The UP GE Program is consists 24 to 45 units of GE courses, depending on the CU. Each CU has identified their core GE courses, and program-prescribed and elective GE courses.

Core GE courses are divided into 3 domains - Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Philosophy, and Math, Science and Technology. On the other hand, program-prescribed and elective GE courses will depend on the student's curriculum.