University of the Philippines, Diliman
The
University of the Philippines, Diliman, or
U.P. Diliman for short, is the flagship campus and the largest Autonomous University of the
University of the Philippines System. It is located in Diliman,
Quezon City in
Metro Manila. It offers courses in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Music and Fine Arts among others. It offers the largest number of graduate and undergraduate courses among all the universities in the
Philippines.
The
University of the Philippines System is governed by the U.P. Board of Regents, which is the highest policy-making body of the University. The Diliman campus is headed by a Chancellor and Vice-Chancellors head specific offices. The current Chancellor is Dr. Sergio S. Cao, who was elected to the position by the Board of Regents at its 1193rd meeting on
February 24,
2005. He will serve a three-year term, commencing on
March 1,
2005.
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UP Diliman - College of Science |
The University is composed of a large number of colleges (officially called,
degree-granting units).
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Archaeological Studies Program
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Architecture, College of
*Arts and Letters, College of
**Department of Art Studies
**Department of English and Comparative Literature
**Department of European Languages
**Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature
**Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts
**Institute of Creative Writing
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Asian Center
*Asian Institute of
Tourism*
Business Administration, College of
**Business Administration Department
**Department of Accounting and Finance
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Economics, School of
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Education, College of
**Department of Educational Administration
**Department of Educational Foundations
**Department of Educational Technology
**Department of Health Education
**Department of Reading Education
**Department of Research and Evaluation
**Department of Science Education
**Department of Special Education
**Department of Social Studies Education
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Engineering, College of
**Department of Chemical Engineering
**Department of Civil Engineering
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Department of Computer Science**
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering**Department of Engineering Sciences
**Department of Geodetic Engineering
**Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
**Department of Mechanical Engineering
**Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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Fine Arts, College of
**Department of Studio Arts
**Department of Theory
**Department of Visual Communication
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Home Economics, College of
**Department of Food Science and Nutrition
**Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management
**Department of Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design
**Department of Family Life and Child Development
**Department of Home Economics Eeucation
*Human Kinetics, College of
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Islamic Studies, Institute of
*Labor and Industrial Relations, School of
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Law, College of
**Institute of Government and Law Reform
**Institute of Human Rights
**Institute of Judicial Administration
**Institute of International Legal Studies
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Library and Information Science, Institute of
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Mass Communication, College of
**Journalism Department
**Broadcast Communication Department
**Film Institute
**Communication Research Department
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Music, College of
**Voice/Theatre and Dance Department
**Piano Department
**Strings Department
**Winds and Percussion Department
**Music Education Department
**Music Research Department
**Conducting and Choral Ensemble Department
**Composition and Theory Department
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Public Administration and Governance, National College of
**Center for Leadership, Citizenship and Democracy
**Center for Local and Regional Governance
**Center for Policy and Executive Development
**Center for Public Administration and Government Education
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Science, College of
**Department of Mathematics
**National Institute of Geological Sciences
**Marine Science Institute
**Natural Sciences Research Institute
**Institute of Chemistry
**National Institute of Physics
**Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
**Institute of Biology
**National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnolgy
**Computational Science Research Center
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Social Sciences and
Philosophy, College of
**Department of Anthropology
**Department of Geography
**Department of History
**Department of Linguistics
**Department of Philosophy
**Department of Political Science
**Department of Psychology
**Department of Sociology
**Population Institute
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Social Work and Community Development, College of
**Department of Community Development
**Department of Social Work
**Department of Women and Developmental Studies
*Small Scale Industries, Institute of
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Statistics, School of
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Technology Management Center
*Urban and Regional Planning, School of
In addition, the University has a number of other units that do not grant degrees:
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University Computer Center*
U.P. Main Library*Military Science and Tactics, Department of
*National Engineering Center
*University Center for Women's Studies
*DNA Analysis and Genetic Engineering Laboratory
*U.P. Creative Writing Center
*National Center for Transportation Studies
*National Hydraulics Center
*National Engineering Center
*University Center for Integrative and Development Studies
*U.P. Law Center
*Local Government Center
*National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development
*Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry
*Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
*The Vargas Museum
*Business Research Foundation
*Development Center for Finance
*Third World Studies Center
*Center for International Studies
Students
There are around 25,000 college students in the University. Approximately 5,000 are graduate students while the rest are undergraduates. There are approximately 4,000 freshmen admitted every year while about 3,000 graduate.
Organizations, Fraternities and Sororities
Note: This list is incomplete.*
ASAPhil-UP - Architectural Students Association of the Philippines - UP Chapter. The oldest national organization of architecture students in the Philippines since 1986.
*The
Artists' Circle Fraternity - Art is Circle!
UPArtistsCircle.org *The
Philippine Collegian - official student publication of the University of the Philippines, Diliman
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Upsilon Sigma Phi - the oldest Greek-letter fraternity in Asia
Upsilon Website*
Pi Omicron A Fraternity founded in 1963 which aims in "Push Onward" its members
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Epsilon Chi A Fraternity from the College of Engineering, University of the Philippines
The UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity *
Beta Epsilon Fraternity - Brotherhood and Excellence
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UP EMC2 Fraternity - a UP College of Engineering fraternity
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Tau Alpha - Tau Alpha Fraternity, College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Taualpha.org* UP Aguman - founded in 1973, it is an organization of Capampangan students whose provincial projects include the Pautakan (academic competition), Sining (arts competition) and the CEER (College Entrance Exam Review).
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UP Association of Computer Science Majors (UP CURSOR)*
Association for Computing Machinery UP Student Chapter (UP ACM) - The first and only
Association for Computing Machinery Chapter in the Philippines. UP ACM is a three-time winner of the ACM Student Chapter Excellence Awards (see
ACM Student Chapter Excellence website and the official
UP ACM press release).
