APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Academic Year 2027–2028
How We Choose Dragon Cohorts
A look inside how we read your application—and why you are far more than a file to us.
At UA&P, reading an application is never an exercise in sorting scores or checking off boxes. It is a thoughtful, human conversation between our admissions committee and your life so far. When you hit "submit," your application lands in the hands of real mentors and educators who sit down to understand who you are, what drives you, and what kind of impact you hope to make on the world.
Our evaluation process is designed to be as personal as the education we offer. Every application is read individually, with care and context. We do not use automated cutoffs or algorithmic formulas to weed people out.
The Selection Journey-
Contextual Academic Review: We evaluate your school transcripts, honors, and test results within the context of your personal environment. We ask: What opportunities were available to you, and how did you make the most of them?
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Personal Narrative & Essay Review: We read your essays to hear your authentic voice—your passions, your questions, your struggles, and your growth.
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The Admissions Interview: UA&P is unique in its deep commitment to personal mentoring. Most applicants sit down for a one-on-one conversation with a faculty member or mentor. This isn't an interrogation; it’s a two-way dialogue to see if our educational philosophy matches your personal goals.
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Committee Deliberation: Our committee meets to build a vibrant, collaborative community. We look for students who will enrich our classrooms, bring life to campus traditions, and thrive in our interdisciplinary liberal arts environment.
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It’s About Match, Not Perfection
We aren't looking for a single "ideal" student profile, because a thriving community relies on a diversity of talents, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Instead, we look for alignment—a mutual match between what you value and what UA&P offers.
When we read your application, we look for key qualities aligned with our educational vision:
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Catholic Formation & Integral Character: At UA&P, spiritual growth and moral depth are inseparable from academic life. Rooted in Catholic doctrine and spiritual formation, we care deeply about your character, your ethics, and your desire to seek the truth. We look for students who want to align their personal lives with sound principles and grow as whole human beings.
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Intellectual Curiosity & Broad Thinking: Our liberal arts core requires you to think beyond a narrow specialization. We love applicants who are naturally curious—who ask big questions, love reading across disciplines, and want to connect professional excellence with human values.
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Unity of Life (Unitas): Our motto is Unitas—unity. We look for students who strive for unity of life: integrating their faith, study, professional ambitions, and personal relationships into a cohesive, purposeful whole. We seek collaborators who bring people together and build a warm, supportive campus culture.
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Admitting People, Not Numbers
It is important to understand that grades alone do not determine our admissions process, but are the result of our process. In our holistic admissions process, we consider quantifications like entrance exam scores and high school grades, but we also care deeply about factors like your match with UA&P. Qualitative characteristics like character, purpose, and spiritual conviction are much harder to quantify and are therefore not included in simple statistics, despite their centrality to our process.
What UA&P Stands For
When we evaluate your application holistically, we measure your potential against the foundational pillars of our university:
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Catholic Spirit & Formation: A commitment to Christian moral values, truth, and personal spiritual growth that informs everyday actions and decisions.
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Business & Professional Excellence: Professional competence geared toward real-world management, entrepreneurship, and economic development that serves the common good.
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Excellence for God (Work as Sanctified Effort): Doing ordinary tasks extraordinarily well, transforming daily study and hard work into an offering of personal excellence for God and service to others.
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Broad Liberal Arts Foundation: A well-rounded grounding in philosophy, history, literature, and human sciences that trains you to think critically, communicate clearly, and lead with wisdom.
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A Note on Being Yourself
The most common mistake applicants make is trying to sound like who they think a faculty member or mentor wants them to be.
Please don't do that.
We don't want a manufactured template of perfection. We want you—your genuine voice, your real story, your unique quirks, and your honest aspirations.-
Don't collect badges: You don't need 12 leadership titles. Focus on the two or three things you genuinely love doing, and do them with passion.
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Write like a human: In your essays, write the way you actually speak and reflect. Use your natural voice. You don't need big, artificial vocabulary words to impress us—clarity, sincerity, and self-awareness carry far more weight.
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Embrace your context: Every student starts from a different place. Tell us about your background, your family, your community, and the circumstances that shaped who you are today.
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Be open in your interview: Treat your interview as a conversation with a mentor who wants to help you succeed. Be honest about what excites you, what intimidates you, and what you hope to discover during your college years.
We're listening.
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Academic Calendar
AY 2026-2027
1. Create your account.
Apply here. Sign up and verify your account via email to access the application portal.
2. Log in and select your application form.
Select the appropriate form from the list of open admissions based on your applicant type:-
Junior College – for current Grade 10 students
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College – for current Grade 12 students and transfer applicants (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)
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Foreign/International
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Foreign: Non-Filipino applicants who are currently studying in or have graduated from any educational institution in or outside of the Philippines.
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International: Filipino applicants who are either studying in the Philippines or abroad and/or have certifications of international programs or standardized tests who would like to use these certifications in lieu of the UA&P Entrance Exam
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Once selected, you’ll see your Application Checklist. Click Apply to proceed.
3. Pay the application fee.
You will need to upload your proof of payment (screenshot of online payment or image of receipt) as well as input other transaction details on your dashboard. Additional payment methods will be available soon. Application fees are nonrefundable.
4. Upload your requirements.
Submit the required documents which may vary depending on what type of applicant you are.
