GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETIN ON FIRST YEAR ADMISSIONS

Academic Year 2023-2024

• THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES: HONOR AND EXCELLENCE
• ADMISSION INTO THE UNIVERSITY
  1. UP COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (UPCA) – CHOICE OF CAMPUS AND DEGREE PROGRAM
  2. THE ISKOLAR NG BAYAN PROGRAM
  3. INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  4. TRANSFER ADMISSIONS (NOT FOR FIRST YEAR APPLICANTS)
• APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION FOR SY 2023-2024
  1. MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  2. CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
  3. HOW TO APPLY
  4. APPLICATION RESULTS
• UP MANILA RETURN SERVICE AGREEMENT
• FIRST YEAR ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (FROM SECONDARY SCHOOLS ABROAD)
  • By Automatic Admission
• GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT UP STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Q. What are the guidelines for appeals for non-qualifiers in UP Manila? 

A. The guidelines on appeals for admission in UP Manila can be accessed through the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website at https://our.upm.edu.ph.

Q. Who may appeal for admission into UP Manila?

A. UPCA non-qualifiers may appeal for admission as long as their UPG scores are qualified based on the cut-off of UP Manila which is 2.580. Appeals of those with lower UPG scores will not be considered. 

Q. Are qualifiers of other UP campuses allowed to transfer to UP Manila?

A. Yes, but they are considered as appellants and are of the least priority. They should also apply by accomplishing the google form for appeals.

Q. What is the process of appealing for admission into UP Manila?

A. The application for appeals for admission into UP Manila will be done by accomplishing the Google form that will be provided by the Office of Student Affairs. There is no need to prepare a letter or any document except for the communication the applicant received from the Office of Admissions (letter of regret for non-qualifiers that contains the UPG score or the acceptance letter for those who qualified to the other UP campuses). The applicant will be asked to attach this when accomplishing the Google form.

Q. What are the criteria for evaluating applicants who are appealing for admission into UP Manila?

A. The different degree programs have different criteria and requirements for screening the applicants and these are written in the guidelines. Generally, the evaluation is based on the UPG score but some degree programs have additional criteria and requirements.

Q. How will an applicant know if his/her UPG score (for qualifiers) and/or percentile scores in the different UPCA categories (which are identified as criteria for evaluation in some degree programs) will qualify for a particular degree program?

A. The UPG score and percentile scores in the different subjects in the UPCA (e.g. Math, Science, English, etc) will not be known by the applicants and can only be requested by UP Manila from the Office of Admissions after one appeals for admission.

Q. What are the degree programs available for those assigned to Degree Program With Available Slots (DPWAS)?

A. DPWAS qualifiers are instructed to choose four (4) degree programs, any combination of BS* and BA programs except for the ones that they have been screened for prior to the release of the UPCA results (this means that they are not qualified anymore to these degree programs). They also need to undergo the screening from the degree programs they signified their intent to. Assignment to a degree program of their choice is not guaranteed and will depend on the UPG score, slot availability, and the result of the screening of the degree program.

*note that BS degree programs may have limited slots.

Q. What is the process for waitlisted applicants?

A. For those classified as waitlisted, the OUR will process their placement as soon as the list of qualifiers is received from the Office of Admissions and they will be informed through email or through their contact details regarding their placement.

Q. What are the requirements/guidelines for the incoming first year students?

A. Guidelines/requirements will be posted on our website, hence, kindly visit https://our.upm.edu.ph for updates. For the meantime, please prepare these documents as part of the entrance credentials:

1. The original and two (2) photocopies of the UPCAT Acceptance Confirmation (from the Office of Admissions) or the Admission Notice (from the OUR of UPM)
2. The original and two (2) photocopies of your Grade 12/Senior High School card (F138) duly signed by the head of your school. A rubber-stamped facsimile should be countersigned by the principal or his/her authorized representative
3. The original copy of Transcript (Form 137) for Junior and Senior High Schools duly signed by the principal/head of school
4. The original and two (2) photocopies of your Certificate of Live Birth (NSO/PSA certified)
5. Two (2) recent colored 2” x 2” pictures with the printed name and signature of the student at the back.
6. Additional Requirements for Foreign Students and those with Dual Citizenship:
   a. Secure a study permit from the Office of Student Affairs
   b. Original and one (1) photocopy of Identification Certificate (Recognition of Filipino Citizenship from the Bureau of Immigration).

