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University of San Carlos

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world rank  4639

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Overview

Established in 1595, the University of San Carlos is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of San Carlos (USC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of San Carlos (USC) 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 429-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USC 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

University of San Carlos's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of San Carlos's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of San Carlos' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of San Carlos's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym USC
Founded 1595
Motto Scientia, Virtus, Devotio
Knowledge, Virtue, Devotion
Colours Green and golden yellow
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address P. del Rosario Street
Cebu City
6000 Central Visayas
Philippines
University of San Carlos's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of San Carlos Phone Number +63 (32) 253 1000
University of San Carlos Fax Number +63 (32) 255 4341

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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 San Carlos'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 San Carlos'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 San Carlos'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 San Carlos.

University of San Carlos: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 San Carlos's admission information.

University of San Carlos's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of San Carlos's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of San Carlos a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of San Carlos's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of San Carlos's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of San Carlos's Admission Office Admission Office

P. del Rosario Street
Cebu City 6000
(32) 253 1000 local 209


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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 San Carlos.

University of San Carlos's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of San Carlos has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of San Carlos's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of San Carlos's Control Type Control Type

University of San Carlos is a private higher education institution.


University of San Carlos's Entity Type Entity Type

University of San Carlos is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of San Carlos's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of San Carlos's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


University of San Carlos is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

University of San Carlos has a Christian-Catholic 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 University of San Carlos's main facilities:


University of San Carlos's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of San Carlos's Library


University of San Carlos's Housing University Housing

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


University of San Carlos'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 San Carlos's main services:


University of San Carlos'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.

University of San Carlos's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of San Carlos's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of San Carlos's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of San Carlos'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.


University of San Carlos's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)


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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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of San Carlos's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of San Carlos 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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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

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Facebook Facebook

University of San Carlos's Facebook page University of San Carlos's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of San Carlos's X (formerly Twitter) page University of San Carlos's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of San Carlos's YouTube channel University of San Carlos's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of San Carlos's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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