipt:
SURP Application Fee for Graduate Program
Account No. 9238-884-951-005

For all FOREIGN APPLICANTS whose native language is not English, except those who come from institutions where the medium of instruction is English, official test score in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.

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The program aims to develop computer scientists who are armed with methods, tools and techniques from both theoretical and systems aspects of computing. They should be able to formulate computing problems and develop new and innovative technology as novel solutions to address those problems.

The graduates will gain expertise to independently contribute in Research and Development (R&D) on a specialized area of Computer Science. The program will prepare graduates for professional and/or research careers in industry, government or academe.

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1. Applicants must have a master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mathematics or other fields, provided they have a substantial background in computing. This must include the following:

• Data Structures
• Automata Theory
• Discrete Mathematical Structures
• Algorithms
• Computer Organization
• Operating Systems
• Computer Networks
• Database Systems
• Software Engineering

2. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in at least one (1) high-level programming language prescribed by the department’s graduate committee.

3. Applicants must get their endorsement by one (1) of the department’s six (6) research laboratories:

• Algorithms and Complexity Laboratory (ACL)
• Computer Security Laboratory (CSL)
• Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence Group (CVMIG)
• Networks and Distributed Systems Group (NDSG)
• Scientific Computing Laboratory (SCL)
• Web Science Laboratory (WSL)

Course description:
Instituted in 1979, PhD N provides a holistic view of nutrition, in-depth knowledge of nutritional science, research competence and adequate understanding of the disciplines related to nutrition, such as biochemistry, food, education, health and the behavioral sciences. Its highlight is the conduct of an original research which makes a significant contribution to knowledge and reflects independent and creative work.

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No students shall be admitted to the program leading to Juris Doctor degree unless he/she has satisfactorily completed in an authorized university or college a bachelor’s degree in arts or science with any of the following subjects as major or field of concentration:

• Political Science
• Philosophy
• English
• Economics
• History

A bachelor’s degree holder in a field other than those mentioned above must have earned the following minimum number of units:

• English - 12 units
• History and/or Economics plus - 9 units
• Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology plus - 9 units
• A Course on Rizal - 3 units

An applicant shall be required to take the Law Aptitude Examination (LAE). The UP LAE is usually administered in the third week of November in five (5) testing centers (UP Diliman, UP Baguio, UP Visayas (Iloilo), UP Cebu, and UP Mindanao). Application forms are available on the second week of August.

Holders of graduate degrees are not exempted from taking the test.

No student shall be admitted to the College unless the Committee on Student Admissions recommends his/her admission. The College has a “no deferment” policy. Those admitted to the College but do not enroll or enroll in the first semester but drop all courses will have to re-take the LAE.

Only those who are employed full-time shall be permitted to enroll in the evening classes.

Transfer Students

Courses taken in institutions of higher learning other than the University of the Philippines cannot be credited towards the completion of the subject requirements in any of the degree programs offered by the UP College of Law.

Scholarships:
The College of Law has several scholarships supported by donations from alumni and friends. These are administered, in cooperation with their respective donors, by the Dean and the Scholarship Committee of the College.

1. Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro Scholarship established by the members of UP Law Class of 1936 through the Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro Educational Foundation, Inc. To honor the memory of the late Chief Justice Castro, UP Law Class of 1936.

2. Cecilia Muñoz Palma Scholarship established initially by Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma and continued by Cong. Nanette Castelo Daza for the support of one (1) female law student who is in financial need and a resident of Quezon City.

3. Owen White Scholarship established by Mr. Owen White of Australia for the support of three (3) law students.

4. Teresita Cruz Sison and Maria Teresita Sison Go Scholarship established by Atty. Teresita C. Sison and Atty. Maria Teresita Sison Go for the support of a deserving female student.

5. Elpidio Quirino Foundation, Inc. Scholarship established by the Elpidio Quirino Foundation, Inc. To honor the memory of the late President Elpidio Quirino.

6. Vicente Santiago y del Rosario Scholarship established by the family of Vicente Santiago y del Rosario for the support of one (1) law student.

7. Malcolm II Trust Fund Scholarship established by the Malcolm Trust Fund for the support of six (6) scholars.

8. UP Class of 1941 Scholarship established by the UP Law Class of 1941 for the support of one (1) scholar.

9. Justice Alejo Labrador Memorial Scholarship established by the family of the late Justice Alejo Labrador in honor of his memory.

10. Justice Vicente Abad Santos Scholarship established by the family of the late Justice Vicente Abad Santos in honor of his memory.

11. Justice Natividad Almeda Lopez Memorial Scholarship established by the family of the late Justice Natividad Almeda Lopez in honor of her memory.

12. UP Law Class of 1971 Foundation, Inc. Scholarship established by the UP Law Class of 1971 for the support of two (2) scholars.

13. Justice Irene R. Cortes Memorial Scholarship established by the family of the late Justice Irene R. Cortes in honor of her memory.

14. Violeta Calvo-Drilon Memorial Scholarship established by Senator Franklin M. Drilon of UP Law Class of 1969 to honor the memory of his wife, Violeta Calvo-Drilon.

15. Juliana R. Ricalde Scholarship established by the UP Law Class of 2000 and Atty. Pelagio Ricalde in honor of her memory.

16. Prof. Esteban B. Bautista Scholarship established by Atty. Helen Tiu in honor of Prof. Esteban B. Bautista for the support of one (1) law student.

17. Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines Scholarship established by the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines for the support of two (2) law students.

18. Violeta Calvo Drilon — ACCRA Law Scholarship established for the support of five (5) law regular student — a first year, a second year, a third year, a fourth year, and an evening student. Merit awards are granted every year to the following: 1) For Leadership - the President of the Law Student Government; 2) For Legal Writing - the Chairman of the Philippine Law Journal; 3) For Scholastic Excellence as Highest Freshman, Highest Sophomore and Highest Junior Scholars.

29. Catalino C. Macaraig, Jr. Scholarship established by the Family of the late Atty. Catalino C. Macaraig, Jr. For the support of a law student, preferably one who is employed in the executive or judicial branches or UP

30. Romeo Lim Go Scholarship established by Commissioner Romeo Lim Go for the support of one (1) male law student.

31. Benjamin V. Abela, Sr. Scholarship established by Mrs. Lourdes M. Abela for the support of one (1) law student.

32. CVC Law Scholarship established by Villaraza & Angangco Law Office in commemoration of the firm’s 25th foundation anniversary for the support of two (2) law students.

33. UP Law Class 1977 Scholarship establi

Tuition Fees:
P 215,000 for the full program