Program Fees & Expenses*
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he University charges tuition fees of PhP700 per unit, plus student activity and miscellaneous fees of about PhP1,415 per semester. Thus, a semester of 12 units would normally cost PhP9,995. A different fee structure applies to foreign students in accordance with University rules. The cost of the study tour (travel, accommodations and meals) depends on the sites to be visited.
A separate fee of PhP3,500 is also charged for instructional materials. A different fee structure applies to foreign students in accordance with University rules. All incoming first-year students are encouraged to attend a refresher course scheduled for eight consecutive Saturdays. The fee for the refresher course is PhP4,000. *Subject to change
How to Apply You may apply either online or by post. Online: Visit http://www.graduate.econ.upd.edu.ph. This website contains the details of the UP School of Economics Graduate Programs, including downloadable application forms. By Post: Application details and application forms are available at the Graduate Admission and Fellowships Office, Room 212, Encarnaci贸n Hall, School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines. You may contact the Office at telephone numbers (632) 9205460 or 927-9686 loc 212 or 210. Fax is (632) 9205460 or 920-5463.
A fee of Ph500 (about US$20) is required for processing of the application. You may deposit payment of the application processing fee to: Bank of Philippine Islands (Loyola Branch) Current Account # 3081-0755-13 Account Name: UPSE Fellowships Bank Routing Code: BOPIPHMM (Swift Code) Upon payment, please send us copy of the deposit slip, with your name, through e-mail (graduate@econ.upd.edu.ph) or fax to (632) 9205460 or (632) 920-5463. Only applications with confirmed payments will be considered. You may check with the graduate office if payment was received.
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