The University of the Philippines (UP) is the national university of the Philippines. It takes pride in being the pioneer and leader in higher education in the country through academic excellence, outstanding research, and public service. UP produces scientific and creative outputs of the highest quality – receiving both national and international recognition.

UP was established on June 18, 1908 and presently has eight constituent universities: UP Diliman, UP Manila, UP Los Baños, UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, UP Open University, UP Baguio and UP Cebu.

UP Diliman is the biggest and most comprehensive unit, excelling in various fields. Other campuses are known for specific areas of specialization. UP Manila is the country's center of excellence in the health sciences; UP Los Baños is a distinguished center of academic excellence in agriculture, forestry and related sciences in Asia; UP Visayas is noted for its program in fisheries which is recognized as one of the best in Asia; UP Baguio is noted for its specialization in the arts and humanities. UP Open University provides education opportunities beyond the boundaries of a conventional university (i.e. through distance learning); and the UP Cebu offers courses in information technology and business programs.