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PhD in Sociology

University of the philippines diliman ( ).

The PhD in Sociology at University of the Philippines Diliman is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.

📖 Introduction

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) is a prestigious public research university located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. As the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines System, UP Diliman is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and national development. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including the arts, sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. UP Diliman provides a rigorous and transformative education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of nationalism. With renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, UP Diliman serves as a hub for intellectual discourse, cultural exchange, and social engagement. The university's commitment to public service, research, and the pursuit of truth contributes to its reputation as a leading institution in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

🏫 About University of the Philippines Diliman

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) is the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines System and a renowned public research university located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Established in 1949, UP Diliman is dedicated to providing high-quality education, advancing knowledge through research, and serving the nation. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. UP Diliman is known for its commitment to academic excellence, critical thinking, and social responsibility. With esteemed faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, UP Diliman provides an environment conducive to intellectual growth, cultural exchange, and social engagement. The university's strong tradition of public service, research excellence, and commitment to social justice contributes to its esteemed reputation as a leading institution in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

Application Fee:

Tuition fee:

37,244 PHP per year

148,974 PHP in total

❓ ✅ ❌ Entry Requirements

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

📬 Admissions Process

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Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

Quarantine Medical Clearance Certificate - University of the Philippines Diliman
Bank Statement
No Criminal Record Certificate
English Language Certificate
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here .

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Sociology Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Sociology program consists of 36 units of graduate work for students who have a master's degree in Sociology, and 63 units for those who completed their master’s degree in another field.

Students who completed their master's (M.A.) in Sociology are required to complete:

6 units of sociological theory 6 units of research methodology 6 units of sociology electives 6 units of graduate courses in other disciplines 12 units of dissertation

Students who completed their master's in another field or discipline are required to complete:

12 units of sociological theory 12 units of research methodology 18 units of sociology electives 6 units of graduate courses in other disciplines 3 units of Social Science 201 (Statistics for Social Sciences) or its equivalent 12 units of dissertation

Ph.D. students are expected to pass a comprehensive examination before they can proceed with proposal defense, dissertation research and writing, and dissertation defense.

Additional Information:

Admission and Ph.D. Academic Rules and Guidelines (PDF)

Graduate Sociology Courses (PDF)