University of the Philippines Los Banos: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2422 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #696 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #356 of 1,002 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uplb.edu.ph
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - October; November-March). Also Summer Session (April-May) |
We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for University of the Philippines Los Banos 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 Los Banos has published 5,898 scientific papers with 95,523 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Medicine, and Botany.
University of the Philippines Los Banos majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 103 |
| 1994 | 24 | 106 |
| 1995 | 27 | 130 |
| 1996 | 22 | 149 |
| 1997 | 34 | 164 |
| 1998 | 27 | 184 |
| 1999 | 30 | 235 |
| 2000 | 34 | 265 |
| 2001 | 43 | 276 |
| 2002 | 43 | 351 |
| 2003 | 43 | 428 |
| 2004 | 36 | 425 |
| 2005 | 51 | 619 |
| 2006 | 42 | 619 |
| 2007 | 48 | 798 |
| 2008 | 67 | 923 |
| 2009 | 84 | 1046 |
| 2010 | 87 | 1348 |
| 2011 | 116 | 1783 |
| 2012 | 126 | 1909 |
| 2013 | 130 | 2382 |
| 2014 | 169 | 2542 |
| 2015 | 281 | 2834 |
| 2016 | 278 | 3032 |
| 2017 | 341 | 3493 |
| 2018 | 326 | 4182 |
| 2019 | 406 | 5014 |
| 2020 | 456 | 7062 |
| 2021 | 503 | 9260 |
| 2022 | 552 | 10034 |
| 2023 | 552 | 11473 |
| 2024 | 440 | 11449 |
| 2025 | 227 | 11267 |
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 Los Banos.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of the Philippines Los Banos alumni
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Ariella Arida
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Ariella "Ara" Hernandez Arida is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder, actress, and model, who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2013. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 competition where she placed as the third runner-up.
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Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
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Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco Jr. was a Filipino businessman and politician. He was the chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation, the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. He served as a Philippine ambassador and governor of Tarlac. In 2016, his personal wealth was estimated at US$1.16 billion, and it was estimated that at one time, his business empire accounted for 25% of the gross national product of the Philippines.
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Juan Miguel Zubiri
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Juan Miguel "Migz" Fernandez Zubiri is a Filipino politician who has served as a senator of the Philippines since 2016, a position he previously held from 2007 until his resignation in 2011. During his Senate tenure, he served as the 30th senate president of the Philippines from 2022 to 2024 as Senate majority leader from 2008 to 2010, 2018 to 2022, and since 2025.
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Abigail Binay
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Mar-len Abigail Sombillo Binay-Campos is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as Mayor of Makati from 2016 to 2025. She formerly served in the Congress as Representative of Makati's 2nd District from 2007 to 2016, when she was succeeded by her husband, Luis Campos. She is also the daughter of former Vice President Jejomar Binay.
University of the Philippines Los Banos faculties and divisions
| Centre : National Crop | Crop Production |
|---|---|
| College : Agriculture | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Entomology, Food Technology, Horticulture |
| College : Arts and Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physics, Social Sciences |
| College : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
| College : Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology | Agricultural Equipment, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Meteorology, Production Engineering, Soil Science, Water Science |
| College : Forestry | Forestry |
| College : Human Ecology | Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Nutrition, Social Studies |
| College : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Institute : Forest Conservation | Forest Management |
| Institute : Plant Breeding | Botany |
| Research Division : Agrarian Studies | Agriculture |
| Research Division : Animal Husbandry | Animal Husbandry |
| Research Division : Biological Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Research Division : Dairy | Dairy |
| Research Division : Development Communication | Development Studies |
| Research Division : Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Management |
| Research Division : Food Science and Technology | Food Technology |
| Research Division : Human Nutrition and Food | Food Science, Nutrition |
| Research Division : Management | Management |
| Research Division : Mathematical Sciences and Physics | Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UPLB University of the Philippines Los Baños |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Colors | maroon, forest green |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Los Baños, Laguna, 4031 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |