University of the Philippines — Mindanao

Information updated 15.08.2026

University of the Philippines – Mindanao (UPMIN) – public higher education institution in Philippines. UPMIN began its work in the year 1995. Many independent academic rankings put University of the Philippines – Mindanao in the top 40 best universities in Philippines. Application process and the cost of tuition. The enrollment is based on the exam results. University of the Philippines – Mindanao has one of the strictest admission policies in the world accepting only 1 out of 5 applicants. The academic year is divided into semesters. 1,000 USD/год. Master’s studies at UPMIN will cost about 1,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. On the official website (http://www.upmin.edu.ph) of the university you can find a more accurate information regarding the tuition fees of different programs. The composition of the university. University of the Philippines – Mindanao is on the smaller side, it teaches about 2000 students. The university accepts applications from foreign students. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at UPMIN is 199. During studies the students have the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs. You can meet the students by following the university on social media: Facebook. Infrastructure of UPMIN. The university has its own library. Also the university provides accommodations in the form of dormitories. University of the Philippines – Mindanao is a part of the following groups Davao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN), Southern Mindanao Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMARRDEC), Mindanao Science and Technology Park Consortium Inc, (MSTPCI), Mindanao Science and Technology Centrum Foundation Inc, (MSTCFI), Regional Development Council Region 11 (RDC-XI), Mindanao Studies Consortium Foundation Inc, (MSCFI).