Q: WHAT COURSES DOES UP MANILA OFFER?

1. College of Allied Medical Professions
   http://camp.upm.edu.ph | 8526-7125  |  upm-camp@up.edu.ph
   1. BS Occupational Therapy
   2. BS Physical Therapy
   3. BS Speech Pathology
   4. Master of Clinical Audiology
   5. Master of Physical Therapy
   6. Master of Rehabilitation Science
       
2. College of Arts and Sciences
   http://cas.upm.edu.ph/ | 85163227  |  Contact Information
   1. Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences
   2. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
   3. Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication
   4. Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Arts
   5. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
   6. Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Area Studies)
   7. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics (Health Physics Concentration)
   8. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
   9. Bachelor of Science in Biology
   10. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
   11. Master of Arts in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science)
   12. Master of Management
   13. Master of Science in Health Informatics (Bioinformatics)
        
3. College of Dentistry
   http://cd.upm.edu.ph/ | 53026387 loc 104 (Admin Office)  |   upm-cd@up.edu.ph
   1. Doctor of Dental Medicine
   2. MS Dentistry (Orthodontics)
       
4. College of Medicine
   https://cm.upm.edu.ph/ | 85264170  |  Contact Information
   1. BS Basic Medical Sciences
   2. Doctor of Medicine
   3. MD-PhD (2-track program)
   4. Master in Basic Medical Sciences
   5. Master in Clinical Audiology
   6. Master in Orthopedics
   7. Master in Medical Anthropology
   8. Master of Science in Biochemistry
   9. Master of Science in Bioethics
   10. Master of Science in Clinical Medicine:
       1. Child Health
       2. Family Medicine
       3. Medical Oncology
       4. Obstetrics-Gynecology
       5. Preventive Ophthalmology
       6. Surgery
   11. Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
   12. Master of Science in Health Informatics:
       1. Bioinformatics
       2. Medical Informatics
   13. Master of Science in Pharmacology
   14. Master of Science in Physiology
   15. Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
   16. Master of Science in Medical Anthropology
   17. PhD in Biochemistry
        
5. College of Nursing
   http://upcn.upm.edu.ph/ |   85231985  |   cn@post.upm.edu.ph
   1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
   2. Master of Arts in Nursing
   3. PhD in Nursing
       
6. College of Pharmacy
   http://cp.upm.edu.ph/ |  85254434  |   upm-cp@up.edu.ph
   1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
   2. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
   3. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Pharmacy
   4. Master of Science in Pharmacy
       
7. College of Public Health
   http://cph.upm.edu.ph/ |  85242703   |   upm-cph@up.edu.ph
   1. Doctor of Public Health
   2. Master of Occupational Health
   3. MS Epidemiology (Public Health)
   4. Master of Hospital Administration
   5. Master of Arts in Health Policy Studies
   6. Master of Public Health
   7. Master of Science in Public Health (Environmental Health)
   8. Master of Science in Public Health (Parasitology)
   9. Master of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology)
   10. Master of Science in Public Health (Biostatistics)
   11. Master of Science in Public Health (Nutrition)
   12. Bachelor of Science in Public Health
        
8. National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions
   https://sites.google.com/site/nttchp/NTTCHP | 8521-0899 or 8526-4259 |
   1. Basic Course in Health Professions Education
   2. Diploma in Health Professions Education
   3. Master of Health Professions Education
       
9. School of Health Sciences
   https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/1266
   1. Doctor of Medicine
   2. BS Nursing
   3. Certificate in Community Health Work (Midwifery)

For more information, contact:

Office of the University Registrar
Email: upm-our@up.edu.ph
Landlines: (632) 88141244, 88141245 or 88141243
The OUR is open from Tuesdays to Fridays, except holidays, 9:00am to 3:00 pm.

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