STUDENTS’ ADMISSION

UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS
Students' Admission

The University of the Visayas is open to students who meet its academic standards and who are personally qualified to acquire a formal education, has the personal aptitude to carry on a directed school work as expected of them culturally, emotionally, mentally and professionally, socially adaptable, communicative proficiency in the English language and are willing to abide by the rules, values and ideals of the institution.

The University of the Visayas follows the “open admission, selective retention” policy of student admission.


Program Offerings

Discover diverse academic horizons at University of the Visayas! Our comprehensive program offerings cater to various interests and career paths, ensuring a vibrant learning experience for every student.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    • major in Financial Management
    • major in Marketing Management
    • major in Human Resources Management
    • major in Operations Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
  • Master in Business Administration
    • Professional Track (Non-Thesis)
    • Academic Track (Thesis)
  • Master in Public Administration
    • Professional Track (Non-Thesis)
    • Academic Track (Thesis)
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Business Administration (Academic Track)
    • Public Administrative & Governance
  • Doctor of Management (Professional Track)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND ARCHITECTURE
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
  • Master of Science in Management Engineering
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Medical Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology
GULLAS LAW SCHOOL
  • Juris Doctor
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
  • Doctor in Dental Medicine (Dent I-VI)
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
  • Master of Arts in Nursing Management (MANM)
  • Master of Arts in Medical Surgical Nursing (MAMSN)
  • Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
  • Master of Science in Public Health
    • major in Hospital Administration (MSPH-HA) (Professional Track)
  • Doctor of Heath Care Management (MNM)
  • Master in Nursing Management (MPH)
  • Master in Medical Surgical Nursing (MMSN)
  • Master in Public Health (MPH)
  • Master in Public Health
    • major in Hospital Administration (MPH-HA)

Basic Education
  • Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
  • Senior High School (Grades 11-12)
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
    • Technical, Vocational and Livelihood - Home Economics (TVL-HE)



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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    • major in Marketing Management
    • major in Financial Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
BASIC EDUCATION
  • Grades 4,5, and 6
  • Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
  • Senior High School (Grades 11-12)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
    • Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Physical Education
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education
    • major in English
    • major in Filipino
    • major in Mathematics
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Education
    • major in Physical Education
    • major in Educational Leadership and Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
    • major in English Language Teaching Research Management and Development
  • Master of Arts in Education
    • major in Mathematics Education
    • major in Science Education
    • major in Social Studies Education
    • major in English Language Teaching
    • major in Filipino Language Teaching
    • major in Physical Education
    • major in Home Economics
    • major in Early Childhood Education
    • major in General Special Education
    • major in Guidance and Counseling
    • major in Educational Leadership and Management
  • *Also being offered in the University’s Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

BASIC EDUCATION
  • Preschool (Nursery & Kindergarten)
  • Grade School (Grades 1-6)
  • Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
  • Senior High School (Grades 11-12)
    • General Academic Strand (GAS)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
    • Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education
    • major in English
    • major in Filipino
    • major in Social Studies
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Enginerring
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
BASIC EDUCATION
  • Grade School (Grades 1-6)
  • Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
  • Senior High School (Grades 11-12)
    • General Academic Strand (GAS)
    • Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)
    • Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)



Admission Requirements

Whether you're a graduate student, undergraduate, senior high, or from basic education, find your path effortlessly.


  • Transcript of record (TOR) (from the last school attended)
  • Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Honourable Dismissal
  • Certificate of Good Moral
  • PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy) / Marriage Certificate
  • 2pcs 2x2 ID Pictures (white background with name tag)
  • Admission Fee: Php2,000

  • Transcript of record (TOR) (from the last school attended)
  • Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Honourable Dismissal
  • Certificate of Good Moral
  • PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
  • 2pcs 2x2 ID Pictures (white background with name tag)
  • Admission Fee: 4,000
  • Entrance exam Fee:Php250

NEW STUDENTS (GRADUATE OF SHS)
  • Form 138 (High school or Senior high report card)
  • Certificate of Good Moral (from last school attended)
  • NCAE result (optional)
  • PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
  • 2pcs 2x2 ID Pictures (white background with name tag)
  • Admission Fee: Php500
  • Entrance exam Fee:Php250
TRANSFEREE

Transferees or transfer students are those who wish to enrol in any program at the University of the Visayas after having been enrolled in a college of technical courses another higher education institution. At the time of enrolment, a transferee must submit the following credentials:

