University of the Philippines Manila: Statistics

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# 2462 of 14,131 In the World
# 709 of 5,830 In Asia
# 6 of 229 In Philippines
# 431 of 14,131 For Occupational Safety and Health
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

56%

Enrollment

16,739

Languages

Filipino;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate56%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from accredited high school or equivalent (PEPT) and entrance examination (UPCAT)
Academic CalendarJune to May (June - October; November-March; April-May)
Enrollment16,739

We've calculated the 56% acceptance rate for University of the Philippines Manila based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the Philippines Manila.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

University of the Philippines Manila faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the Philippines Manila.

Centre : Health Professions Teacher Training

Health Education Health Sciences

Centre : National Telehealth

Ophthalmology

College : Allied Medical Professions

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy and Audiology

College : Arts and Science

Arts and Humanities Biology Communication Arts Mathematics Natural Sciences Physical Education Social Sciences

College : Dentistry

Dentistry

College : Medicine

Medicine

College : Nursing

Nursing

College : Pharmacy

Pharmacy

College : Public Health

Public Health

Course/Programme : Graduate Studies

Applied Chemistry Biochemistry Child Care and Development Community Health Dentistry Environmental Studies Epidemiology Ethics Health Administration Health Education Health Sciences Management Medicine Microbiology Nursing Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational Health Oncology Orthodontics Orthopaedics Parasitology Pharmacology Pharmacy Physiology Public Administration Public Health Rehabilitation and Therapy Speech Therapy and Audiology Surgery

Department/Division : Clinical Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Institute : Health

Health Sciences

School : Health Sciences

Health Sciences

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Philippines Manila.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes TBD TBD
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Research profile

University of the Philippines Manila has published 7,331 scientific papers with 153,737 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Political Science.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Medicine
5,988 / 143,278
Biology
4,864 / 96,046
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,666 / 92,779
Pathology
3,585 / 91,775
Environmental Science
2,559 / 53,439
Genetics
2,508 / 47,014
Psychology
2,381 / 48,395
Chemistry
2,366 / 49,980
Computer Science
2,308 / 38,577
Political Science
2,096 / 45,931
Surgery
2,055 / 41,418
Law
1,979 / 45,291
Sociology
1,913 / 66,576
Engineering
1,874 / 44,816
Biochemistry
1,787 / 44,091
Public Health
1,699 / 80,187
Psychiatry
1,616 / 35,358
Physics
1,515 / 30,116
Mathematics
1,485 / 30,684
Immunology
1,422 / 25,403
Economics
1,385 / 35,065
Statistics
1,324 / 29,685
Nursing
1,274 / 42,389
Geography and Cartography
1,253 / 24,227
Development Studies
1,197 / 32,704
Geology
1,186 / 24,773
Ecology
1,112 / 29,064
Business
1,104 / 23,051
Philosophy
1,098 / 10,061
Demography
1,086 / 58,037
Radiology
1,007 / 9,776
Paleontology
940 / 22,079
Virology
896 / 17,438
Family medicine
870 / 11,591
History
805 / 16,600
Healthcare Administration
740 / 21,122
Organic chemistry
722 / 12,051
Health Science
698 / 15,041
Archaeology
694 / 9,903
Neuroscience
690 / 8,780

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

9 Notable alumni

Van N. Backman

1. Van N. Backman

1919-2015 (aged 96)
Van Nesbitt Backman was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force who served as commander of the 62nd Military Airlift Wing, Military Airlift Command, McChord Air Force Base, Washington.
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AJ Perez

2. AJ Perez

1981-. (aged 45)
motivational speaker
Alwyne Jan Calinao Perez is a Filipino corporate facilitator, blogger, and motivational speaker. He is known for his humorous, fearless and witty writing style and his works are often about politics, current events, love and relationships, and life advice.
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Enrique Manalo

3. Enrique Manalo

1952-. (aged 74)
diplomat
Enrique Austria Manalo is a Filipino diplomat serving as the 21st permanent representative of the Philippines to the United Nations since 2025, a role he previously held from 2020 to 2022. He also served as the 28th secretary of foreign affairs from 2022 to 2025 and held the role in an acting capacity from March to May 2017, under the...
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Victoria Tauli-Corpuz

4. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz

1952-. (aged 74)
indigenous rights activist
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz is a Filipino development consultant and an international indigenous activist of Kankana-ey Igorot ethnicity. From 2014 to 2020, she served as the third United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UP Manila
Founded 1908
Motto Honor and Excellence
Colors up maroon, up forest green
Academic calendar June to May (June - October; November-March; April-May)
Address Padre Faura Corner Maria Orosa Street Ermita Manila, First District, Metro Manila, 1000 Philippines
City Population 1,903,000
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