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Graduate Programs Application Schedule
for the First Semester, A.Y. 2025 - 2026
General Rules for Graduate Programs
Academic Standards for Graduate Programs
The highest standards of academic excellence, integrity, and academic freedom shall be promoted and upheld in all graduate programs of UP Cebu College of Science.
Student Qualifications for Graduate Programs
Academic qualifications shall be the primary basis for the admission of students into the graduate programs.
Department/Program Requirements
Departments/Programs may adopt additional or stricter requirements for their respective graduate programs with the approval of the appropriate bodies.
Admission Requirements:
Accomplished Application Form
Two (2) recommendations former professors and/or experts in the field of study . At least one (1) from a former or current employer/immediate superior, if applicable. (Embedded in the Online Application Form)
Application Fee
Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
Diploma / Certificate of Graduation
PSA Birth Certificate
PSA Marriage Certificate (for married women)
Recent ID Photo
For international students:
Certification for English as Medium of Instruction from the previous university attended (if applicable), or
Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or its equivalent (for foreign applicants whose medium of instruction in the schools they attended is not English)
Other requirements as may be prescribed by the department for specific degree programs.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Professional Master in Data Science (Computing)
Admission Fees (non-refundable):
Admission Fees (non-refundable):
For MSCS Applicants:
Filipino Applicant: Php. 100.00
Non-Filipino Applicant: USD 30.00
For MSESC Applicants:
Filipino Applicant: Php. 250.00
Non-Filipino Applicant: USD 25.00
For MSMATH Applicants:
Filipino Applicant: Php. 500.00
Non-Filipino Applicant: USD 40.00
For PDMSC Applicants:
Filipino Applicant: Php. -
Non-Filipino Applicant: USD -
You may pay through Philippine Veterans Bank (21-0000-067) via online channels such as GCash, InstaPay, and Bank Transfers.
Account Name: University of the Philippines Cebu
Bank Name: Philippine Veterans
Bank Branch: Cebu City
Account Number: 21-0000-067
If paying via GCash, please add 4 zeroes at the start to have 13 digits, 000021-0000-067.
Application Submission Deadline: 11 JUNE 2025, WEDNESDAY
Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND)
Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND)
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces the availability of scholarships for qualified males and females to pursue Master's and Doctoral programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses including Science and Mathematics Education under the Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development (STRAND).
Currently, UP Cebu College of Science being recognized as a NICER University was assessed and categorized under STRAND N, a scholarship - delivering institution for the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) and Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSESC) programs.
Scholars must not be employed or practicing their profession while on the scholarship. If currently employed, they must secure official leave approval before availing of the grant.
Recipients are required to fulfill a service obligation in the Philippines—one year of service for every year of scholarship for Master’s degree holders.
Scholarship Benefits:
✅ Full coverage of tuition & school fees
✅ Monthly living allowance (₱30,000 for MS, ₱38,000 for PhD)
✅ ₱20,000/year for learning materials & connectivity
✅ One round-trip economy fare per academic year
✅ Group accident insurance
✅ Thesis/dissertation allowance
NOTE: For the DOST scholarship recommendation form, the referees must complete the form and submit it directly to us via email (ocs_cos.upcebu@up.edu.ph). Alternatively, they may place the completed form in a sealed envelope, which can then be sent to us either by the referees themselves or by the applicant, through a courier service. Addressed to:
IAN JAY A. SERRA
Office of the College Secretary - College of Science
Ground Floor, Science Building, UP Cebu
Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
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