PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program (Ph.D. EEE) would require students to make an original contribution to the fundamental knowledge in the field through dissertation, which is expected to take about a year for full-time students and about two years for part-time students. Full-time students are expected to complete the requirements in two years and part-time students in three years.

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Doctorate Admission Requirements:
A. Master’s Degree Program Admission into a Master’s program shall require: 1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency 4. Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as a health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the head of the unit concerned and/or appropriate Graduate Committee/ Office, through channels. B. Doctoral Degree Program For admission to a doctoral program, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum requirements for admission: 1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree, in the case of a direct doctoral program, or a master’s degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency and 4. A health certificate and other additional and special admission requirements that may be imposed by the University and the head of the College/unit or Graduate Office/Committee concerned, through channels. In order that application for admission may be processed, the following documents should be submitted directly to the respective college offering the intended program. 1. Oficial transcript of academic record of undergraduate work (and graduate work, if any) – one original and two photocopies For evaluation purposes, photocopies of records may be accepted provided they are properly authenticated (in the case of foreign applicants, by the Department of Education or by duly designated authorities in the country of the applicant). Final admission will be subject to verification of documents submitted against the original copies of credentials. Certified English translations should also be submitted, where necessary. Applications accompanied by photocopies of academic records not properly authenticated will not be processed. 2. Two written recommendations from former professors or experts in the field 3. Duly accomplished application for admission form, including two (2) passport-size photographs 4. Marriage contract (for married women applicants) 5. Certification of English/Filipino language proficiency 6. A non-refundable application fee (minimum of P100.00 for Filipino citizens, P200.00 for resident aliens, and US$25.00 for non-resident aliens, depending on the college). Credentials filed in support of the application become the property of the University of the Philippines and will not be returned to the applicant.

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What does University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP) stand for?

The University of the Philippines (UP) is a state university system, founded in 1908. It was established to provide advanced education in Science and Arts, Philosophy, Literature, and Technical training for Filipino students under the Act No. 1870 of the first Philippine Legislature. It has eight constituent universities (Diliman, Los Baños, Manila, Visayas, Open University, Mindanao, Baguio, and Cebu). Aside from the universities, UP has also expanded and added new programs to cater the basic education with UP Integrated School.

University of the Philippines offers a wide array of programs in different fields for undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and certificate courses. The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) awarded the institution’s various programs with Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. The courses offered by UP vary by campus.

Throughout its history, University of the Philippines upholds its mandate as the country’s state university shaping minds and producing competent students. Notable alumni who graduated from UP include presidents of the Philippines, senators, supreme court justices, and National Artists. The University of the Philippines is one of the top 1000 universities in the world, and is also one of the only three Philippine higher learning institution that is a member of the ASEAN University Network.

University of the Philippines Facts:

UP is one of the top 1000 universities in the world according to the World University Rankings UP held its centennial celebration in 2008 Aside from its quality education, University of the Philippines is also known for its annual Oblation Run where the members of the Alpha Phi Omega organization run completely naked around the university area to expresses the group’s stance on socially relevant issues. Sources: https://www.up.edu.ph/index.php/about-up/university-seal/