University of the Philippines Los Banos: Statistics

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#2761 of 14,131 In the World
#869 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 229 In the Philippines
#340 of 1,031 For Agricultural Engineering
Top50% For 39 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 4,522 scientific papers with 60,629 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 Biochemistry.

Publications
4,522
Citations
60,629

University of the Philippines Los Banos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
3,672 / 50,868
Environmental Science
3,495 / 52,256
Ecology
2,662 / 41,951
Chemistry
2,419 / 35,797
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,093 / 26,377
Engineering
1,973 / 27,880
Geography and Cartography
1,806 / 28,194
Geology
1,796 / 24,403
Medicine
1,652 / 23,754
Biochemistry
1,535 / 27,185
Botany
1,521 / 21,963
Physics
1,496 / 21,671
Agricultural Science
1,421 / 21,854
Genetics
1,404 / 21,736
Organic Chemistry
1,296 / 19,878
Paleontology
1,174 / 15,770
History
1,093 / 13,427
Archaeology
1,055 / 13,348
Computer Science
1,034 / 11,348
Sociology
978 / 13,004
Horticulture
929 / 14,037
Materials Science
879 / 13,681
Political Science
865 / 7,432
Law
823 / 7,342
Economics
786 / 6,851
Quantum and Particle physics
765 / 9,689
Environmental Management
744 / 17,643
Business
683 / 7,564
Nutrition and Food Science
609 / 9,027
Philosophy
607 / 4,139
Pathology
603 / 5,281
Oceanography
590 / 8,429
Mathematics
582 / 4,126
Forestry
570 / 6,347
Public Health
559 / 10,445
Demography
536 / 10,276
Zoology
474 / 6,589
Metallurgical Engineering
470 / 6,452
Psychology
467 / 5,573
Statistics
456 / 3,304

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 22 96
1992 17 100
1993 27 109
1994 27 107
1995 25 139
1996 21 156
1997 33 162
1998 27 176
1999 31 238
2000 35 262
2001 39 266
2002 37 317
2003 37 377
2004 32 399
2005 47 516
2006 42 590
2007 45 754
2008 62 833
2009 82 949
2010 79 1264
2011 98 1619
2012 120 1767
2013 104 2112
2014 142 2277
2015 230 2421
2016 248 2556
2017 295 2620
2018 303 3224
2019 351 3991
2020 376 5127
2021 408 6704
2022 447 7755
2023 369 8497
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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 36)
    Occupations
    beauty pageant contestantmodel
    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
    politicianentrepreneurbusinessperson
    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. Jerrold Tarog

    Jerrold Tarog
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    screenwriterfilm director
    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.

  4. Abigail Binay

    Abigail Binay
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    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.

All 24 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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