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ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Official Results of the 2025 UPCFA Undergraduate Programs
Secondary Screening Process is now available for viewing.
List of Successful Applicants- Department of Theory Programs
List of Successful Applicants - Department of Studio Arts Programs
List of Successful Applicants- Visual Communication Programs
List of Successful Applicants-Industrial Design Programs
Successful applicants shall receive notification emails on June 9, 2025 containing instructions for the processing of their Official Admission Requirements as incoming students of the College of Fine Arts, UP Diliman for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2025-2026.
Congratulations to all the Succcessful Applicants!
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION (for BFA Viscomm, BFA ID, AA Viscomm and AA ID only)
DVC Applicants must fill-out the UPCFA Undergraduate Program Admissions Application Form. An email notification will be sent with corresponding TDT Exam number to individuals who had completed the form.
The deadline for applications is on May 8, 2025 at 12nn only.
Talent Determination Test
DVC Applicants who had received a TDT permit must take the Talent Determination Test on May 17, 2025 at 8 am at the UP College of Fine Arts Art and Design West Hall.
Portfolio Interview final screening requirement (for *SHORTLISTED BFA Visual Communication, BFA Industrial Design, Associate in Arts Visual Communication and Associate in Arts Industrial Design Applicants only.
*Shortlisted BFA Viscomm, BFA ID, AA Viscomm, and AA ID Applicants who had qualified in their respective Talent Determination Tests will be notified via email and will be scheduled for a Portfolio Interview.
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
- Incoming College freshmen only
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
- Incoming College freshmen only
DEPARTMENT OF STUDIO ARTS (For BFA Painting, BFA Sculpture and AA Studio Arts only)
DSA Applicants must fill-out the UPCFA Undergraduate Program Admissions Application Form. An email notification will be sent with corresponding TDT Exam number to individuals who had completed the form.
The deadline for applications is on May 8, 2025 at 12nn only.
PORTFOLIO
Applications for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Painting, Bachelor of Fine Arts Sculpure and Associate in Arts Studio Arts must submit physical portfolios on or before May 8, 2025 at 2pm. To learn more about the Submission Guidelines click this link.
Talent Determination Test
DSA Applicants who had received a successfully qualified in the preliminary Portfolio submission will be issued with a TDT permit and must take the Talent Determination Test on May 24, 2024 at 8am at the UP College of Fine Arts Art and Design West Hall.
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
- Incoming College freshmen only.
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
DEPARTMENT OF THEORY initial requirement submission (for BFA Art History and BFA Art Education applicants only)
DT BFA Art History and BFA Art Education Applicants must fill-out the UPCFA Undergraduate Program Admissions Application Form. An email notification will be sent with corresponding TDT Exam number to individuals who had completed the form.
The deadline for applications is on May 8, 2025 at 12nn only.
Submission of Email Written Essays (2)
Applications for Bachelor of Fine Arts Art History and Bachelor of Fine Arts Art Education must submit the ff on May 8, 2025 at 12nn via email to cfatheory.upd@up.edu.ph :
2. A. Written Application Essay
Screening Activities (3)
Applicants will need to take a Visual Analysis Exam (3.A.) to be followed by an interview (3.B.) on May 19, 2025 at 9 am.
Applicants, upon completion of steps 1, 2.A., 2.B, 3.A., 3.B. shall then undergo the Talent Determination Test on May 24 at 8 am at the UP College of Fine Arts Art and Design West Hall.
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
- UPCAT Incoming Freshmen applicants
- Shiftees (from other UPD Colleges and CU’s) applicants
- Transferees (from other universities/ schools applicants
- Second Degree applicants
Welcome !
Welcome !
The UP College of Fine Arts is now accepting Applicants for the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs for Academic Year 2025-2026.
Interested applicants may browse our different undergraduate programs and submit application forms. Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs include: Visual Communication, Industrial Design, Painting, Sculpture, Art History, and Art Education. We offer Associate in Arts Program in Visual Communication, Industrial Design, and Studio Arts.
CFA Visual Communication Students working on their Figure Drawing Exercise (photo courtesy of Prof. Ernesto Enrique)
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Who may apply
Who may apply
BFA Incoming Freshmen
Graduating High School Students who have Qualified under the U.P. College Admissions Test may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. (view requirements)
BFA applicants who are unsuccessful in the UPCAT but passed the UPCFA admission requirements shall automatically be absorbed under the corresponding AA Programs (not applicable to BFA Art Educ and BFA Art Hist)
AA Incoming Freshmen
Other incoming College Freshmen who did not qualify for the U.P. College Admissions may apply in any of the Associate in Arts programs.
Shiftees from other UP Diliman Colleges
Any UP Diliman student who had earned at least 30 units with a minimum GWA of 2.75 may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs offered.
Transferees from Other UP Constituent Units
UP Students outside of Diliman who had earned at least 30 units with a minimum GWA of 2.75 may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs offered.
Transferees from Other Universities*
Non-UP College Students who are at least sophomore level in standing and had earned a minimum of 33 units with a GWA of 2.0 may apply for any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts offered.
*transferrees must undergo evaluation from the Office of the University Registrar within the period of transfer
Second Degree
Individuals who had previously earned a Bachelor's Degree may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts offered.
Industrial Design Student Exhibition (Photo courtesy of Prof. Nina Elisa Constantino)
Get Started!
Get Started!
Interested applicants may fill out the CFA Undergraduate Program Admission Form
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