The admissions season for Academic Year 2027–2028 is officially underway across the top universities in the Philippines. Senior high school graduates and Grade 12 students must navigate varying application windows, document requirements, and testing dates.
1. University of Santo Tomas (USTET 2027)
The UST Office for Admissions (OFAD) opened application processing and payment on August 8, 2026. Applications for College programs, including the accelerated LEAPMed program, are currently active online.
- College & LEAPMed Applications: August 8, 2026 – Ongoing
- Senior High School & Junior High Applications: Opens September 8, 2026
- Required High School GWA: Typically at least 85.00% without failing marks in Grade 10 and Grade 11.
2. Ateneo de Manila University (ACET 2027)
Ateneo de Manila University administers the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) for first-year degree applicants across nationwide testing centers.
- Application Deadline: Late August 2026
- Metro Manila Testing Dates: September 19–20, 2026
- Provincial Testing Dates: September 26–27, 2026
3. De La Salle University (DCAT 2027)
The DLSU College Admissions Test (DCAT) application window runs from July 15 to September 30, 2026 for freshman admission across all colleges.
- Application Period: July 15 – September 30, 2026
- Manila Campus Testing: November 8 and November 15, 2026
- Laguna Campus Testing: December 6, 2026
- Online / Special Testing: Late November and December 2026
4. University of the Philippines (UPCAT 2027)
The University of the Philippines administered the UPCAT nationwide on August 1–2, 2026 across 118 testing centers with over 153,000 examinees. UPG composite calculations incorporate 60% standardized exam score and 40% high school academic weighted average.