University of the Philippines Mindanao

What University of the Philippines Mindanao does

University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) is a public research university established by Republic Act 7889 in 1995 and operational since 1996, serving as the sixth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. Headquartered on a campus in Barangay Mintal, Davao City, with a reported 214 employees, UPMin delivers undergraduate and graduate instruction through three academic units — the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, and the School of Management — and awarded 274 diplomas at its 28th commencement in July 2026. Its core technology and research base is differentiated by specialized centers that include the Philippine Genome Center Mindanao (PGC Mindanao, omics), the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics (DiWA, AI-driven disease surveillance combining NLP, computer vision, predictive modeling, and generative AI), the Agri-Aqua Value Chain Laboratory, the CRREST marine ecology lab, WISER BioCon wildlife conservation lab, and DALISAI 2.0 (IoT + AI for durian production analytics).

UPMin's business model is anchored on Philippine government appropriations via the General Appropriations Act under the UP Charter (RA 9500), with secondary funding from research grants administered by DOST, CHED, and PCAARRD, plus nominal miscellaneous fees — student tuition is effectively zero for eligible students under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931). Customer segments are split between prospective and current students (primary), government research partners (national agencies and LGUs), private-sector collaborators (e.g., Monde Nissin, Brokenshire Hospital), alumni, and civil society/communities reached through extension services. Go-to-market is event-driven: admissions via UPCAT, reputation-based recruitment, research partnership development, and public-service extension programs rather than commercial sales motion. The university holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (2024-2028) and has undergone AUN-QA program assessment in 2026, alongside recurring recognition in QS and Times Higher Education rankings.

Name

University of the Philippines Mindanao

Legal name

University of the Philippines Mindanao

Website

https://upmin.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of the Philippines Mindanao is a public research university and sixth constituent university of the UP System, headquartered in Davao City, serving students across Mindanao through three academic colleges and specialized AI-driven research centers in genomics, disease surveillance, and agri-aqua innovation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• University research services
• Scholarship programs
• Public university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Davao City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: Primary funding from Republic Act 9500 (UP Charter) and annual General Appropriations Act (GAA), providing operational budget for teaching, research, and public service
2. Tuition and Fees: Student tuition fees, with Free Tuition Law (RA 10931) providing subsidized education for qualifying students; miscellaneous fees for various services
3. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from DOST, CHED, PCAARRD, and other government agencies for specific research projects and programs
4. Extension Services Revenue: Public service programs and technical assistance provided to government, private sector, and civil society organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UP Mindanao delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across three academic units (College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, and School of Management), supported by specialized research centers in omics, disease surveillance, marine biodiversity, and agri-aqua value chains. The university also offers student services, scholarly publishing, and technology transfer and extension services to government, industry, and civil society in the Mindanao region.

Product overview

University of the Philippines Mindanao is a constituent university of the UP System offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs through three degree-granting units: the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), and the School of Management (SOM). Beyond academic instruction, UP Mindanao operates a portfolio of specialized research centers and laboratories including the Philippine Genome Center Mindanao (PGC Mindanao), the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics (DiWA) for AI-driven health surveillance, and the Agri-Aqua Value Chain Laboratory (AAVC Lab). The university provides student services through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), publishes scholarly works via BANWA Publications, and offers digital library resources including access to external journal databases. New graduate engineering programs (MS Civil Engineering, MS Industrial Engineering, MEng Industrial Engineering) were launched in 2025 to address the engineering talent gap in Mindanao. Research projects like DALISAI 2.0 integrate IoT and AI for agricultural analytics, while the Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO) commercializes university innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 274 graduates awarded diplomas at 28th Commencement Exercises in July 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Move To Change (M2C) FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2026Partnership with UPMin for sustainable campus solid waste management through recyclable waste programs and environmental initiatives
• EcoStride From Waste to Worth MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-led movement collaborating with UPMin for recyclable solid waste management initiatives on campus
• Department of Agriculture XIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for agricultural research, food security initiatives, and rural development programs in Mindanao region
• Department of Science and Technology XIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch funding and technology development partnerships including DOST-funded projects like PASYENTE for dengue research and GAD Lab in AANR
• Department of Health Center for Health Development XIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health research collaboration and disease surveillance initiatives through DiWA Center
• City Government of DavaocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for urban development, public service, and community engagement programs
• Davao City Health OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services collaboration and public health initiatives for Davao City residents
• Brokenshire HospitalminorOthersHealthcare partner for eHOPE (Employee Health Insurance Program) providing medical benefits to university constituents
• Monde Nissin CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for research and development, potentially in food technology and agribusiness
• Department of the Interior and Local Government XIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for public safety, disaster resilience, and local governance programs
• Southern Philippines Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare research collaboration and training partnerships for health sciences programs
• Compostela Valley State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership for academic collaboration and student exchanges
• Department of Public Works and Highways XIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure research and technical collaboration for engineering programs
• Davao de Oro Provincial GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partnership for regional development initiatives
• Police Regional Office XIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity and public safety research collaboration
• Landcare Foundation of the PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for sustainable land management and agricultural practices through PCAARRD-UP Mindanao-Landcare LIFE Project
• Vegetable Industry Council of Southern Mindanao Inc. (VICSMIN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural industry partnership for vegetable value chain research and development
• UP Strategic Research and Management Foundation Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUP System foundation partnership for research management and fund development

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Silliman University: Founding private university in Dumaguete with broad program offerings including sciences and marine biology. Comparable as a long-established regional research-active university, and an indirect competitor for top Visayas-Mindanao students.
• University of Mindanao: Large private university based in Davao City offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges. Closest geographic competitor to UP Mindanao for Davao students, though with a different funding model.
• University of San Carlos: Long-established private university in Cebu offering programs across sciences, engineering, and management. Comparable in scale and program mix to UP Mindanao, and competes for top Visayas-Mindanao students.
• Ateneo de Davao University: Private Jesuit university in Davao City offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, and liberal arts. Competes with UP Mindanao for Davao students who opt for private, faith-based education.
• Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan: Private Jesuit university in Cagayan de Oro with strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and management. Overlaps with UP Mindanao in Mindanao regional recruitment and agriculture/natural resource research.

Direct peers

• Mindanao State University: Major public university system in Mindanao offering comparable programs in sciences, engineering, and management. MSU-IIT competes head-to-head with UP Mindanao for Mindanao student talent, faculty, and regional government research contracts.
• University of the Philippines Diliman: Flagship UP constituent university offering the full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the same UP System. UP Diliman is the primary benchmark and feeder for UP Mindanao via cross-registration and articulation, and competes with it for UPCAT top placers.
• University of the Philippines Los Baños: UP System constituent focused on agriculture, forestry, and natural sciences. Shares overlap with UP Mindanao's AAVC Lab, agrifood analytics, and agri-aqua research mandate, and competes for DOST/PCAARRD funding in the same priority areas.
• University of the Philippines Visayas: Sister UP constituent university serving the Visayas region with programs in fisheries, management, and arts. Direct peer within the UP System, sharing governance, branding, and cross-registration mechanisms with UP Mindanao.

Broad incumbents

• De La Salle University: Major private research university in Manila with broad undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a Philippine higher-education institution ranked by QS and THE, but operates at much larger scale and in a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UPMindanao
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-the-philippines-mindanao
• Instagraminstagram.com/UPMindanao

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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