Central Philippine University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines. Established in 1905, Central Philippine University (CPU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines. CPU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 121-year-old Philippine higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. CPU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.
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| Name | Central Philippine University |
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| Acronym | CPU |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Motto | Scientia et Fides Science and Faith |
| Colours | Gold and blue |
| Mascot | Golden Lions |
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CLAIM / UPDATE UNIVERSITY| Address | Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro Iloilo City 5000 Western Visayas Philippines |
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| (33) 329 1971 | |
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Central Philippine University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Philippine University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central Philippine University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Central Philippine University's academic range and degree level offering.
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| A&H | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| L&C | Yes | Yes | ||
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| M&H | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| S&T | Yes | Yes | ||
| Eng | Yes | Yes | ||
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Click here to explore a list of Central Philippine University courses and programs, or if they are not available yet, search for them with our search engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central Philippine University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Central Philippine University.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.
Central Philippine University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
Central Philippine University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.
Central Philippine University 's acceptance rate is not reported.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.
Central Philippine University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.
Central Philippine University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.
Central Philippine University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.
Central Philippine University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
Central Philippine University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.
Central Philippine University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Philippine University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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