PROGRAM ADMISSIONS 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT
The UPCFA is now accepting applications for Undergraduate Program Admissions for
AY 2024-2025.
The deadline for applications is on May 3, 2024 at 12nn.
Click here to fill-out the Application Form.
To learn more about the different programs and their application requirements here.
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 3, 2024 at 12nn only.
Talent Determination Test
DVC Applicants who had received a TDT permit must take the Talent Determination Test on May 4, 2024 at 9 am at the UP College of Fine Arts Art and Design West Hall.
Portfolio Interview final screening requirement (for BFA Visual Communication, BFA Industrial Design, Associate in Arts Visual Communication and Associate in Arts Industrial Design Applicants shortlisted applicants only.
Shortlisted BFA Viscomm, BFA ID, AA Viscomm, and AA ID Applicants who had taken their respective Talent Determination Test will be notified and issued an interview permit on May 11, 2024 at 9am 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
- Incoming College freshmen only
DEPARTMENT OF STUDIO ARTS (For BFA Painting, BFA Sculpture and AA Studio Arts only)
Application Form
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 3, 2024 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 3, 2024. To learn more about the Submission Guidelines click this link.
Talent Determination Test
DSA Applicants who had received a TDT permit must take the Talent Determination Test on May 11, 2024 at 9am 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)
Application Form
DT 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 3, 2024 at 12nn only.
Applications for Bachelor of Fine Arts Art History and Bachelor of Fine Arts Art Education must undergo the initial screening of a written exam and interview on May 6, 2024 at 9am at the UP College of Fine Arts Art and Design West Hall. . To learn more about the Submission Guidelines click this link.
Talent Determination Test
DT Applicants who had received a TDT permit must take the Talent Determination Test on May 11, 2024 at 9am 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 !
The UP College of Fine Arts is now accepting Applicants for the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs for Academic Year 2024-2025.
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
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.
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!
Interested applicants may fill out the CFA Undergraduate Program Admission Form