The UPCA IGP executes a holistic examination of all applicants and conducts interviews to screen candidates. The application process will be selective. You will be rated against your applicant cohort in terms grade requirements, achievements, work experiences, research interests, and other merits to your admission to the IGP. |
The UPCA Integrated Graduate Program (IGP) upholds and promotes the College of Architecture’s Standards of excellence, integrity and distinction. The general objective of the UPCA IGP is to promote the development and application of excellence in the designed and built environment through teaching, research, and extension. Successful pursuit of the objective is founded on the collective philosophy of the UPCA IGP Community.
Student membership in the program is a privilege conditioned on academic and ethical standards. All students share in the responsibility to maintain an environment conducive to intellectual freedom and the pursuit of knowledge. |
Important DatesApplication for 1st Semester AY 2020-2021 is from
November 2019 to February 2020 November 4, 2019 to February 28, 2020 Filing of Application March 2020 Processing of Applications Shortlisting for Interview April 2020 Post-interview Evaluation Announcement of Accepted Applicants May to July 2020 University Admissions Processing for UPCA for new IGP students July 2020 University Registration Period August 2020 Start of Classes |
Application Process and Timeline
This admission flowchart is applicable only for A.Y. 2020-2021.
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Applying for the UPCA IGP?
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Claim copies from the UPCA Admin Office or download and print the following files found below:
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Use permanent waterproof ink in accomplishing all forms. Please ensure that there are no bleed-throughs and minimal feathering of the ink used. Ensure the legibility of the entries you will provide.
The UPCA IGP will not accept online submissions for the current application period. |
Application Packet
| upca_igp_form_b__a3__-_application_packet.pdf |
| upca_igp_form_b__a4__-_application_packet.pdf |
The Application Packet shall be the primary form for the application. Please ensure that you have gone through all the information on the packet before accomplishing any field. The Packet contains following documents:
The packet was designed to adequately conceal personal and sensitive personal information that must be provided on the inner sheets.
Printing Instructions:
1. Print the file "upca_igp_form_b_a3_-_application_packet.pdf" front and back on acid free A3 paper. Fold it in half, with IGP Forms B1.1 and B1.2 on the outer sides.
2. Print the file "upca_igp_form_b_a4_-_application_packet.pdf" front and back on acid free A4 paper. Insert this into the printed "upca_igp_form_b_a3_-_application_packet.pdf", with IGP Form B2.2 as front and IGP Form B3.1 as back.
Read and follow further instructions on the Application Packet.
- Application Guidelines – IGP Form B1.1 and B2.1
- Personal Information Sheet and General Timeline – IGP Form B2.2, B3.1 and B3.2
- Privacy Notice for Applicants – IGP Form B1.2
The packet was designed to adequately conceal personal and sensitive personal information that must be provided on the inner sheets.
Printing Instructions:
1. Print the file "upca_igp_form_b_a3_-_application_packet.pdf" front and back on acid free A3 paper. Fold it in half, with IGP Forms B1.1 and B1.2 on the outer sides.
2. Print the file "upca_igp_form_b_a4_-_application_packet.pdf" front and back on acid free A4 paper. Insert this into the printed "upca_igp_form_b_a3_-_application_packet.pdf", with IGP Form B2.2 as front and IGP Form B3.1 as back.
Read and follow further instructions on the Application Packet.
Recommendation Form
| upca_igp_form_b4_b4x_-_academic_recommendation.pdf |
Ensure that this form is filled out in your absence and that the recommender reads and understands instructions for recommenders as well as the privacy notice on indicated in the form.
After accomplishing the form, the recommendation must be sealed in an envelope with countersigned flaps. Any sign of tampering will invalidate the recommendation. The recommendation should only be unsealed by the Graduate Program Director or their authorized representative.
You may print the file front and back on one A4 Sheet (preferred) or on two separate A4 sheets.
After accomplishing the form, the recommendation must be sealed in an envelope with countersigned flaps. Any sign of tampering will invalidate the recommendation. The recommendation should only be unsealed by the Graduate Program Director or their authorized representative.
You may print the file front and back on one A4 Sheet (preferred) or on two separate A4 sheets.
Essay
| upca_igp_form_b5_b5x_-_essay.pdf |
Follow the instructions provided on the Application Packet.
Packaging and Submission
Please submit all requirements in a legal sized brown envelope to the UPCA Admin Office. Order the requirements as listed. Incomplete applications past the deadline will not be processed. Upon submission, please claim your application acknowledgement sheet from the receiving official. This will include your Applicant Code which will be your reference number for the current IGP Application Process.
You may also mail your application to the following address:
Integrated Graduate Program, College of Architecture
P.O. Box 53, University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
1101 Metro Manila
Republic of the Philippines
You may also mail your application to the following address:
Integrated Graduate Program, College of Architecture
P.O. Box 53, University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
1101 Metro Manila
Republic of the Philippines
Application Requirements
Kindly refer to the Programs web pages or the Application Packet for General, Application, and Program Specific Requirements
