University of the Philippines Los Banos: Statistics

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#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
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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 5,898 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.

Publications
5,898
Citations
95,523

University of the Philippines Los Banos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
4,620 / 79,321
Environmental Science
4,504 / 82,731
Ecology
3,354 / 67,204
Chemistry
2,998 / 49,348
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,739 / 44,353
Engineering
2,503 / 44,791
Geography and Cartography
2,403 / 50,652
Geology
2,240 / 39,509
Medicine
2,052 / 33,688
Botany
1,880 / 32,075
Biochemistry
1,856 / 34,851
Physics
1,855 / 32,910
Agricultural Science
1,745 / 32,691
Genetics
1,711 / 28,929
Organic Chemistry
1,562 / 26,683
Paleontology
1,448 / 25,677
History
1,425 / 24,345
Archaeology
1,359 / 23,872
Computer Science
1,345 / 21,461
Sociology
1,251 / 20,681
Political Science
1,159 / 14,697
Horticulture
1,118 / 18,366
Law
1,090 / 14,419
Materials Science
1,060 / 19,041
Economics
1,002 / 11,922
Environmental Management
955 / 30,425
Quantum and Particle physics
932 / 14,543
Business
879 / 12,660
Philosophy
792 / 8,790
Mathematics
783 / 7,391
Pathology
774 / 8,635
Nutrition and Food Science
769 / 11,795
Oceanography
746 / 14,272
Forestry
724 / 11,053
Public Health
682 / 15,157
Psychology
634 / 8,600
Demography
624 / 14,529
Statistics
590 / 5,661
Zoology
582 / 11,955
Metallurgical Engineering
541 / 8,054

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
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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 38)
    Occupations
    modelbeauty pageant contestant
    Biography

    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.

  2. Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr

    Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1935-2020 (aged 85)
    Occupations
    businesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
    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. Juan Miguel Zubiri

    Juan Miguel Zubiri
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1969-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

  4. Abigail Binay

    Abigail Binay
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1975-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    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.

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 117,000

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