University of the Philippines Los Baños

Responsive. Innovative. Future-Proof.

Renowned for its groundbreaking research and leadership in agriculture, biotechnology, environmental and resource studies, and forestry education, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is situated within the Special Science and Nature City of Los Baños. Its integrated campus spans 85,439 square meters at an elevation of 1,524 meters above sea level, nestled at the base of the 4,244-hectare Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, an ASEAN Heritage Park. The UPLB community engages in scientific and creative initiatives — from farm to fork and ridge to reef— committed to the promotion of public good and social welfare.

World Rankings

QS WUR 2026: 362nd; 1201-1500 THE World University Ranking 2026

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 – August to December
Semester 2 – January to May

CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence

CHED Centers of Excellence: Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Biology, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Development Communication, Statistics, Veterinary Medicine
CHED Center of Development: Chemical Engineering

Specialized Institutional Spaces

Science and Research Spaces: BIOTECH (National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), Biosystems Engineered Smart-Mechanized Farms (BEST-Mech Farms), Animal Climate Chamber Facility, Organic Agriculture Research, Development and Extension Center (OARDEC), Edible Landscaping, Museum of Natural History, and Makiling Botanic Garden
UPLB SIBOL (Startup Innovation and Business Opportunity Linkages)
FabLab Arts and Cultural Spaces: Sculpture Garden and Sining Makiling Gallery, DZLB Studio

Airconditioned classrooms, libraries, and laboratories, including controlled environment facilities, experiential and nanotechnology laboratories, and selected smart/hybrid classrooms.