TOP 5 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN ALBAY

Hey there student! Ever wonder what school is perfect for you?

No time to go to every college or university on your list to evaluate and know if it will suit your standard? Or too lazy to do research about them? Say no more! We are here to do those work. Check out below our list of top 5 colleges and universities here in Albay.

First up is the Bicol University located in Daraga, Albay. This is perfect for students residing in the Second District.

This school is known for having outstanding students when it comes to academics since they have big number of passers of board the board exams than any other colleges or universities in Albay. They offer 48 Baccalaureate courses, 15 Master's courses, and 8 Doctorate courses. The tuition fee ranges from Php 10,000.00 to Php 14,000.00 per year for Baccalaureate courses, and Php 9,000.00 to Php 12,000.00 per year for Masteral and Doctoral programs.

Second is the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi (formerly Aquinas University of Legazpi) run and owned by the Dominican Fathers (Orders of Preachers or OP). It is located in Rawis, Legazpi City. This is perfect for students residing in the first district of Albay.

The UST-Legazpi is a Catholic university with technologically advanced facilities and highly competent faculty and staff. It is known to be a disciplinarian school teaching their students to become a good influence to society as it guides their students through their guidance programs. It offers 19 Baccalaureate courses, 7 Master's programs, 4 Doctorate courses, and 2 Certificate courses. The tuition fee ranges between Php 40,000.00 to Php 50,000.00 per year for Baccalaureate, and Php 24,000.00 per year for Master's programs.

Third is the Divine Word College of Legazpi or DWCL, which is also a Catholic-affiliated college run by the Society of Divine Word (SVD) located in Old Albay District, Legazpi City, Albay. It offers 26 Baccalaureate courses, 2 Master's courses, and 4 Certificate courses. Tuition fee ranges from Php 36,000.00 to Php 46,000.00 per year for Baccalaureate, and Php 20.000.00 per year for Master's degree.

Fourth is the non-sectarian Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation (MPCF) located in Rawis, Legazpi City. Although, this is perfect for students residing in the first district to second district of Albay, the population of MPCF is composed of students coming from different parts of the Bicol region.

This college offers maritime courses like BS Marine Transportation, BS Naval Architecture, BS Marine Engineering, and the like. MPTC envisions to be the premier training institution for seafarers and allied profession that provides quality maritime training. Tuition fee ranges from Php 30.000.00 to Php 45,000.00 per year.

Lastly is the Bicol College or BC which is a private institution located in Daraga, Albay. This is perfect for students residing in the Second District of Albay.

This school is one of the oldest colleges in Albay. It offers the course on Criminology, which makes the BC known for. It offers 13 Baccalaureate courses, 5 Master's courses, 2 Doctorate courses, and 1 Certificate. Tuition fee ranges from Php 26,000.00 to Php 32,000.00 per year for Baccalaureate, and Php 20,000.00 per year for Master's and Doctorate.

So, if you think your target school is included in the list, come on, hurry and visit their registrar's office.

Be excited because surprises are waiting for you!

Cheers!

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