Higher Learning, Soaring Fees: How Much Does it Cost to Go to College in Metro Manila?
Jul 8, 2019 • Nissie Arcega
A college degree has become an essential in fulfilling the Filipino Dream, but with inflation rates hiking up the prices of basic commodities, it’s starting to get harder and harder to attend university. So how much does it really cost to go to college nowadays?
Do note that these vary depending on your course, any additional miscellaneous fees, and other factors.
University of the Philippines
Free to Php 55,000
Via ABS CBN News
State University
First Semester Starts: August
Semesters Per Year: 2
Enderun Colleges
Php 250,000 to Php 330,000
Via Enderun Colleges
Private University
First Semester Starts: August
Semesters Per Year: 2
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Free to Php 18,000
State University
First Semester Starts: June
Semesters Per Year: 2
Ateneo de Manila University
Php 180,000 to Php 200,000
Private University
First Semester Starts: August
Semester Per Year: 2
University of Asia & the Pacific
Php 230,000 to Php 330,000
Via KMC Mag
Private University
First Semester Starts: August
Semesters Per Year: 2
University of Santo Tomas
Php 120,000 to Php 150,000
First Semester Starts: August
Semesters Per Year: 2
Far Eastern University
Php 110,000 to Php 140,000
Via Find University
Private University
First Semester Starts: August
Semesters Per Year: 2
De La Salle University
Php 200,000 to Php 230,000
Private University
First Semester Starts: September
Semesters Per Year: 3
Although private universities average at roughly 200,000 annually, there are several options for scholarships within and outside the university. State universities and colleges are also a cheaper option, thanks to Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education.
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