University of the Philippines Visayas

Ocean-Science-Tropics (OST): Study fisheries where the ocean is your classroom—at University of the Philippines Visayas in the heart of the tropics.

Located along the tropical coastline of Miagao, University of the Philippines Visayas offers students direct access to one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments—where coral reefs, coastal communities, and fisheries become a living laboratory. Its welcoming Filipino culture and strong community partnerships give students meaningful field experience while engaging with local fishers and coastal resource managers. As part of the University of the Philippines System, UP Visayas is a regional leader in fisheries and marine science, providing hands-on tropical research opportunities.

World Rankings

QS World Ranking 2025: #336 (UP System)
QS Asia Ranking 2025: #86 (UP System)

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 – August to December
Semester 2 – January to May
Summer – June to July

CHED-recognized Centers of Excellence

National Center of Excellence in Fisheries Education

Specialized Institutional Spaces

Academic oval
UP Visayas Miagao Campus
UPV MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION
Taklong Island, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
BATAN MARICULTURE CENTER
Batan, Aklan
FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE CENTER
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
BRACKISHWATER AQUACULTURE STATION
Leganes, Iloilo
CENTER FOR WEST VISAYAN STUDIES
UP Visayas, Iloilo City campus
PHILIPPINE GENOME CENTER
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB)
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
Research vessels and boats
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
UPV Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC)
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
UPV Main Library
UP Visayas, Miagao campus
Sports & Wellness Facilities
UP Visayas, Miagao campus