UP Diliman College of Science

What UP Diliman College of Science does

UP Diliman College of Science is a constituent college of the University of the Philippines Diliman — the flagship campus of the national university system — operating within the National Science Complex in Quezon City, Philippines. The college is organized into 10+ institutes and programs covering Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Meteorology, Mathematics, Marine Science, Physics, Computational Science (CSRC), Materials Science and Engineering (MSEP consortium with the College of Engineering), and the National Institute of Geological Sciences, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, and National Institute of Physics. It offers BS, MS, and PhD programs across these disciplines and serves both domestic Filipino students and graduate researchers.

The institution maintains substantial research infrastructure: a High Performance Computing facility at CSRC; NMR and LC-MS analytical laboratories at the Institute of Chemistry; specialized facilities including arc discharge melting, crystal growth, vacuum, photolithography, and thermal/electron beam evaporation at MSEP; the PEARS remote sensing laboratory for satellite product development from the Diwata-1 and Diwata-2 microsatellites; and the UPIB-EDC Biodiversity Hub with herbarium and natural history museums. Active research programs include AI-based water resource management (AI-SWaMP with Pusan National University), coral reef and mangrove remote sensing under PhilCoMaRS, and CoRVA reef-condition assessment, alongside physics-informed neural networks, deep learning for medical imaging, and ML for cosmological parameter estimation.

The revenue model is government-anchored: national appropriations flow through the UP System Board of Regents, tuition is subsidized to zero under RA 10931, and incremental funding comes from competitive research grants (DOST, DENR, PCIEERD, DOST-PCAARRD) and fee-based analytical services from the Institute of Chemistry. Customer segments are primarily undergraduate and graduate students, with secondary engagement to government agencies (DENR-EMB, PAGASA) and international research institutions through formal partnerships and extension services.

Name

UP Diliman College of Science

Legal name

College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman

Website

https://science.upd.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UP Diliman College of Science is a constituent college of the University of the Philippines Diliman, offering BS, MS, and PhD programs across biology, chemistry, environmental science, meteorology, computational science, and materials science to Filipino students and researchers.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• University science programs
• Academic degree programs
• Scientific research services
• Analytical laboratory services
• Graduate education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a public university in the Philippines, UP Diliman College of Science receives government funding and charges tuition fees from students under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931).
2. Research Grants and Funding: The institution receives research funding from government agencies including DOST, DENR, and PCIEERD for various research projects and programs.
3. Analytical and Laboratory Services: Revenue-generating analytical services offered by the Institute of Chemistry and other units to external clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UP Diliman College of Science is a constituent academic college of the University of the Philippines Diliman that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Meteorology, Mathematics, Physics, Marine Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Data Science). It conducts scientific research through specialized laboratories and research centers, including the Computational Science Research Center (HPC), analytical chemistry facilities (NMR, LC-MS), the PEARS remote sensing laboratory, and the Biodiversity Hub. The college also provides analytical and laboratory services to external clients and extension services to government and industry partners.

