Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Process
What are the general requirements to apply for admission?
The minimum set of requirements for regular applicants includes a filled-out application form, profile photo, ID, birth certificate, and copy of grades (for evaluation purposes). All submissions can be done online via the application portal.
Additional requirements will depend on many other factors like nationality of applicant, program being applied for, if applying for scholarship, etc. A list of these requirements will be shown upon selection of the application form on the admissions portal.
How much is the application fee?
Application fee is P1000 for Filipino students studying in a private school in the Philippines and P400 for Filipino students studying in a public school in the Philippines. The application fee is P3000 (or its equivalent in USD) for foreign students (non-Filipino students studying in the Philippines or abroad) and international students (Filipino or non-Filipino) who would like to submit international certificates (like SAT, IB, etc.) in lieu of taking the admission exam. Application fees are nonrefundable.
I do not have a valid school ID. What other IDs are accepted?
You may submit any ID validated by the government, school, etc, that displays your full name and photo.
Are we allowed to apply for more than one program?
Yes, you may apply to up to two degree programs in your application form.
Can I change my program choice after submitting my application form?
Yes, you may readily change your programs of choice (both first and second choices) on your application portal anytime before you are scheduled for the admission exam. Furthermore, accepted applicants may shift degree programs within the Registrar’s prescribed shifting period before the first enrollment or at the end of each school year at any year level but only up to twice.
Entrance Exams
How will the examinations be administered?
We will administer the exams on campus for applicants residing in NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite). For those living in the provinces and abroad, exams will be conducted remotely online, although provincial testing centers are currently being worked out in Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, and Naga.
Will there be other exam dates aside from those already posted on the website?
Right now, there are none. However, additional exams may be scheduled as needed on www.uap.asia/admissions and other social media platforms when available.
When will the admission results be released?
There are no exact dates yet when the admission results will be released. Timely announcements will be made on our website and social media accounts.
What are the modes of payment?
The accepted mode of payment is through UnionBank.
Please ensure that you upload proof of payment on your portal, along with other pertinent details needed.
Payment and Tuition fee
What are the modes of payment?
The accepted mode of payment is through UnionBank.
Please ensure that you upload proof of payment on your portal, along with other pertinent details needed.
How much is the tuition fee?
Tuition fees per semester range from P150,000 to P165,000 depending on a number of factors: degree program, total units to be taken, and additional fees required by specific subjects, e.g., lab fee for computer class. Final tuition fees for SY26-27 will be provided in time with the release of admission results.
Transferees and Scholarships
I am currently a college student and would like to apply as a transferee. How do I go about it?
UA&P accepts transfer students from other universities and colleges accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) who are willing to start again as Freshmen and who meet the admissions criteria of the university.
NOTE: A transfer applicant is a college student currently enrolled in, or has previously enrolled in, another college or university, and would like to transfer to UA&P. To apply, please, visit www.uap.asia/admissions.
Before application, the transfer applicant must prepare the following documents (soft copies only):
- Official transcript of records
- Certificate of good moral character
- Certificate of not being academically dismissed from the previous school
- Letter of intent to transfer
General Weighted Average (GWA) should be 2.0 or higher (UA&P equivalent of GWA in other schools). A minimum of 30 units should have been taken. When you are ready to apply, please click APPLY NOW.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
To apply for a scholarship, please choose the corresponding form in the list of open admissions. Fill out the needed information. Additional documents may be required depending on the type of scholarship you are applying for.
What types of scholarships can I apply for?
You may view available scholarships at https://uap.asia/admissions/scholarship-application. Kindly scroll and select “Scholarship Application” on the menu found on the left side of your screen.
What are the requirements for each type of scholarship?
Merit Scholar Application
- Completed application form
- Letter of request written or noted by parent/guardian
- Notable achievements within the last 3 school years
- Recommendation letter from a teacher, school administrator, or guidance counselor
- Application fee
Financial Aid
- Completed application form
- Letter of request written or noted by parent/guardian
- Fully accomplished financial aid scholarship application form
- Recommendation letter from a teacher, school administrator, or guidance counselor
- Application fee
Athletic Scholarship
- Completed application form
- Athletic portfolio
- Application fee
Arts/Music Scholarship
- Completed application form
- Arts/Artistic portfolio
- Application fee
Can I apply for a scholarship or get a tuition discount if I did not graduate at the top of my class?
You do not need to be a valedictorian to apply. For Merit Scholarship, a high school average of at least 90% is required to qualify.
Can I apply for 2 types of scholarships?
No, you can apply to only one type of scholarship. The Admissions Office evaluates applications carefully. If you are not qualified for your preferred type, they will still consider you for other types before denying your application.
Can transferees apply for a scholarship?
Transferees may apply for scholarships after one year in the university. The scholarship application opens annually in June for current students.
Will there be an extension for scholarship applications?
The Admissions Office will not be announcing an extension of the scholarship application. If you entered UA&P as a regular student, you may still apply for a scholarship at the end of your first year.
Required Documents for Accepted Applicants
Accepted applicants need to submit the following documents before they can be allowed to enroll:
For incoming Junior College (6-Year Program)
- Final Gr. 10 Report Card with remarks – “PROMOTED TO GRADE 11.”
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Original PSA issued Birth Certificate
- PEPT Certificate for Eligibility from DepEd (for local homeschool not accredited by DepEd)
For incoming College/Undergraduate
- Final Gr. 12 Report Card with remarks – “PROMOTED TO COLLEGE OR TERTIARY LEVEL”
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Original PSA issued Birth Certificate
- PEPT Certificate for Eligibility from DepEd (for local homeschool not accredited by DepEd)
Additional Documents
For those with Dual Citizenship
- Birth Certificate/s (Original)
- Bureau of Immigration Issued Certificate
- Scanned copy of Passport Bio page (Foreign and Philippine issued)
For those with Foreign Nationality
- Birth Certificate
- Scanned copy of the Passport Bio pages indicating the latest date of entry to the country
- Student Visa Permit (if available)
For College Transferees
- Original PSA issued Birth Certificate (Filipino Citizen)
- Duly Accomplished and signed REG Student 201 Form
- Birth Certificate and BI Registration (Foreign and Dual Citizens)
- Transfer Credentials Certificate
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Transcript of Records “COPY FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY”
- Duly Notarized Declaration as Transfer Student for those with GAP years
- Official issue of Course Description and Syllabus (if applying for advance credits)
- CTC of Form 137 JHS and SHS (optional)
- Certificate of Cumulative CQPI (ADMU) CGPA (De La Salle Schools) CGWA/GPA (UST, UP and other schools)
**In lieu of 1 or 2 documents (Academic Records), the student may request for a blank SWORN STATEMENT (Affidavit) OF UNDERTAKING from the Registrar’s Office. The student must accomplish the form; have it duly notarized and attach a letter or email from the issuing college/school/ university indicating the reasons for delay and tentative date of release.
What are the modes of payment?
BPI Peso Current Account
Account Name: University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.
Account Number: 0201041473
Payment via over-the-counter at any BPI Branch
The student will use a Deposit/Payment/Bills Purchase Form and indicate the following:
Account Number: 0201-0511-85 // Account Name: UAPFI // Reference Number/Subscriber No.: 6-digit applicant number //
Payor/Subscriber Name: Name of Student
Unionbank Peso Current Account
Account Name: University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.
Account Number: 000880021287
GCash Payment
Account Name: Univ of Asia and the Pacific
BPI Peso Current Account: Account Number: 0201-0414-73 or
Unionbank Peso Current Account: Account Number: 0008-8002-1287
Contact Number: Please write your mobile number.