University of Mindanao
Discover a Different Philippines: Study in Mindanao, Where Learning Meets Cultural Adventure
Located in the vibrant, culturally diverse city of Davao, the University of Mindanao offers international students the opportunity to engage closely with Indigenous, Muslim, and Christian communities, gaining firsthand insight into the rich cultural tapestry of the city. UM offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across 10 colleges and prides itself on a strong research culture focused on addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, as reflected in its 5 Research Institutes and 4 Research Centers.
World Rankings
- QS Asia University Rankings 2026 – 1301–1400 bracket in Asia and 203rd in Southeast Asia
- #1 in Davao City and #21 in the Philippines in 2025 EduRank
- #2 in Davao City and #56 in the Philippines for 2024 AD Scientific Index
- Rank 1501+ in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking
- #29 in the Philippines for 2025 Webometrics
- #17 in the Philippines and #188 in Asia for 2026 Applied HE Top University Ranking;
- #20 in the Philippines for 2025 UniRank
Academic Calendar
- Semester 1 – August to December
- Semester 2 – January to May
- Summer – June to July
CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence
- Business Administration
- Criminology
- Teacher Education
Specialized Institutional Spaces
- The 3 research centers, Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES), UM Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory (UMBEL) and Coleoptera Research Center, are first of its kind in the country.
1st HEI in the Philippines to be awarded Level 4 Performance Excellence by the Philippine Quality Award (PQA)
Granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
ISO 9002:2015 Certified institution
3 CHED Centers of Excellence and 5 CHED Centers of Development
Above national passing rates for Engineering, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, and Teacher Education programs
Fields of Study for International Students
Business
- Economics
- Entepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Communication
- English
- Linguistics
- Political Science
- Psychology
Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Engineering and Computer Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Science and Mathematics
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
Fine Art and Design
- Architecture
- Art
Health Science
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Recreation / Physical Education
- Social Work
Special Options
- Internships
- Service Learning