Product overview

UP Diliman College of Science is a collegiate unit comprising multiple academic institutes and research centers offering undergraduate and graduate programs in scientific disciplines. The portfolio includes the Institute of Biology (specializing in tropical biodiversity), Institute of Chemistry (with analytical service laboratories including NMR and LC-MS facilities), Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology (focused on climate, weather, and environmental research), Materials Science and Engineering Program (consortium with Engineering offering advanced materials research), Computational Science Research Center (providing data science and HPC services), and the College of Science Library (supporting research with databases and data services). Research infrastructure includes specialized remote sensing laboratories like PEARS, marine mammal research facilities, and field research stations. The institutions collaborate on national programs including PHL-Microsat (Diwata satellites), CoRVA (coral reef assessment), and AI-SWaMP (AI-based water resource management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Science Degree Programs (BS Biology, BS Chemistry, BS Physics, BS Mathematics, BS Marine Science, BS Environmental Science, BS Meteorology) Bachelor of Science degree programs across the College's institutes for Filipino undergraduate students admitted through the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT), including BS Biology, BS Chemistry, BS Physics, BS Mathematics, BS Marine Science, BS Environmental Science, and BS Meteorology.
• Graduate Programs in Chemistry (MS Chemistry, PhD Chemistry) MS and PhD degree programs in Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, providing advanced research training and access to NMR and LC-MS analytical facilities. Prepares students for careers in chemistry research and professional licensure.
• Graduate Programs in Environmental Science and Meteorology (MS/PhD, IESM) MS and PhD degree programs in Environmental Science and Meteorology, including thesis research in climate, weather systems, air quality, remote sensing, and marine ecosystems, delivered through IESM research laboratories.
• Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program (MSEP) M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering offered as a consortium between the College of Science and the College of Engineering. Faculty research spans polymers, biomaterials, computational materials science, semiconductors, energy storage, magnetic materials, nanomaterials, and photonics, with access to specialized fabrication facilities.
• PhD in Data Science Program (CSRC) Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science offered by the Computational Science Research Center, supporting research in physics-informed neural networks, machine learning for cosmology, deep learning for medical imaging, and AI applications for environmental analysis, with access to HPC infrastructure.
• Analytical Services Laboratory (NMR and LC-MS) Analytical testing services offered by the Institute of Chemistry through its NMR Facility and LC-MS Facility, available to internal researchers and external clients for chemical characterization and analysis.
• College of Science Library (CSLIB) Services Library services for the College of Science community including eBook Hub, electronic databases (Nature, APS, Science Magazine via OpenAthens), Turnitin plagiarism checks, theses and dissertations access, study spaces, and locker services.
• CS Drive (Research and Extension Projects Database) Digital repository (Database of Researches, Innovations, Ventures, and Extension Projects) showcasing research projects from College of Science institutes covering environmental health, epidemiology, marine biology, mathematics, and biodiversity conservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Topnotchers in Chemistry Licensure Exams (2 in 2025, 3 in 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability7 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DENR-EMB (Environmental Management Bureau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026The Environmental Management Bureau and UP-IESM signed a Memorandum of Agreement on March 31, 2026 for the establishment of an Urban Air Quality Monitoring Site at the UP National Science Complex. The partnership aims to strengthen air quality monitoring in Metro Manila and support management of persistent organic pollutants through joint monitoring, data generation, and scientific collaboration.
• Pusan National University (PNU) - Environmental Intelligence LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025UP Diliman-PNU collaborative project AI-SWaMP (Artificial Intelligence-based Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Philippines) funded through DOST Grants-in-Aid Program and monitored by PCIEERD. IESM faculty participated in three-day intensive training at PNU in Busan, South Korea, focusing on AI applications for water environment analysis.
• DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilCoMaRS (Philippine Coral Reef and Mangrove Remote Sensing) is a joint project of UP and DENR producing coral reef and mangrove resource maps for regional and provincial scale use through remote sensing techniques.
• PHL-Microsat ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemote Sensing Product Development project component of the PHL-Microsat program which built and operates Diwata-1 and Diwata-2 microsatellites. Focuses on developing algorithms for deriving geophysical parameters from satellite imagery.
• CoRVA Program (Condition of Reefs in Vital Areas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoRVA aims to assess reef conditions in NIPAS sites in terms of extent, health, biodiversity, and connectivity. Component 9 utilized remote sensing to determine extent and changes of coastal habitats and impact of sedimentation.
• Weathernews Inc. (WNI) and WNI WxBunka FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUP IESM partnered with Weathernews Inc. and WNI WxBunka Foundation for the Weather Marketing Seminar exploring how weather and climate information support business, innovation, and decision-making.
• UP Los BañosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through AI4AI (Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture) workshops at the Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI), UP Los Baños, addressing genetic improvement programs and community engagement.
• Forest Science and Technology (Journal)minorOthersDr. Enrico Replan published research on forest structure and species composition along disturbance gradients in Forest Science and Technology journal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• National University of Singapore: Premier Asian STEM university offering BS/MS/PhD programs across science disciplines, frequently cited as a regional aspirational peer and destination for Filipino STEM talent. Comparable as a regional STEM research competitor for faculty and graduate students.
• Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's flagship public research university with science faculties and active ASEAN research collaborations. Comparable as a Southeast Asian public research university that competes with UP Diliman College of Science for regional research visibility.

Direct peers

• University of San Carlos: Private Philippine university in Cebu offering science and graduate programs including biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Comparable as a regional Philippine science-education peer with research collaborations.
• Mapua University: Philippine STEM-focused university (formerly Mapua Institute of Technology) with strength in engineering, materials science, and applied sciences. Comparable as a direct competitor for STEM enrollees and engineering-adjacent research funding.
• Ateneo de Manila University - Loyola Schools: Private Philippine university whose School of Science and Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate science programs. Comparable as a direct competitor for premier STEM students, faculty, and government research grants in the Philippines.
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: Larger state-run Philippine university with science and engineering programs and significant government funding. Comparable as a public, government-subsidized peer competing for similar student demographics and research grants.
• De La Salle University: Major Philippine private university with a College of Science offering BS/MS programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Closely comparable to UP Diliman College of Science in degree mix, licensure outcomes, and competing for top STEM students in the Philippines.
• University of Santo Tomas: The oldest university in Asia with a College of Science covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Microbiology. Comparable in program breadth, licensure performance, and historical standing as a Philippine science educator.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines Los Baños: Sister UP System campus focused on agriculture, forestry, and biological sciences. Comparable as a fellow UP constituent unit sharing governance, funding mechanisms, and research-grant pathways.
• University of the Philippines Manila: Sister UP System campus focused on health sciences, including graduate programs that consume the CS-UPD Chemistry and Biology talent pipeline. Comparable as a fellow state-university constituent under the same Board of Regents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UPDscience
• Facebookfacebook.com/UPDScience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/updscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/UPDScience
• TikToktiktok.com/@updscience

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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