University Overview
Founded in 1909, University of the Philippines Los Baños is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Los Baños (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Calabarzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 116-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Philippine higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPLB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of the Philippines Los Baños |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
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| Acronym | UPLB |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Honor and Excellence |
| Colours | Maroon and forest green |
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University Location
| Address | Los Baños 4031 Calabarzon Philippines |
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(49) 536 2928 |
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(49) 536 3604 |
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