The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) today announced the launch of three new graduate engineering programs under a landmark collaboration with the UP Diliman College of Engineering. Starting Academic Year 2025–2026, the following programs will be offered at UPMin:
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)
- Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (MEng IE)
Delivered through HyFlex learning—a combination of real-time video conferencing and periodic in-person sessions—these programs are designed to offer flexibility for working professionals and accessibility to students across Mindanao.
“This is an opportunity for students in the Mindanao region to pursue their graduate studies without having to move to Manila or to other parts of the country,” said UP President Angelo A. Jimenez. “This initiative is aligned with UP’s mission of making quality UP education more accessible to lifelong Filipino learners, whatever their circumstances,” he added.
The initiative is part of UP’s broader effort to democratize access to advanced, high-quality education and to address long-standing regional disparities in access to engineering programs. According to CHED, only 12% of engineering students in the Philippines are in Mindanao, despite the island’s significant share of the national population and its strategic economic importance.
“UP Mindanao is uniquely positioned to help close this gap,” said Dr. Lyre Anni E. Murao, Chancellor of UP Mindanao. “By working closely with our colleagues in UP Diliman and the rest of the UP System, we are not only expanding access, we are also ensuring that Mindanao-based students receive the same academic rigor and excellence expected from UP.”
The new programs are also aligned with emerging national and regional priorities, such as infrastructure development, sustainable industrialization, and climate resilience. As the country faces a growing need for engineers trained in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, and sustainable systems, UP’s expansion into Mindanao represents a timely and strategic response.
More collaborative academic programs between UP Mindanao and other UP constituent universities are already in development, affirming the strength and future potential of the One UP approach—a system-wide effort to share expertise and resources across campuses.
The new engineering programs were formally launched on April 30, 2025, at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites in Davao City, attended by over 200 participants including UP officials, alumni engineers, SUC representatives, and members of the academe and private sector.
For more information on the programs and admissions process, please contact:
KC Ann Neljane P. Abella
Media Relations & External Communications
Public Relations Unit,
Office of the Chancellor,
University of the Philippines Mindanao
0968 859 7808
