What are the admission requirements of the DSus program?

If you wish to enroll to this program, you must have satisfied the program-specific requirements and submit the following admission requirements: 

Applicants for admission must:

1. have a Master's degree in any discipline;

2. have a general weighted average of 1.75 or better for non-UP graduate or 2.0 or better for UP graduate, or its equivalent;

3. demonstrate qualities of, and potentials for leadership as shown in their statement of purpose, references, and other pertinent documents;

4. have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and/or equivalent research experience as evidenced by CV, certificate of employment, or a portfolio of scholarly publication (e.g. publications and studies undertaken wherein the applicant is an author, policy papers, technical paper) and/or creative work;

5. submit a 500-word personal mission and vision as a student of the program;

6. complete the Distance Education Readiness Module;

7. submit a dissertation concept proposal outlining the research problem and research framework (2000 words)*

8. English language proficiency report indicating that the applicant, who is not a native speaker of English and who did not take previous academic coursework in English, has passed a valid English proficiency examination. 

Applicants must have at least the following:

(No other English test score is accepted)

9. have proficiency in the use of computers and the Internet, which may be an actual demonstration of proficiency in the use of computer technologies, the Internet, and other information and communication tools essential for undertaking independent research;

10. submit a Valid Official Transcript of Records (ToR) from the applicant's Alma Mater recognized by the CHED or the University of the Philippines;

11. submit two letters of recommendation from former professors, or from current/previous employers, or colleagues in the field of development;

12. submit an official receipt to testify that the applicant has paid the required application fee to the UPOU;

13. submit a Special Needs Statement that would include but not limited to physical and mental conditions that might require special attention or support service; and 

14. attend the Midyear Intensive Program**

For further details, you may refer to the UPOU Registrar website..