University of the Philippines Los Banos: Statistics

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#2774 of 14,131 In the World
#882 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 229 In the Philippines
#343 of 1,024 For Agricultural Engineering
Top50% For 44 other topics
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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 Rate15%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJune 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 5,717 scientific papers with 86,554 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.

Publications
5,717
Citations
86,554

University of the Philippines Los Banos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
4,500 / 72,194
Environmental Science
4,373 / 75,259
Ecology
3,259 / 61,097
Chemistry
2,920 / 44,551
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,667 / 40,089
Engineering
2,443 / 40,161
Geography and Cartography
2,324 / 45,863
Geology
2,197 / 36,160
Medicine
1,995 / 30,649
Botany
1,846 / 28,909
Physics
1,814 / 29,567
Biochemistry
1,810 / 32,176
Agricultural Science
1,710 / 29,898
Genetics
1,658 / 26,015
Organic Chemistry
1,538 / 24,420
Paleontology
1,422 / 23,748
History
1,386 / 21,875
Archaeology
1,328 / 21,440
Computer Science
1,319 / 19,462
Sociology
1,223 / 18,547
Political Science
1,129 / 13,066
Horticulture
1,111 / 17,126
Law
1,067 / 12,836
Materials Science
1,035 / 16,735
Economics
980 / 10,636
Environmental Management
923 / 26,670
Quantum and Particle physics
910 / 13,214
Business
860 / 11,206
Philosophy
778 / 7,860
Nutrition and Food Science
764 / 10,876
Mathematics
764 / 6,673
Pathology
750 / 7,775
Oceanography
727 / 12,220
Forestry
707 / 10,242
Public Health
663 / 13,619
Demography
618 / 13,123
Psychology
613 / 7,712
Statistics
581 / 5,131
Zoology
565 / 10,083
Metallurgical Engineering
532 / 7,411

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 16 95
1993 26 103
1994 24 106
1995 27 130
1996 22 149
1997 34 163
1998 27 184
1999 30 234
2000 33 265
2001 43 275
2002 43 350
2003 43 427
2004 36 423
2005 51 618
2006 42 616
2007 48 800
2008 67 919
2009 84 1049
2010 87 1347
2011 116 1784
2012 126 1909
2013 130 2381
2014 169 2540
2015 281 2833
2016 278 3031
2017 335 3492
2018 332 4175
2019 406 5009
2020 456 7060
2021 502 9211
2022 551 9973
2023 552 11396
2024 431 11281
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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

  1. Ariella Arida

    Ariella Arida
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    modelbeauty pageant contestant
    Biography

    Ariella Hernandez Arida, also known as Ara Arida, is a Filipino actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2013. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2013 competition and placed 3rd Runner-Up.

  2. Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr

    Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1935-2020 (aged 85)
    Occupations
    entrepreneurpoliticianbusinessperson
    Biography

    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.

  3. Abigail Binay

    Abigail Binay
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1975-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Mar-len Abigail "Abby" Sombillo Binay-Campos is a Filipina lawyer and politician who has been the Mayor of Makati since 2016. 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.

  4. Jerrold Tarog

    Jerrold Tarog
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    film directorscreenwriter
    Biography

    Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog is a Filipino film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and composer. He is best known for directing Heneral Luna (2015), Bliss (2017) and Goyo: The Boy General (2018). His first feature film was the independently-produced Confessional (2007), followed by Mangatyanan (2009) and Sana Dati (2013). He directed segments for the Shake, Rattle & Roll horror series.

All 25 notable alumni

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 115,000

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