University of the Philippines
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About University of the Philippines
According to Wikipedia, The University of the Philippines is a state university system in the Philippines. It is the country's national university, as mandated by Republic Act No. 9500 , giving it institutional autonomy. Originally founded by the American occupational government on June 18, 1908, it was established through the ratification of Act No. 1870 of the 1st Philippine Legislature to serve as an "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief and political affiliation."
What Is University of the Philippines Known For?
University of the Philippines is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Political Science
- Business
- Biology
- Medical
- Law
- Literature
- Communications
- Engineering
- History
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Physics
- Religious Studies
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
University of the Philippines's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of the Philippines's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of the Philippines ranks #64 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of the Philippines ranks #75 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of the Philippines ranks #82 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of the Philippines ranks #140 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of the Philippines ranks #118 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of the Philippines ranks #94 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of the Philippines ranks #114 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of the Philippines ranks #193 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of the Philippines ranks #228 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of the Philippines ranks #235 worldwide for influence in History.
University of the Philippines ranks #221 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of the Philippines ranks #389 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of the Philippines ranks #426 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of the Philippines ranks #422 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of the Philippines ranks #308 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of the Philippines ranks #154 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of the Philippines ranks #34 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of the Philippines ranks #483 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of the Philippines ranks #506 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of the Philippines ranks #200 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of the Philippines ranks #475 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of the Philippines ranks #278 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of the Philippines ranks #207 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of the Philippines ranks #103 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of the Philippines's Most Influential Alumni?
University of the Philippines's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Education, and Business. Here are some of University of the Philippines's most famous alumni:
- Juan Ponce Enrile
- A President of the Senate of the Philippines from 2008 to 2013.
- Jose Maria Sison
- A Philippine Maoist leader.
- Maria Ressa
- A Filipina journalist .
- Fe del Mundo
- A Filipina pediatrician.
- Franklin Drilon
- A President of the Senate of the Philippines from 2013 to 2016, 2001 to 2006, and 2000.
- Francis Pangilinan
- A Filipino senator.
- Manuel L. Quezon
- A President of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
- Loren Legarda
- A President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines since 2022.
- Rodrigo Duterte
- A President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
- Lyal S. Sunga
- An International law expert.
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
- A President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010.
- Ambeth Ocampo
- A Filipino historian.
Who Are University of the Philippines's Most Influential Faculty?
University of the Philippines's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Education, and Business. Here are some of University of the Philippines's most famous faculty:
- Mikaela Fudolig
- A Filipino academic.
- Arsenio Balisacan
- A Filipino economist, academic, and government official.
- Czarina Saloma
- A Filipino sociologist.
- Jonathan Pruitt
- An American behavioral ecologist.
- Adel Tamano
- A Filipino academic.
- Emmanuel Gonzalez
- A Filipino engineer.
- Julie F. Barcelona
- A Filipino botanist.
- Gemma Narisma
- A Climate scientist from the Philippines .
- Remedy Rule
- A Filipino swimmer.
