Welcome to the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Graduate Studies. For admission to our Graduate Programs, please follow the instructions below and submit the necessary requirements to the Office of the Graduate Program. Deadline for submission of application varies between departments. For more information, you may visit the CSSP academic websites or you may call us at (02) 9818500 local 2438.
Admission to Graduate Programs
Submit the following admission requirements to the Office of the Graduate Program
- Two (2) copies of Application letter addressed to
The Dean
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
- Duly accomplished Application Form, in duplicate copy with with passport size (1.37 x 1.77 inches) photos and two extra photos. Please attach GWA certificate in the application form, one original copy and one photocopy.
- Official Transcript of Records (TOR) of undergraduate work (and graduate work, if any), one original copy, one certified true copy of the original, and one photocopy.
- Two (2) copies of Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Birth Certificate (PSA authenticated), one (1) original copy and two (2) photocopies of the the original; Marriage Certificate (for married woman applicant), one (1) original copy and two (2) photocopies of the the original.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (Recommendation Form) from former professors and/or employees with their evaluation of the applicant's potential for graduate work. The form is also available at the Office of the Graduate Program. You may submit it along with the other documents as long as it is in a sealed envelope with the signature of the person who recommends you. OGP will not accept recommendation letter not in sealed envelope.
- A non-refundable application fee of:
- Php 100.00 for Filipino citizens
- US $25 for non-resident aliens
The application fee should be paid at the Cashier's Office, Philippine National Bank, UP Campus. Foreign applicants sending their applications from abroad should enclose an International Postal Money Order for US $25 (or equivalent amount in other currency) payable to: University of the Philippines. Please pay first before you submit all the requirements.
- One to two-page description of research proposal (for doctoral applicants only).
- For applicants whose native language is not English and/or who come from an Institution where the medium of instruction is not English: Certification of English language proficiency with TOEFL score of: Internet based - 61 or better; Computer based - 173 or better and for Paper based - 500 or better
- Other requirements that may be specified by the department/institute. Inquire from the department/institute concerned.
- Applications mailed from outside the Philippines should be sent to the:
Office of the Graduate Program
Attention: Admissions
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines