university of the philippines

about 6years ago up students only had to pay 5000-6000 pesos per semester and those who belong to STFAP's brackets 1-4 pay only 45pesos. i was bracket six and had to pay 2000pesos per semester. i would say that was quite cheap compared to other universities not as prestigious as the University of the Philippines. now, i don't know for sure if that much talked about 300% tuition fee increase has already been implemented. but if it is, then what you would have to pay for one semester would still be less than 10thousand pesos. and if you really are financially challenged, that could go down to at least 5000pesos if you apply for an STFAP. i wouldn't consider 5000pesos a burden if that would mean an education and a diploma from one of the coutry's top universities. to get inside UP without having to take the entance exam, you need to be as bright as that 16 year old summa c_m laude girl named michaela. or, you could enrol in another university for a year, get high GWA from that school then transfer to UP. the UP College Admissdion Test (UPCAT) is a little more difficult than most college entrance exams in the philippines. getting inside UP is not that hard, how to get out is a lot harder.it took me about six years to finish a four year course.

i am studying in the University of the Philippines nad i think that all the 'burdens' that will be given to you in financial terms will be compensated by the quality of education that UP will give to you. along with the quality education are privileges that will open your mind in what kind of society and politics we have in our country.

Learning is BETTER than spending. I think that you should not be bothered by the cost of the tuition fee but instead be excited of those things that you will learn. Knowledge comes with a price and I strongly believe that studying in UP will satistf your hunger in knowledge. Believe me. I study there.

You MAY be given a burdern, but you will surely LEARN. I think a lot of people would still willingly pursue UP if given the chance, the rest of the problems can follow after. UP also provides its students with avenues to lessen the financial burden, although the quality and quantity of such offers have always been contested. But as the tuition fee gets higher, more people are now more keen on reforms within the scholarship system, as well as the bracketing of socio-economic status. As of now, STFAP is being improved in line with the tuition increase.

there is no such thing a burden when it comes to learning. UP always bring out to the world successful and determined professionals. Now, if given the chance to study there, I wouldnt miss it and grab it. But we all know not all people can afford to study there, if you really want it more than anything, its not impossible...you can do your best to get a scholarship there.