University of the Philippines Diliman

Key Highlights

• Public constituent university of the University of the Philippines System
• Operating under an approved 2026–2027 academic calendar
• Main campus covers 493 hectares in Quezon City
• Official campus overview lists 275 academic programs across several credential types

Student Life & Environment

Student life is supported through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and its specialized units. Officially listed services cover scholarships, learning assistance, tutorials, guidance and counseling, student complaints, housing, student organizations, discipline, food services, and health services. This structure gives students several points of contact, although eligibility, schedules, and application processes vary by service. UP Diliman reports 12 residence halls. Campus housing is presented as part of students’ broader academic and social development, but a residence-hall place should not be assumed from admission to the university. Prospective residents need to review the Office of Student Housing’s current application guidelines and the eligibility category of each hall. Students who plan to live off campus should separately investigate costs, commuting time, and lease terms. The university’s student-activities page reports about 200 university-registered organizations plus approximately 100 college-based organizations. Categories include academic, community-service, regional, religious, special-interest, cause-oriented, dormitory, and sports groups. Counseling, learning support, and student representation are also available. Applicants seeking particular accessibility, mental-health, dietary, or accommodation support should contact the relevant office before enrollment rather than relying on general campus descriptions.

Location & Surroundings

UP Diliman’s 493-hectare main campus is in Quezon City, within Metro Manila. Its scale gives the campus a distinct institutional setting, with academic buildings, residence halls, student-service offices, libraries, activity spaces, and visitor destinations distributed across a large area. New students should consult an up-to-date campus map and allow time for travel between buildings. Quezon City places students within the Philippines’ largest metropolitan region, offering access to government institutions, cultural venues, businesses, research organizations, and other universities. The metropolitan setting can also mean congestion and variable travel times. Housing decisions should therefore account for the location of classes, campus-entry points, and the reliability of the intended commute rather than distance alone. Not every program associated with UP Diliman necessarily meets on the Quezon City campus. The constituent university also administers extension activity, including the UP Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga. Applicants should verify the actual study site, attendance format, and available student services for their specific program before committing to housing or transportation arrangements.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Published UP Diliman fee schedules list tuition and other school charges by program and student category. A 2026 registrar schedule shows a standard listed undergraduate tuition rate of PHP 1,500 per unit for many Diliman colleges, together with other school and laboratory fees where applicable. This is a published schedule, not a reliable estimate of every student’s final bill: government tuition subsidies, residency, degree level, program, laboratory enrollment, and individual eligibility can materially change the assessed amount. Students should rely on their official registration assessment and obtain a written estimate from the registrar or college. The campus scholarship office administers university-funded, privately funded, and government-supported assistance. Its services may cover tuition, school fees, books, and living expenses, while socialized assistance uses household financial circumstances. The latest official page located during research expressly confirmed free tuition and miscellaneous fees for eligible students in academic year 2025–2026; that dated statement should not be assumed to establish eligibility for 2026–2027. Applicants should verify the current rules and apply separately where required. Housing, food, transport, devices, and personal expenses also need independent budgeting. Career support is not described as a single guaranteed placement service. Official counseling information identifies career-pathing activities and a job fair open to graduating students, earlier cohorts, and graduate students. Colleges and student organizations may offer additional field-specific activities. No official graduate salary or placement-rate data were verified, so prospective students should assess curricula, internships, licensure pathways, and employer engagement at the program level.