  • Transcript of record (TOR) (from the last school attended)
  • Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Honourable Dismissal
  • Certificate of Good Moral
  • PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
  • 2pcs 2x2 ID Pictures (white background with name tag)
  • Admission Fee: Php500
SECOND COURSERS

Second Coursers are student who have completed an undergraduate degree in another higher education institution and are enrolled in a different program in the University. Below are the requirements needed for this applicant:

  • Completely filled-out Application Form.
  • 4pcs 2x2 Picture (White Background with Name tag)
  • Certificate of Honorable Dismissal (from the last school attended);
  • Transcript of records (TOR)
  • PSA (Formerly NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and 1 pc. Photocopy);
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character (Original)

  • Completely filled-out Application Form
  • Form 138/ Report Card (Original)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character (Original)
  • PSA (Formerly NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and 1 pc. Photocopy)
  • 4pcs 2x2 Picture (White Background with Name tag)
  • Certificate of Completion
  • NCAE Results

FOR BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS

Applicants must present the following credentials to the UV-Basic Education Department Guidance Center:

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GRADE 7 to 10)
  • Form 138/ Report Card (Original)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character (Original)
  • PSA (Formerly NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and 1 pc. Photocopy)
  • 4pcs 2x2 Picture (White Background with Name tag)
ELEMENTARY (GRADE 1 to 6)
  • Form 138/ Report Card (Original)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character (Original)
  • PSA (Formerly NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and 1 pc. Photocopy)
  • 4pcs 2x2 Picture (White Background with Name tag)
PRE-ELEMENTARY (Nursery and Kindergarten)
  • PSA (Formerly NSO) Authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and 1 pc. Photocopy)
  • 4pcs 2x2 Picture (White Background with Name tag)

For Passers of Philippines Educational Placement Test (PEPT) or Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E)

  • Certificate of Passing
  • Certificate of Rating
  • Photocopy of Diploma(For ALS A&E PASSERS)
  • 2PCS 2X2 ID Pictures (white background with name tag)
  • Admission Fee: Php500
  • Entrance exam Fee:Php250



Admission Procedures

From online to onsite procedures, follow these steps for a smooth enrollment experience. #UVAdmissions #EnrollWithEase"


STEPS:
  • Searches the website: uv.edu.ph
  • Click the Admission Menu and Select Online Application
  • Registers in the UV Admission Portal at (https://serp.uv.edu.ph/SERP/Applicant/UV.Register.aspx)
  • Fill in the email address, first name, and last name. Then, select the program and click “Accept and Register.”
  • Wait for the password sent by the system. And Logs in to (https://serp.uv.edu.ph/SERP/Applicant/UV.Login.aspx)
  • Fills-up the Student Information Sheet and upload the required documents.
  • The student applicant will wait for the replies through email to confirm receipt of the documents and give further instructions.
  • For board programs, pay the entrance exam fee (250.00) to any of the university’s online payment channels. . For non-board programs, the student pays the admission fee and then proceeds to enrollment.
  • Email the entrance exam payment and/or admission fee receipt to [email protected] for payment confirmation.
  • The student's applicant will take the entrance exam and interview as scheduled, which will be administered by SASC (for board programs). An entrance interview will be given to students who enroll in non-board programs, and then they will proceed to enrollment, pay the admission fee, and send a receipt to accounting at [email protected]
  • Students who enroll in a board program will wait for the entrance exam result to be emailed by admissions. If passed, the student’s will proceed to the enrollment and then pay the admission fee and send a receipt to accounting at [email protected]

STEPS:
  • Proceed to the Admission Office.
  • Fills-up the Student Information Sheet.
  • Students will submit the applicable admission requirements. And the admission officer will verify the data, information, and documents submitted, and after that, the student applicant will be given feedback and further instructions.
  • The student's applicant will pay the entrance exam fee (250) to the accounting office (for board courses only). For non-board programs, pay the admission fee to the accounting office and then proceed to enrollment.
  • The student applicant will present the admission fee payment receipt to the SASC office and take the entrance exam and interview as scheduled and administered by the SACS (for board programs). An entrance interview will be given to students who enroll in non-board programs and then proceed to enrollment and pay the admission fee to the accounting office.
  • Students who enroll in a board program will wait for the entrance exam result to be emailed by admissions. If passed, the student’s will proceed with the enrollment and then pay the admission fee to the accounting office.

