University of the Philippines in the Visayas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5157 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1834 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #14 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1 of 9 | In Iloilo |
| #1190 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- upv.edu.ph
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 12% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Must qualify in the University of the Philippines College Admission Test(UPCAT); must have graduated from an accredited high school |
| Academic Calendar | June 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.
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.
University of the Philippines in the Visayas majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2001 | 6 | 25 |
| 2002 | 16 | 21 |
| 2003 | 6 | 32 |
| 2004 | 3 | 36 |
| 2005 | 5 | 39 |
| 2006 | 7 | 69 |
| 2007 | 13 | 53 |
| 2008 | 10 | 74 |
| 2009 | 10 | 90 |
| 2010 | 23 | 103 |
| 2011 | 14 | 144 |
| 2012 | 20 | 129 |
| 2013 | 20 | 190 |
| 2014 | 18 | 254 |
| 2015 | 39 | 241 |
| 2016 | 39 | 303 |
| 2017 | 81 | 379 |
| 2018 | 78 | 410 |
| 2019 | 87 | 674 |
| 2020 | 96 | 986 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1433 |
| 2022 | 129 | 1859 |
| 2023 | 139 | 2076 |
| 2024 | 105 | 2317 |
| 2025 | 80 | 2419 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Philippines in the Visayas gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per unit) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree Programs | Php 1,000 |
| Master's Degree Programs | Php 1,500 |
| Doctorate Degree Programs | Php 2,000 |
The currency used is Philippine Peso (Php).
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
Notable alumni
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Miriam Defensor Santiago
- Occupations
- lawyerjournalistjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
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 Quezon Service Cross.
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Camilo Cascolan
- Enrolled in the University of the Philippines in the Visayas
- In 1995 graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Biography
-
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 2023. He was the first Cordilleran to lead the country's national police force.
University of the Philippines in the Visayas faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | UPV |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Colors | up maroon, up forest green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Main Administration Building, UPV Miagao Campus Miagao, Iloilo, 5023 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 474,000 |