*The
UP Chemical Society - founded in 1929 and one of the oldest existing academic organizations of the UP System.
*The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus
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The University of the Philippines Circle of Entrepreneurs UPCE - a Business Administration based organization, UP Circle of Entrepreneurs or UPCE is one of the youngest yet as of the second semester of school year 2005-2006, the largest organization in UP Diliman. Being one of the most competitive organizations in the university, UPCE engages in various projects and activities that instill the entrepreurial spirit in its memebers to fulfill the vision of having members that will become successful entrepreneurs in the future.
UPCE website*
Pi Sigma Fraternity and Pi Sigma Sorority - Paragon of Scholarship
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The University of the Philippines Debate Society - the official debating organization of UP Diliman. It represents the university in various debate competitions both nationally and internationally.
*UP Astronomical Society - organization devoted to the study and promotion of astronomy in the Philippines.
UP Astrosoc website*
UP Industrial Engineering Club - The largest organization in the College of Engineering
*UP Circle of Industrial Engineering Majors - academic organization of UP's Industrial Engineering studenty. The circle will celebrate its 30th year on November 23, 2006.
UP CIEM website*UP Economics Towards Consciousness - founded 1979 during the height of the Marcos regime. Aims to educate the studentry on the economics of everyday politics, business, and national issues.
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UP Pre-Medical Society - founded in 1956, the UPPMS is an organization which aims to prepare its members for the life in the College of Medicine and thereafter.
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UP Harong - a duly recognized organization of UP Diliman students from the Province of Camarines Sur and the City of Naga. The Organization aims to foster unity and camaraderie among its members and with other students, to provide channels for the enhancement of academic potentials and to develop awareness of and commitment to the Province of Camarines Sur and the City of Naga. Now in its 9th year, U.P. HARONG has been successful in bringing together the Iskolars kan Banwaaan from Camarines Sur and Naga City in initiating activities that follow the objectives of the Organization, as stated in its constitution and bylaw
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UP Physics Association - the only student organization devoted to the Pure and Applied Physical Sciences within the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines. The Association has been active in helping the National Institute of Physics and the College of Science in promoting Physics and the other sciences to the general public.
Deans
Serving as deans of the different degree-granting units within the University are:
*College of
Architecture: Arch. Prosperidad C. Luis
*College of
Arts and Letters: Prof. Virgilio S. Almario
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Asian Center: Dr. Aileen S.P. Baviera
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Asian Institute of
Tourism: Dr. Corazon P. Rodriguez
*College of
Business Administration: Dr. Erlinda S. Echanis
*School of
Economics: Dr. Raul V. Fabella
*College of
Education: Dr. Vivien M. Talisayon
*College of
Engineering: Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara
*College of
Fine Arts: Prof. Virginia B. Dandan
*College of
Home Economics: Dr. Milagros C. Querubin
*College of
Human Kinetics: Prof. Gilda L. Uy
*Institute of
Islamic Studies: Dr. Carmen A. Abubakar
*School of
Labor and
Industrial Relations: Prof. Jorge V. Sibal
*College of
Law: Prof. Salvador T. Carlota
*Institute of
Library and
Information Science: Prof. Rosalie B. Faderon
*College of
Mass Communication: Dr. Elena Pernia
*College of
Music: Prof. Ramón Maria G. Acoymo
*National College of
Public Administration and Governance: Dr. Alex B. Brillantes, Jr.
*College of
Science: Dr. Caesar A. Saloma
*College of
Social Sciences and
Philosophy: Dr. Zosimo E. Lee
*College of
Social Work and
Community Development: Dr. Romeo C. Quieta
*School of
Statistics: Dr. Lisa Grace S. Bersales
*School of
Urban and Regional Planning: Dr. Primitivo C. Cal
The Diliman community, humorously called the
Diliman Republic and a "microcosm of the Philippines" has a unique culture among the universities in the country. It is the only university in
Metro Manila that has its own extensive system of
jeepney transportation owing to its huge size. The campus encompasses many residential areas and students often feel a sense of solidarity with the community residents. U.P. Diliman prized being open and accessible to all, reflected in the commitment of the university to
academic freedom, and this was shown in the traditional lack of fencing and gates leading into the campus. This has changed in recent years, as the increase in population has led to an increase in traffic and instances of crime in and around the campus. The campus is now fenced and closes most entrances for most of the day, opening them during rush hour. University Avenue, the main road leading into the campus is the only entrance left open at all times during the day, however it is now also monitored by the local U.P. Police.
U.P. Diliman represents the U.P. System at the
University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and participates in all events. The
Fighting Maroons have consistently placed in the top three in the overall points race of the UAAP for the past several years.
Two of the most-awaited events in the campus are the
Lantern Parade, held on the last week before the Christmas break, and the U.P. Fair, held every February. During the Lantern Parade, various groups within the University create Christmas lanterns and parade around the Academic Oval. The U.P. Fair, organized by the University Student Council, is a week-long event held at the Sunken Garden that features nightly music concerts and amusement park rides.
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Virgilio S. Almario,
National Artist*
Benigno Aquino Jr., Popular Martial Law Oppositionist
senator*
Jose Laurel, Former Philippine President
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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,
President of the Philippines*
Ferdinand E. Marcos, Former Philippine President
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Elpidio Quirino, Former Philippine President
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Arturo M. Tolentino, former Philippine Vice President
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Salvador H. Laurel, Former Philippine Vice President
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Monique Wilson, singer and actress of
Miss Saigon fame
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List of University of the Philippines people*
University of the Philippines Diliman*
University of the Philippines System*
U.P. Diliman Department of Computer Science*
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