University of the Philippines Manila: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2462 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #709 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #6 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #3 of 35 | In Manila |
| #431 of 1,021 | For Occupational Safety and Health |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upm.edu.ph
- Languages
- Filipino;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The University of the Philippines Manila is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from accredited high school or equivalent (PEPT) and entrance examination (UPCAT) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to May (June - October; November-March; April-May) |
Research profile
University of the Philippines Manila has published 7,331 scientific papers with 153,737 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Political Science.
University of the Philippines Manila majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 237 |
| 1994 | 7 | 254 |
| 1995 | 10 | 207 |
| 1996 | 20 | 179 |
| 1997 | 14 | 212 |
| 1998 | 12 | 194 |
| 1999 | 17 | 205 |
| 2000 | 24 | 314 |
| 2001 | 23 | 245 |
| 2002 | 44 | 302 |
| 2003 | 36 | 430 |
| 2004 | 32 | 469 |
| 2005 | 45 | 522 |
| 2006 | 42 | 677 |
| 2007 | 67 | 717 |
| 2008 | 64 | 933 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1144 |
| 2010 | 99 | 1639 |
| 2011 | 118 | 2095 |
| 2012 | 128 | 2471 |
| 2013 | 148 | 2885 |
| 2014 | 176 | 3246 |
| 2015 | 211 | 3885 |
| 2016 | 214 | 5771 |
| 2017 | 277 | 7428 |
| 2018 | 334 | 8243 |
| 2019 | 358 | 9868 |
| 2020 | 594 | 12790 |
| 2021 | 767 | 15709 |
| 2022 | 931 | 16774 |
| 2023 | 866 | 18317 |
| 2024 | 845 | 18633 |
| 2025 | 534 | 17010 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Philippines Manila 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 semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | PHP 20,000 |
| Master's Degree | PHP 25,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | PHP 30,000 |
The University of the Philippines Manila has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Manila.
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 | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Grace Poe
- Occupations
- philanthropisteducatorpolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Grace Natividad Sonora Poe-Llamanzares is a Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines from 2013 to 2025. An independent, she previously served as the chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from 2010 to 2012. She was a candidate in the 2016 Philippine presidential election, having run as the standard-bearer of the Partido Galing at Puso (PGP).
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Fe del Mundo
- Enrolled in the University of the Philippines Manila
- 1926-1928 graduated with Associate of Arts
- Occupations
- pediatricianscientist
- Biography
-
Fe Villanueva del Mundo OLD, ONS, GCGH was a Filipino pediatrician. She founded the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines and helped shape the country's modern child healthcare system. Her pioneering work in pediatrics in the Philippines spanned eight decades.
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Elijah Canlas
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in the 2014 independent film Sundalong Kanin, an official entry to Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. He then rose to prominence for his award-winning performance in Kalel, 15 (2019), where he received Best Actor awards at the 43rd Gawad Urian Awards, 68th FAMAS Awards, 17th Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, and 16th Harlem International Film Festival in New York, United States.
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Enrique Manalo
- Enrolled in the University of the Philippines Manila
- Studied economics
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Enrique Austria Manalo is a Filipino diplomat serving as the 21st permanent representative of the Philippines to the United Nations since 2025, a role he previously held from 2020 to 2022. He also served as the 28th secretary of foreign affairs from 2022 to 2025 and held the role in an acting capacity from March to May 2017, under the Duterte administration.
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Victoria Tauli-Corpuz
- Occupations
- indigenous rights activist
- Biography
-
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz is a Filipino development consultant and an international indigenous activist of Kankana-ey Igorot ethnicity. From 2014 to 2020, she served as the third United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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John D. W. Corley
- Enrolled in the University of the Philippines Manila
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
John Donald Wesley Corley is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force. He previously served as the commander of Air Combat Command from October 2007 to September 10, 2009, and as the 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from September 2005 to September 2007. He retired from the Air Force on November 1, 2009.
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Juan Liwag
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
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Juan Ramos Liwag was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as senator in the 5th and 6th Congress of the Philippines.
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Van N. Backman
- Biography
-
Van Nesbitt Backman was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force who served as commander of the 62nd Military Airlift Wing, Military Airlift Command, McChord Air Force Base, Washington.
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AJ Perez
- Occupations
- motivational speaker
- Biography
-
Alwyne Jan Calinao Perez is a Filipino corporate facilitator, blogger, and motivational speaker. He is known for his humorous, fearless and witty writing style and his works are often about politics, current events, love and relationships, and life advice.
University of the Philippines Manila faculties and divisions
| Centre : Health Professions Teacher Training | Health Education, Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Centre : National Telehealth | Ophthalmology |
| College : Allied Medical Professions | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| College : Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Communication Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Social Sciences |
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Public Health | Public Health |
| Course/Programme : Graduate Studies | Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Child Care and Development, Community Health, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Management, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Public Administration, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery |
| Department/Division : Clinical Epidemiology | Epidemiology |
| Institute : Health | Health Sciences |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UP Manila |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Colors | up maroon, up forest green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Padre Faura Corner Maria Orosa Street Ermita Manila, First District, Metro Manila, 1000 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,903,000 |