STEP 1:
  • ADMISSION (Document Screening and ID Screening)

     Student’s will undergo screening committee for assigning of STUDENT NUMBER and to accomplish the enrollment form and other documents needed

  • DEPARTMENT (Evaluation for TRANSFEREES Student’s only)

     Transferee student will go to their respective department Coordinator/Dean for evaluation

  • Note: Student’s will present their school credential to the evaluator;

STEP 2:
  • ACCOUNTING (Payment)

     Student’s will go to the Accounting Office to pay the ENTRANCE FEE

  • CLINIC (Medical Check Up)

     For MARITIME Students only, and other courses as required. Other COURSES will proceed to STEP 3) Note: All MARITIME students should undergo medical check-up

STEP 3:
  • SASC (Assessment, Examination & Interview)

     Student’s will go to the SASC office to take the entrance exam and interview as scheduled (for board programs) and entrance interview will be given to non-board programs.

STEP 4 and 5:
  • PROGRAM COORDINATOR and DEAN (Evaluation, Plotting, Verifying and Encoding of Subjects)
    • Students will PLOT the subjects
    • Students will go to the verifier In-charge for verification
    • Proceed to the Encoding of Subjects In-charge for enrollment
  • Note: After encoding, the Deans copy portion should be CUT and retain at the Dean’s Office.

STEP 6:
  • ICTD (Picture taking for ID Card)

     Students will present the study load to the In-charge of ID station for printing and releasing of University Student ID

  • Note: Study load can be accessed directly from the system.

STEP 7:
  • SRMD (Keeps and maintains Student Record)

     Student’s documents will be forwarded to the registrar office at the end of enrollment

  Enrollment Procedure (pdf)





Payment Channels

Remember send a screenshot of payments to
[email protected]


BPI BILLER

BPI Account Number: 1301-0302-89

OVER THE COUNTER PAYMENT

Fill up the payment Slip

  • Account Number: 1301-0302-89
  • Account Name/Merchant's Name: UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS
  • Policy/Plan/Reference Number: (Use your student ID number)
  • Policy/Plan holder's Name: (Student Full Name)
ONLINE PAYMENT

Enroll University of the Visayas as Biller in BPI:

  • Login to BPI Online and go to "OTHER SERVICES"
  • Select "RECIPIENTS" then "MANAGE RECIPIENTS"
  • Click on "ADD RECIPIENTS"
  • Select "BILLER" as type of recipient
  • In the Billers text box fill in UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS
  • In the Reference Number text box fill in :
    (STUDENT ID NUMBER, SPACE, DASH, FULLNAME)
    e.g. (12345678 -LASTNAME,FIRSTNAME)

How to pay?

  • Login to BPI URL: online.bpi.com.ph or open your BPI App
  • Click Payment/Load
  • Select which account you would like to pay from
  • Enter the Amount to Pay
  • Select UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS from your list of enrolled billers
  • Click "NEXT" and then click "CONFIRM"
  • A BPI OTP (One Time Pin) will be sent to your registered phone number
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BDO

BDO Account Number: 00493-000-1369

BDO

Palawan Express

Palawan Express

MLhuillier

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How to pay thru Paypal

  • Login to your PayPal Account
  • Click "SEND and REQUEST"
  • Select the type of payment
  • Enter the recipient's email address and amount
  • Choose the payment type and click continue
  • Review the details
  • Review your payment and click "SEND MONEY"

NOTE: THE STUDENT SHALL SHOULDER THE TRANSACTION FEE FROM THE PAYPAL SYSTEM.

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Scholarship Privileges
and Discounts

Basic Education
  • ESC Grants
  • SHS Voucher
  • ESC Scholarship (for incoming Grade 7
  • QVR Scholarship (for incoming Grade 11
Academic Scholarships
  • Full free tuition and miscellaneous fees for applicants with highest honors
  • Full free tuition fee for applicants with high honors
  • 75% free tuition fee for applicants with honors
Athlethics and Cultural Scholarship
Non Academic Scholarship (Student Assistant)
Externally Funded Scholarship
  • Cebu City Scholarship Programs
  • City of Naga College Scholarship Program
  • CHED Scholarship Programs
    (full details on ched.gov.ph)
  • UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (full details on unifast.gov.ph)
  • Tulong Dunong Program – CHED
  • SIKAP Scholarship for Graduate School
  • DOST
  • VETERAN’s Scholarship
  • OWWA
  • GSIS
  • SSS
  • COKALIONG
  • City of Bogo Student Assistance Programs

Contact Admissions

For inquiries, you may visit or contact us at:

  • MAIN CAMPUS
    D. Jakosalem cor Colon Sts.,
    Cebu City
  • (032) 253-6173, 253-6413, 253-7401,253-4384, local 100
  • [email protected]


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