Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Applications to AC Programs Now Open! | First Semester, AY 2026-2027

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APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN!

The application for the Asian Center’s graduate programs is NOW OPEN. The deadline for application is on 14 June 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT.
Learn more about our Academic Programs. 
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

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BRIEF LIST OF REQUIREMENTS

Below is the list of requirements for the Asian Center’s graduate programs. The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT.
Applicants are REQUIRED to submit ONLY SOFT COPIES to apply for AC programs.
    1. Online Application Form for MA Programs @ the UP Asian Center (You can fill out this form while completing your requirements)
    2. Application Letter addressed to: Prof. Noel Christian A. Moratilla, Ph.D. (Dean, UP Asian Center)
    3. Research Plan (for Thesis option) or an Essay (for Non-Thesis option) 
      • Topics for essays for the non-thesis option are based on your research interest/s.
      • No specific format is required, but proper citation (APA, CMOS, etc.) must be observed. 
    4. Curriculum Vitae
    5. Student Directory with a 2x2 photo
    6. Transcript of Records (TOR)
      • If the TOR is not readily available, a True Copy of Grades (TCG) is temporarily accepted. TOR may be submitted once available. 
    7. Birth Certificate (PSA Copy)
    8. Computation of GWA 
    9. One (1) piece of 2x2-sized photo
    10. Marriage Certificate – For married applicants only

The other requirements below must be submitted directly to the AC Office of the College Secretary by the Recommender:

    • Duly Accomplished Recommendation Forms – Minimum of TWO (2) 
      • SOFT COPY:  Recommender must send the recommendation directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
      • HARD COPY:  Must be submitted to the Asian Center in a sealed envelope

FILE-NAMING AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Applicants are REQUIRED to submit ONLY SOFT COPIES to apply for AC programs.

STEP 1:    View the List of Requirements (see the list above).
STEP 2:    Compile and change the File Name of all Requirements based on the format below. The requirement number is based on the list above.

[Requirement No.]_SURNAME_[MA Program] - Document

Example:

02_SURNAME_MAAS - Application Letter
03_SURNAME_MAAS - Research Plan
04_SURNAME_MAAS - Curriculum Vitae
05_SURNAME_MAAS - Student Directory with Photo
06_SURNAME_MAAS - TOR
07_SURNAME_MAAS - Application Letter
08_SURNAME_MAAS - GWA Computation
09_SURNAME_MAAS - 2x2 Photo
10_SURNAME_MAAS - Marriage Certificate 

STEP 3:    Submit all requirements through the Online Application Form in a ZIPPED FOLDER. 

SUBMIT MY APPLICATION NOW! 

STEP 4:    Wait for the AC Office of the College Secretary to send you the Billing Statement
STEP 5:    Pay for the Application Fee via Cash (paid at the UP Diliman Cash Office) or GCash App (How to pay via GCash). 
STEP 6:    Email the Proof of Payment to the AC Office of the College Secretary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
STEP 7:    Once AC OCS acknowledges your payment, CONGRATS! YOU HAVE APPLIED!

ACCEPTED APPLICANTS SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS

The deadline for submission of Hard Copies of Requirements is 24 July 2026.
ONCE ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM,  successful applicants must SUBMIT HARD COPIES OF THE REQUIREMENTS. 

Requirements to be Submitted (Hard Copy)

        1. Application Letter addressed to: Prof. Noel Christian A. Moratilla, Ph.D. (Dean, UP Asian Center)
        2. Research Plan (for Thesis option) or an Essay (for Non-Thesis option) 
        3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
        4. Student Directory with a 2x2 photo - Original
          • Photos must be printed on photo paper and pasted on the Student Directory.
          • Printed photos directly on the form will NOT be accepted. 
          • Must use wet signature. E-signatures will NOT be accepted.
        5. Transcript of Records (TOR) -Original AND Photocopy
          • If the TOR is not readily available, a True Copy of Grades (TCG) is temporarily accepted. TOR may be submitted once available. 
          • The TOR must comply with these guidelines.
        6. Birth Certificate (PSA Copy) - Original AND Photocopy
        7. Computation of GWA 
        8. Two (2) pieces of 2x2-sized photo
        9. Permit to Transfer - For UP applicants OR Certificate of Transfer Credentials - For non-UP applicants only
          • Permit to Transfer for applicants from UP Constituent Units.
          • Certificate of Transfer Credentials for graduates of non-UP Diliman universities
        10. Marriage Certificate – For married applicants only, Original AND Photocopy
        11. Medical Certificate obtained from the UP Diliman Health Service

HOW TO SUBMIT THE HARD COPIES OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS

STEP 1:    Place all of your documents in a long brown envelope.
STEP 2:    At the back of the envelope, write your full name: Surname, First Name, Middle Name, Semester, and Program

Example: DELA CRUZ, JUANA, GONZALES [1st Sem, AY 25-26, MAAS]

STEP 3:    Submit personally OR mail to (Lalamove, Grab, and other couriers also accepted):

AC Office of the College Secretary - Asian Center Hall of Wisdom,
GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Avenue,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 1101

For questions and concerns, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The deadline for submission of Hard Copies of Requirements is 24 July 2026.