5. Take the Entrance Exam on the scheduled date.
Once your application is reviewed and marked complete, you’ll be scheduled for an Entrance Exam. An interview will be scheduled after your exam.
Examinees residing within NCR Plus must take the exam on-campus in UA&P whereas those living outside NCR Plus will be permitted to take the exam online.
6. Check your Admissions results.
After completing all steps, your admissions results will be available through your application portal.
For questions about Junior College or College admissions, feel free to contact us:
📧 Email: admissions@uap.asia | 📞 Phone: (02) 8634-6096
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Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities
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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Specialization in Creative Writing
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Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing
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Bachelor of Arts in Media and Entertainment Management
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy
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Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management with Specialization in Business Analytics
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Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Data Science
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Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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Bachelor of Science in Management
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Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Governance and Leadership
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Bachelor of Science in Legal Management
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Bachelor of Arts in Asia Pacific Studies
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University of Asia and the Pacific scholarship applicants and regular applicants follow the same admissions process. Read the admissions process here.
Merit scholarships are highly competitive study grants that may cover up to 100% of tuition and other fees and are offered to the top applicants.
Qualifications:
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No disciplinary or pending cases, and must not have been suspended for any reason.
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Not a transfer applicant.
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A high school average of at least 90.
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UAPEE scores are in the 90th percentile.
Requirements:
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Complete application for admission (indicate that you are applying for Merit Grant).
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Letter of request written or noted by parent/guardian.
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Write-up of notable achievements within the last three school years.
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Recommendation from the principal/head of the school where the applicant is currently enrolled.
Qualified applicants may be asked to submit other documents and undergo an interview to determine who will be offered the Merit scholarship.
Top merit scholars may be offered the Dr. Placido L. Mapa Endowment Scholarship.
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Foreign Applicants
Non-Filipino applicants who are currently studying in or have graduated from any educational institution in or outside of the Philippines are considered as Foreign Student Applicants.
Foreign applicants whose native tongue or medium of instruction in secondary school is not English should submit certification of having obtained any of the following scores:-
IELTS – score of 6.5
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Oxford ELLT – score of 7.5
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TOEFL (paper-based): 550
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TOEFL (internet-based): 75
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CAE – grade of B or a C1 certificate
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DAAD – score of 20 per component
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PTE – score of 58
Foreign Student Applicants will also need to submit the following:
For those with dual citizenship:-
Birth certificate
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Bureau of Immigration-issued certificate
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Scanned copy of passport bio pages (Foreign and Philippine-issued)
For those with foreign nationality:
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Scanned copy of passport bio pages indicating the latest date of entry to the country
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Student Visa Permit (if available)
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Copy of Alien Certificate of Registration (for those currently residing in the Philippines)
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Apostilled scholastic records
Foreign applicants who are able to provide the below-mentioned international certifications may be exempted from taking the UAPEE.
Foreign Student Application Fee: USD50 (To apply as a Foreign Student, select ‘Foreign Student’ under Classification when completing your applicant information on your dashboard.)
International Student Applicants
Filipino applicants who are either studying abroad and/or have certifications of international programs or standardized tests who would like to use these certifications in lieu of the UA&P Entrance Exam (UAPEE) are considered as International Student Applicants.
The following International Programs and Certifications are recognized:-
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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SAT score of 1140
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SAT was taken within the last two years
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International Baccalaureate
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The IB Diploma was awarded within the last two years
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The IB predictive scores in Grade 12 merit a score of 28
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Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
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AS level – Grade of A with a minimum Percentage Uniform Mark (PUM) of 85
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A level – Grade of A with a minimum PUM of 85
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Victorian Certificate of Education General Admissions Test (GAT) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
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External government tests such as the GAT or ATAR can replace the UAPEE if tests are taken in June with results released by December of the preceding academic year
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GAT should have a GWA of B
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ATAR should be 75 to qualify for acceptance
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The SAT certificate, IB Diploma, Cambridge AICE Diploma, or Victorian Certificate of Education should be submitted not later than June 15 of the current year of admission for enrollment.
International Student Application Fee: USD50 (To apply as an International Student, select ‘International Student’ under Classification when completing your applicant information on your dashboard.)
Foreign student applicants who are able to provide the aforementioned international certifications may be exempted from taking the UAPEE.
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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.
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.
How do I reach the Admissions Office?
For concerns on the admissions process, requirements, examination, and interview schedule, you may send an email to admissions@uap.asia. For admissions portal-related questions, please contact support@edusuite.asia.
Programs Accredited by PACUCOA
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS | LEVEL |
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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (Liberal Arts) | Level IV |
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management | Level II 1st RA |
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Level II 1st RA |
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication | Level II 1st RA |
Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy | Level II 1st RA |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management | Level II 1st RA |
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | Level I Formal |
Bachelor of Science in Human Capital Development | Level I Formal |
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Entertainment Management | Associate Status |
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | Associate Status |
GRADUATE PROGRAMS | LEVEL |
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Master of Science in Industrial Economics | Level III 2nd RA |
Master in Business Economics | Level III 2nd RA |
Master in Applied Business Economics | Level III 2nd RA |
Master of Arts in Education | Level III 2nd RA |
Master of Arts in Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development | Level III 1st RA |
Master of Science in Management | Level III 1st RA |
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication | Level III 1st RA |