1. a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning; 

2. intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies and research; 

3. language proficiency; and 

4. satisfaction of additional University requirements such as health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the Dean and/or the Department of Graduate Committee, through channels. 

1. an official transcript of records with a GWA requirement of 2.00 or better for non-U.P. graduates and 2.50 or better for U.P. graduates; 

2. a formal letter addressed to the Dean of the College stating the applicant’s purpose in pursuing a higher degree

3. a short essay in English about the applicant’s purpose in applying to the program; plans for graduate study; specific areas of interest; assessment of academic, mental, emotional preparedness for graduate study, and future prospects;

4. at least two letters of recommendation, using the prescribed reference form (CHE GForm 01 – Appendix A) from former professors and/or former supervisors or employers; and

5. Each application shall be submitted to the concerned Department Graduate Committee and referred to an assigned evaluator.

6. Applicants should be available for interview to be conducted by the Department Graduate Committee.

7. Applicants should pass an exam to be prepared, administered, and processed by the Department Graduate Committee. The entrance exam is designed to assess the applicant’s general aptitude for graduate studies. The date and venue of the exam will be announced during the application period.

8. The deserving applicant shall be recommended for admission by the Department Graduate Committee, through channels, to the Dean.

9. The Dean through the OCS formally informs the applicant of the results of the evaluation of his/her application.

10. Admitted applicants who wish to defer their enrolment shall fill-in CHE GForm 02. The maximum period for deferment of enrolment shall be one academic year, after which the applicant has to re-apply.

1. A Certified True Copy of the English translation of the diploma with the seal of the University and the signature in INK of the Registrar.

2. Proof of English and/or Filipino proficiency, except for those who graduated from institutions where the medium of instruction is English.

3. For applicants whose medium of instruction is English – a certification from the school that English is their medium of instruction. For applicants whose medium of instruction is not English – IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Examination Results shall be required. The minimum required overall band score is 7 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component of the IELTS Academic or General test. For applicants outside the Philippines or for those who are not living in areas geographically proximate to a U.P. constituent university, the Department Graduate Committee concerned shall require any of the following:

   1. an online synchronous interaction; 

   2. a telephone interview; 

   3. a personal interview to be conducted by a duly accredited U.P. alumnus, alumna or representative (usually from a Philippine embassy or consulate) living in an area close to the applicant's place of origin. 

Note: Application form should be submitted one (1) year ahead of purposes of processing the Student Visa and Study Permit.