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University of the Philippines in the Visayas

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world rank  6206

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Overview

Established in 1979, the University of the Philippines in the Visayas is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. This institution also has a branch campus in Cebu City and Tacloban City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 45-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Philippine higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Philippines in the Visayas' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UPV
Founded 1979
Motto Honor and Excellence
Colours Up maroon and up forest green
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University Location

Address Miagao
Iloilo City
5023 Western Visayas
Philippines
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of the Philippines in the Visayas Phone Number +63 (33) 315 9378
University of the Philippines in the Visayas Fax Number +63
Other locations Cebu City and Tacloban City

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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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas'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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas'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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas'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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas.

University of the Philippines in the Visayas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas's admission information.

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of the Philippines in the Visayas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Admission Office Admission Office

Registrar's Office UP Visayas Miagao
Iloilo City 5023
(33) 315 9378
(33) 315 9631

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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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas.

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Control Type Control Type

University of the Philippines in the Visayas is a public higher education institution.


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Philippines in the Visayas is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the Philippines in the Visayas 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

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University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Library


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Housing University Housing

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University of the Philippines in the Visayas'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 University of the Philippines in the Visayas's main services:


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Career Services Career Services

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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.


University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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

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Social Media

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