The University of the Philippines - Diliman is the flagship university of the University of the Philippines (UP) System. It is the administrative seat of the system as well as an autonomous university in its own right. UP Diliman is not only the home of diverse colleges, offering 94 graduate and undergraduate courses, it also runs several centers of research, many of which have been declared by the Commission on Higher Education as National Centers of Excellence. The University of the Philippines-Diliman is located in Quezon City, in the northeastern section of the Manila Metropolitan area.
Visit the university website at: http://www.upd.edu.ph/
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 tropical islands stretching across a vast expanse of ocean in Southeast Asia. Its diverse ecosystems along with its even more diverse cultural history make it one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. As home to lively festivals, friendly people, cities and villages, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and coral reefs all teeming with life, the Philippines is truly a unique jewel in the South China Sea.
For more information on the Philippines, visit: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/index.asp
The Brockport University of the Philippines - Diliman Program offers you the opportunity to:
- Live in the Philippines, while earning US academic credit studying at one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia
- Improve your understanding of Philippine culture, language, history and politics
- Choose from hundreds of courses taught in English, in dozens of subject areas
- Focus your study on Southeast Asian cultures and languages.
Your experience in the Philippines will:
- Introduce you to the Philippine culture and educational system
- Foster development of a deeper understanding of yourself and the Philippines
- Change and expand your view of yourself and the world.
In the Philippines you will:
- Live and study alongside Filipino and international students
- Stay in a shared, furnished residence hall called the International Center
- Have the option of participating in numerous academic and social clubs, sporting events and festivals
- Receive an on-site comprehensive orientation upon arrival
- Cultivate better international understanding and cultural assimilation
