University of the Philippines in the Visayas: Statistics

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# 5157 of 14,131 In the World
# 1834 of 5,830 In Asia
# 14 of 229 In Philippines
# 1190 of 14,131 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
Top 1-3 For 10 other topics
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Acceptance rate

12%

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Website

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate12%
Admissions RequirementsMust qualify in the University of the Philippines College Admission Test(UPCAT); must have graduated from an accredited high school
Academic CalendarJune to March (June - October and November-March); Summer session (April-May)

We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for University of the Philippines in the Visayas 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 in the Visayas.

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 in the Visayas faculties and divisions

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

College : Arts and Sciences

Applied Mathematics Biology Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Development Studies Economics History Literature Mathematics Media Studies Physics Political Sciences Psychology Public Health Sociology Statistics

College : Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Aquaculture Fishery Marine Science and Oceanography

College : Management

Accountancy Business Administration Management Marketing

Research Division : Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Biology Biotechnology

Research Division : Leyte-Samar Heritage

Regional Studies

Research Division : West Visayan Studies

Regional Studies

School : Graduate

Aquaculture Biological and Life Sciences Biology Business Administration Chemistry Educational and Student Counselling English Filipino Fishery Foreign Languages Education Literacy Education Management Marine Biology Marine Science and Oceanography Mathematics Education Microbiology Native Language Education Physics Regional Planning Social Sciences Town Planning

School : Technology

Chemical Engineering Food Technology Technology

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 in the Visayas.

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

Master's Degree

Aquaculture Biological and Life Sciences Biology Chemistry English Environmental Studies Filipino Fishery Literacy Education Management Marine Biology Marine Science and Oceanography Mathematics Microbiology Physics Psychology Regional Planning Science Education Social Sciences Town Planning

PhD

Fishery

Research profile

University of the Philippines in the Visayas has published 1,165 scientific papers with 14,068 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Geology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, and Medicine.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Environmental Science
938 / 11,779
Biology
862 / 10,817
Ecology
697 / 9,388
Chemistry
559 / 7,066
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
506 / 6,271
Wildlife and Fisheries Management
487 / 5,770
Geology
482 / 5,978
Engineering
422 / 6,225
Geography and Cartography
417 / 4,951
Medicine
368 / 4,530
Physics
335 / 4,488
Biochemistry
323 / 4,551
Genetics
315 / 4,437
Political Science
295 / 3,453
Organic chemistry
288 / 3,856
Botany
288 / 3,238
Law
283 / 3,370
Paleontology
265 / 3,465
Oceanography
248 / 3,234
Computer Science
242 / 3,749
History
236 / 3,162
Sociology
232 / 2,070
Archaeology
223 / 3,040
Quantum and Particle physics
177 / 2,585
Materials Science
171 / 2,433
Mathematics
169 / 2,149
Economics
168 / 2,010
Business
166 / 2,016
Philosophy
160 / 2,216
Zoology
151 / 1,572
Environmental Management
149 / 2,677
Nutrition and Food Science
142 / 1,765
Animal Science
134 / 1,838
Psychology
123 / 1,973
Agricultural Science
121 / 1,693
Pathology
119 / 1,647
Statistics
117 / 1,146
Public Health
102 / 1,053
Linguistics
101 / 1,350
Art & Design
98 / 533

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2 Notable alumni

Camilo Cascolan

1. Camilo Cascolan

1964-2023 (aged 59)
Camilo Pancratius Pascua Cascolan was a Filipino police general who served as the 24th Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from September to November 2020 under President Rodrigo Duterte. After his retirement from the PNP, President Bongbong Marcos appointed him as an undersecretary of the Department of Health where he served from October 2022 until his death in November...
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Miriam Defensor Santiago

2. Miriam Defensor Santiago

1945-2016 (aged 71)
lawyer journalist judge politician
Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago GCS QSC was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served in all three branches of the Philippine government: judicial, executive, and legislative. Defensor Santiago was known for being a long serving senator of the Philippines and an elected judge of the International Criminal Court. She is the sole female recipient of the Philippines' highest national honor, the...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UPV
Founded 1979
Motto Honor and Excellence
Colors up maroon, up forest green
Academic calendar June to March (June - October and November-March); Summer session (April-May)
Address Main Administration Building, UPV Miagao Campus Miagao, Iloilo, 5023 Philippines
City Population 474,000
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