🇵🇭 Universities in Philippines
2 universities evaluated for international families.
The Philippines' premier university is the University of the Philippines (UP), whose flagship Diliman campus in Quezon City is the dominant pipeline into the country's political, scientific and professional elite (most presidents, chief justices, National Scientists and Artists). UP is unusually accessible to internationals because it is English-medium throughout — a genuine advantage over the Thai-, Bahasa- and Vietnamese-medium ASEAN peers. The honest context: the global ranking is modest (QS ~#340–400), public-funding and infrastructure constraints are real, brain drain sees many top graduates emigrate, and the network is overwhelmingly national. Free tuition for Filipinos (RA 10931) makes it the most prestigious and most affordable local option. Best for students wanting an affordable, fully English-medium degree in Southeast Asia and access to the Philippines' dominant national network.
Post-Study Work
Student visa (9f) sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — many graduates emigrate for higher pay abroad
Application System
Filipino applicants via the competitive UPCAT national entrance exam; international applicants via a separate Foreign Admission route accepting IB/A-Level/AP
Avg. International Fees
Free tuition for qualified Filipino undergraduates (RA 10931); international students pay tuition (~USD 1,500–4,000/year)
| University | Network | Employability | Teaching | Curriculum | Institutional | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateneo de Manila University | A | B | B | B | B | B |
| University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) | A | B | B | B | B | B |