University of the Cordilleras
University of the Cordilleras
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Nestled in the heart of Baguio City—a UNESCO Creative City and the ‘Summer Capital’ of the Philippines—the University of the Cordilleras offers a premier English-medium education characterized by an eternal spring climate and a deeply rooted highland heritage. As a multi-awarded institution with top-tier programs in Information Technology, Teacher Education, and Criminology, UC provides students a safe, walkable campus environment where cutting-edge academic innovation meets the vibrant indigenous culture of the Cordilleras. It is the ideal destination for students seeking high-quality learning and meaningful cultural immersion in one of the country’s most iconic mountain retreats.
World Rankings
- WURI 2025: Ranked #140 Most Innovative University in the World
- Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025: Ranked 5th in the Philippines and in the 1001-1500 bracket worldwide
- UI GreenMetric: Ranked AD Scientific Index 2026: Ranked as the 2nd Leading Research University in the Cordilleras, with the University’s Vice President for Research ranking as one of the Top 15 Scientists in the Philippines for Computer Science
Academic Calendar
- Trimester 1 – August to December
- Trimester 2 – January to April
- Trimester 3 – May to August
Specialized Institutional Spaces
- Immersive XR Crime Scene Simulation
- Niche Center for Research & Development (NICER) in Mountain Engineering
- Cyber Security Training Program Partner Institution: University of Cincinnati, USA
- Innovation and Technology Transfer Office
- Peace and Justice Innovation Center
- Cañao Hall
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Hyflex Classrooms
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UNESCO Creative City
CHED Autonomous Status
Summer Capital of the Philippines
Top Performing Criminology School
Educational Center of the North
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Gateway to the Cordilleras
Home of the Saeng ya Kasay Cultural Ensemble
Fields of Study for International Students
Business
- Entepreneurship
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Forensic Accounting
- Internal Auditing,
- Accounting Information System
Humanities and Social Sciences
- English
- Forensic Science
- General Humanties and Social Sciences
- Law
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Communication
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Engineering and Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Environmental and Sanitary Engineering Environmental Planning
- Mechatronics Engineering Major in Robotics
- Information Technology
- Data Analytics
- Library and Information Science
Science and Mathematics
- Biology
- General Science
- Mathematics
Fine Art and Design
- Architecture
- Art
- Art History
- Dance
- Theatre
- Visual Art
- Fine Arts
- Cultural Dances
Health Science
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Community Health Sciences
- General Health Sciences
- Health Ecology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Recreation / Physical Education
- Medical Laboratory Science
Special Options
- Graduate Course
- Service Learning