Quick Summary
Situated in Manila, Philippines, Mapúa University is a private established in 1925. Ranked #1501+ globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 2.5% from outside Philippines. Known for strengths in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier engineering institution in the Philippines with globally recognized ABET accreditation and consistently high board exam passing rates.
Subject Strengths
Engineering (CivilMechanicalElectrical)Computer ScienceArchitectureInformation Technology
Founded1925
TypePrivate
Total Students16500
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus Size5 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationABET (Engineering and Computing), PTC-ACBET, PACUCOA Level IV, CHED Center of Excellence
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1501+
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate, Senior High School, Fully Online Programs
Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
PhD Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, and select Engineering programs via Mapúa Digital Academics
Online Programs
Center for Resilient Cities and Communities, Research Center for Health and the Environment, Center for Materials Science
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ABET (Engineering and Computing), PTC-ACBET, PACUCOA Level IV, CHED Center of Excellence
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL75
Min GPA85
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare thoroughly for the MPASS (Mapúa Program Placement Assessment), particularly in Mathematics and Science sections.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Philippine Peso
UG Tuition
₱180,000/yr
per year · PHP
Living Cost
₱225,000/yr
per year · PHP
PG Tuition
₱125,000/yr
per year · PHP
Application Fee
$12
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₱405,600/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PHP
Scholarships AvailableDon Tomas Mapúa Scholarship, ET Yuchengco Institutional Scholarship, Income-based Financial Assistance Program
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate, Senior High School, Fully Online Programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Multimedia Arts | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$6,500
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHighly integrated with multinational firms like Cisco, Siemens, and Ayala Corporation
Industry Connections
Yuchengco Group of CompaniesMeralcoSamsungAccenture
Notable Alumni
Diosdado Banatao, Bayani Fernando, Jose Aliling
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Off-campus accredited dormitories
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium, Basketball Courts, Indoor Fitness Center
Student Clubs
Honor Society of Mapúa, Central Student Council, IEEE Student Branch, PICE Mapúa
Library Resources
Extensive engineering digital libraries, IEEE Xplore access, specialized technical archives
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+ partnerships, student exchanges with universities in Taiwan, South Korea, and USA
Summer Programs
Short-term technical certificate courses and international summer school modules