Applicants must pass the UPCAT (UP College Admissions Test). Transferees from other UP units or other academic institutions must have a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.5 or better to shift to the anthropology program. A departmental committee may request applicants for other documents to determine their eligibility for transfer.

Graduate Requirements

          For M.A. Anthropology: Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, with general weighted average (GWA) of 2.0 or better.

          For Ph.D. Anthropology: Applicants should have a Master's Degree or its equivalent, with general weighted average (GWA) 0f 1.75 or better.

Application Procedures

A letter of application should be sent to the Chair, Department of Anthropology, with the following documents:

• Two (2) copies of official transcript of academic records (undergraduate and graduate)
• A duly accomplished application form provided by the Department of Anthropology
• Three letters of recommendations from former professors/employers
• Two (2) passport size photos
• A bio-data
• A receipt of payment of application fee (Php. 100.00) for Filipino students; $25.00 for International students.
• A certification of English proficiency of at least 500 TOEFL score for international students.

DEADLINE: April 15

For further information, please write or call:

The Chair
Department of Anthropology
Rm. 3059, Faculty Center
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (632) 426-1454
Email: Anthro@kssp.upd.edu.ph

Downloads

• Application form for the Graduate Program (doc)
• Recommendation Form for Admission to the Graduate Program (pdf)