Overview
Established in 1910, the Western Philippines University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Aborlan (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mimaropa. This institution also has branch campuses in Puerto Princesa City, Quezon, El Nido, Culion and Busuanga. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Western Philippines University (WPU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Western Philippines University (WPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 114-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
small-sized
Selectivity
least selective
University Identity
| Name | Western Philippines University  |
|---|---|
| Acronym | WPU |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Colours | Blue and gold |
| Screenshot |
|
| Video Presentation |
n.a.; please submit an official Western Philippines University general video presentation. |
University Location
| Address | San Juan Aborlan 5301 Mimaropa Philippines |
|---|---|
 |
Location Map and Satellite View |
 |
+63 (48) 723 0072 |
 |
+63 (48) 433 4367 |
| Other locations | Puerto Princesa City, Quezon, El Nido, Culion and Busuanga |
Gender Admission 
Admission Selection 
Admission Rate 
International Students Admission 
Admission Office 
Student Enrollment 
Academic Staff 
Control Type 
Entity Type 
Campus Setting 
Academic Calendar 
University Library 
University Housing 
Sport Facilities/Activities 
Financial Aid 
Study Abroad 
Distance Learning 
Academic Counseling 
Career Services 
Open Education Global
Wikipedia Article
Facebook
X
Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Western Philippines University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
Western Philippines University's main LinkedIn profile
n.a.