ADMISSION AND
SCHOLARSHIP EXAM DETAILS
When
is the Admission Exam for AY 2008-2009?
 MANILA:
April 5 (Sat) and May 10 (Sat) at the UP Diliman
Computer Science Bldg.
LAGUNA: May 10 (Sat) at the UP Los Baños Campus
TACLOBAN: May 3 (Sat) at the UP Visayas Tacloban College
BICOL:
February 9 (Sat) at the Ateneo de Naga University
CARAGA:
February 16 (Sat) at the Fr. Saturnino Urios University
CAGAYAN
DE ORO: February 18 (Mon) at the Capitol University
BACOLOD: March 1 (Sat) at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
BAGUIO, ILOILO
& CEBU: no schedules yet
What do I
need to enroll in
the 1-year Certificate in Information Technology Program?
You
must be an IT
course
graduate or a non-IT course graduate with high IT aptitude.
You
must be proficient
in
spoken and written English.
You
must pass the UP
ITTC
Admission Exam.
Can
graduates of vocational degrees or high school graduates enroll?
No.
The UP ITTC accepts
graduates with college degrees only.
What
is the Admission Exam coverage?
The Admission Exam is an aptitude test. It consists of four parts:
Verbal
Proficiency
Reading
Comprehension
Mathematics
Logical
Reasoning
How
long is the Admission Exam?
The
exam takes three
hours.
What
are the application requirements?
UP
ITTC Application
Form >> download
Original
Transcript
of Records (TOR) or True Copy of Grades (TCG)
1 ID picture (any size)
PhP
150 (for Metro Manila exams) or PhP 100 (for provincial exams)
When is the
registration deadline?
At least 3 days before the exam.
How
much is the training fee?
The
full-year course
costs PhP 21,000 per quarter, plus miscellaneous fees (see
next FAQ).
Are
there additional fees?
Yes.
Miscellaneous fees may be collected for course materials and textbooks,
ID, library, and other facility privileges. The total
miscellaneous fees for one year total around PhP 12,000.
OTHER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do
I have to maintain a grade average?
Yes,
you have to
maintain
a grade average to stay enrolled in the UP ITTC.
Scholars
will also have
to maintain a higher grade average.
Do
you offer scholarships?
Yes.
UP ITTC offers two
types: Full Scholarship with Allowance and Full Scholarship.
To
qualify, you must
have
good grades, ace the Admission Exam and interview, and submit good
recommendations.
Sponsor
Companies may or may
not have their own set of exams and interviews and expect the scholars
to pass both the PhilNITS FE exam and the JLPT level 4 exam.
Do
you have a detailed curriculum?
Yes.
>> download curriculum
Is
the UP ITTC Certificate in IT equivalent to a college or university
diploma?
No.
It is a
post-baccalaureate non-degree certificate program.
Can
the UP ITTC Certificate in IT or UP ITTC subjects be credited towards a
post-graduate degree?
Not
at the moment. We
are
still considering the possibility.
Can
I increase my chances of getting an IT job after graduating from UP
ITTC?
Although
we offer no guarantee, we are very confident that you will. We have a
well-designed curriculum, proficient instructors, top-notch facilities,
partnerships with the IT industry, and solid support from UP and JICA.
Can
I get an IT job in Japan after graduating from UP ITTC?
Again,
no guarantees.
But
if you pass at least the PhilNITS-FE exam, you will have a very good
chance.
Can
I just take a specific subject like Computer Security and not the whole
quarter?
Yes.
Courses in the
full-time program are open to part-time students. But enrollees still
need to pass the Admission Exam.
Can
I take only the Japanese Language (Nihongo) course?
Yes.
Classes are from
Monday to Friday, 8am to 10am.
On
what days and what time are UP ITTC trainings held?
Classes
in the
full-time
program run from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Evening
and weekend
short
courses are also offered. >>
schedules
Do
you offer vendor-specific trainings like Microsoft, Cisco, etc.?
Yes.
Please view the
short course schedules. >>
schedules
Are
there any discounts for teachers and government employees?
Discounts
are offered
to
enrollees in the short courses only.
Can
you give me directions to your office?
Click
here to download road map.
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