ADMISSIONS

 

Undergraduate Programs

Who May Apply

BFA Incoming Freshmen

Graduating High School Students who have Qualified under the U.P. College Admissions may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. BFA applicants who are unsuccessful in the UPCAT but passed the UPCFA admission requirements shall automatically be absorbed under the corresponding AA Programs (not applicable to BFA Art Educ and BFA Art History). For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • 2026 UPCAT Acceptance Notice (If this is still unavailable at the time of application, submit a copy of your 2026 UPCAT test permit)
  • Copy of Grade 12 Report Card (1st quarter to 3rd quarter/ 1st sem or 1st sem – 2nd sem, or MidTerm grades) or Certified True Copy of Grades
  • PSA Birth Certificate (NSO Birth Certificate will not be accepted)
  • Notarized Affidavit of Non-enrollment (to applicants who already graduated and did not enroll in another university or do not have any college units prior to application)
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)

AA Incoming Freshmen

Other incoming College Freshmen who did not qualify for the U.P. College Admissions may apply in any of the Associate in Arts programs. For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • Should be graduating Academic Year 2025-2026
  • Copy of Grade 12 Report Card (at least 80% average in: 1st quarter to 3rd quarter/ 1st sem or 1st sem – 2nd sem, or MidTerm grades) or Certified True Copy of Grades
  • PSA Birth Certificate (NSO Birth Certificate will not be accepted)
  • Notarized Affidavit of Non-enrollment (to applicants who already graduated and did not enroll in another university or do not have any college units prior to application)
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)

Shiftees from other UP Diliman Colleges

Any UP Diliman student who had earned at least 30 units with a minimum GWA of 2.75 may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs offered. For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • Certification of GWA
  • Certified True Copy of Grades
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)

Transferees from Other UP Constituent Units

UP Students outside of Diliman who had earned at least 30 units with a minimum GWA of 2.75 may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs offered. For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • Certification of GWA
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • PSA Birth Certificate (NSO Birth Certificate will not be accepted)
  • Notarized Affidavit of Non-enrollment (to applicants who did not enroll or do not have any college units a year prior to application)
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)

Transferees from Other Universities

Non-UP College Students who are at least sophomore level in standing and had earned a minimum of 33 units with a GWA of 2.0 may apply for any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts offered. For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • Official Transcript of Records  (for evaluation purposes only)
  • PSA Birth Certificate (NSO Birth Certificate will not be accepted)
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)
  • If currently not enrolled, must present a Notarized Affidavit of Non-Enrollment

Second Degree

Individuals who had previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree may apply in any of the Bachelor of Fine Arts offered. Applicants may view the Announcements page for more information on updates of the application process. For program-specific admission procedures and requirements, click here

General requirements

  • Official Transcript of Records
  • PSA Birth Certificate (NSO Birth Certificate will not be accepted)
  • Certificate of Employment, if employed
  • 2 x 2 ID picture with name tag on the lower part of the photo (no selfies)

Payment: Second Degree applicants will have to directly pay at the CFA Admin office

Graduate Programs
   WHO MAY APPLY

       Eligibility – Applicant must have all of the following:

  1. A baccalaureate degree in Fine Arts, in the visual arts or in design from a recognized institution of higher learning, including other art-related baccalaureate degrees such as Bachelor of Arts. Other baccalaureate degrees will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis relative to current art practice.

  2. At least two (2) years experience in professional art practice. The merits of exceptional professional art practice that is less than two (2) years but not less than one (1) year will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis.

  3. A cumulative weighted average grade (CWAG) of 2.00 or better or its equivalent in the undergraduate degree.

  4. Graduate level English proficiency for foreign students whose first language is not English (U.P. graduate level standard of TOEFL or IELTS ratings). 

       Application Requirements

  1. Fully accomplished Official UPCFA Graduate Program Application Form.

  2. Original and photocopy of PSA* Birth Certificate. (Marriage Certificate for Women Married

    Applicants)

  3. Official Transcript of Records (original and photocopy)

  4. Letter of Intent stating the applicant’s intentions and plans in the graduate program

  5. Portfolio of art works and other proofs of art practice and/or related experience. The portfolio may be submitted in any of the following formats:

    • Original works

    • Photographic prints (at least 5R size) – Flash drive

  6. Two (2) sealed recommendation letters from former professors, employers, and/or experts in the field who have worked with the applicant. Referees’ signatures must be affixed on the flap of the sealed envelopes.

  7. Application fees (non-refundable) of P700.00 for local applicant and $20.00 for foreign applicant.

Note for foreign applicants:

All foreign nationals will be required to secure and present a student visa or study permit, whichever is appropriate, once accepted to the program.

Present original and submit photocopy of TOEFL or IELTS ratings in official numeric result (Source: OUR, UPD: 61 Internet Based Test: 55 International English Language Testing Systems)

If the admitted applicant intends to work while studying, s/he will be required to secure and present a work permit in addition to the study permit or student visa.

*PSA – Philippine Statistic Authority

Payment can be made through Link.BizPortal *

1. Account Name: UPD Revolving Fund

2. Account Number:3072-1006-96

3. Screenshot successful payment transaction. This will serve as proof of payment 4. Send the screenshot/picture to mlrecto@up.edu.ph Please state the following:

College of Fine Arts
MFA Application Fee (P700.00)

A gentle reminder to please submit in ONE COMPLETE Dossier of the MFA Admission Application with the following details:

1. COMPLETE Soft copy (including Proof of Payment to be sent
to cfagraduateprogram.upd@up.edu.ph (Note: Label it with LAST Name, First Name, Middle Name- Subject: 2023-2024 MFA Admission Application_Last Name First Name, MI)

Upload a soft copy on the link to be provided.

2. Physical copy via mail/courier/delivery to : (Note: Label it with LAST Name, First Name, Middle Name)

The MFA Office
UP College of Fine Arts, Bartlett Hall, E. Jacinto Street U.P. Campus Diliman Quezon City

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Reminder: 

Send an email request for Statement of Account to Ms. Recto at mlrecto@up.edu.ph before payment.

*(In view of the prescribed guidelines of COA Circular No. 2021-014 requiring the participation of intermediaries in the online collections of government entities, direct deposits to UPD bank accounts are no longer allowed. For online collection transactions, billing statements should indicate the following payment:

Link.BizPortal
• GCash Bills Pay (for Revolving Funds only) • Pay with Maya (for future activation)

Other Requirements

  • Additional University requirements, such as a health clearance may be imposed.

  • Eligible applicants with complete application requirements will be scheduled for panel interview or a series of interviews by the graduate council members

  • An applicant whose baccalaureate degree is non art-related but is admissible to the program may be required to satisfactorily accomplish additional units of undergraduate courses at the UP College of Fine Arts as a prerequisite for full admission.