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Western Philippines University

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world rank  12141

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Overview

Established in 1910, the Western Philippines University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Aborlan (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mimaropa. This institution also has branch campuses in Puerto Princesa City, Quezon, El Nido, Culion and Busuanga. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Western Philippines University (WPU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Western Philippines University (WPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 114-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Western Philippines University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Western Philippines University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Philippines University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Western Philippines University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym WPU
Founded 1910
Colours Blue and gold
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address San Juan
Aborlan
5301 Mimaropa
Philippines
Western Philippines University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Western Philippines University Phone Number +63 (48) 723 0072
Western Philippines University Fax Number +63 (48) 433 4367
Other locations Puerto Princesa City, Quezon, El Nido, Culion and Busuanga

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Western Philippines University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Western Philippines University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Western Philippines University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Western Philippines University.

Western Philippines University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Western Philippines University's admission information.

Western Philippines University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Western Philippines University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Western Philippines University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Philippines University's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Western Philippines University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Western Philippines University's Admission Office Admission Office

San Juan
Aborlan 5301
(48) 723 0072


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Western Philippines University.

Western Philippines University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Philippines University has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Western Philippines University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Western Philippines University's Control Type Control Type

Western Philippines University is a public higher education institution.


Western Philippines University's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Philippines University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Western Philippines University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Western Philippines University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Western Philippines University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Philippines University's main facilities:


Western Philippines University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Western Philippines University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Western Philippines University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Philippines University's main services:


Western Philippines University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Western Philippines University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Western Philippines University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Western Philippines University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Western Philippines University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Western Philippines University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Philippines University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1963


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Western Philippines University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Western Philippines University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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