Overview
Established in 1979, the University of the Philippines in the Visayas is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. This institution also has a branch campus in Cebu City and Tacloban City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 45-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Philippine higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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small-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of the Philippines in the Visayas  |
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| Acronym | UPV |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Colours | Up maroon and up forest green |
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University Location
| Address | Miagao Iloilo City 5023 Western Visayas Philippines |
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+63 (33) 315 9378 |
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| Other locations | Cebu City and Tacloban City |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of the Philippines in the Visayas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Facebook page
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's YouTube channel
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's Instagram page
University of the Philippines in the Visayas's main LinkedIn profile
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