Undergraduate Application Guidelines

Step-by-Step Guide

Mapúa provides this set of information that will guide prospective students through the entire application process for College. Mapúa’s online admissions process features seamless stages from application to assessment to enrollment, allowing for an easy start in one’s journey. 

Step 1: Application

Begin your undergraduate requirements at Mapúa by completely accomplishing this Online Application Form. Once done, you will be provided with your log-in credentials to access the MPASS 申请人门户 and continue with your application.  

Important reminders before proceeding to the online application for incoming college freshmen:     

• This application form is for incoming college freshmen only.    
• Kindly fill out properly the required fields and upload the necessary documents if applicable.    
• For MCL/MCM applicants, you are exempted from taking the MPASS and need to pay the processing fee of Php. 350.00.    
• For SAT passers with 1,100 and above scores, kindly upload SAT certification indicating your scores to waive the MPASS fee and MPASS exemption.    
• For specified international curriculum completers, kindly upload certifications indicating your credentials from the following qualified curriculums: 
• International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 
• Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum 
• British Curriculum   
• Eligible to avail RA12006, please click here for the qualifications and requirements. 
• For MPASS and reservation payment, it is non-refundable and non-transferable, but it is deductible on your matriculation fee upon enrollment.    
• Misinformation will automatically nullify application and enrollment   

Step 2: Payment of MPASS Fee

Pay for the Mapúa Program Placement Assessment (MPASS). 

For MPASS via Blackboard (Cardinal EDGE): Pay the MPASS fee in the Applicant Portal. Upon confirmation of payment, you may now proceed in choosing “Anytime, Anywhere” schedule for your MPASS. 

Step 3: MPASS

Take the MPASS through Cardinal EDGE.   

Note: You may log in to your Mapua applicant portal to view your cardinal edge account. Once you log in to the Cardinal EDGE, review the pre-exam requirements before starting. Your results will be available through the Applicant Portal after the assessment. 

Step 4: Reservation

Pay for the slot reservation for enrollment. Log in to the Applicant Portal, choose your preferred program, and pay the non-refundable and non-transferable reservation fee of Php 5,000.  

Note: For those who will not pay the reservation fee, choose your preferred program/strand then click “Continue to Enrollment” once enrollment opens.  

Step 5: Enrollment

Once enrollment is open, view the enrollment requirements, schedule of classes, and fees in your 申请人门户. Complete the enrollment process by paying the initial payment. Welcome to Mapúa University! 

Category A: Regular Applicants

1. Copy of Report Card 
2. Certificate of High/Higher/Highest Honor if applicable   

Category B: Applicants who took a gap year

B1. For applicants from schools in the Philippines or schools abroad under DepEd and did not enroll in any college/university after graduation last SY2026-2027: 

1. Original and photocopy of Grade 12 Report Card 
2. Photocopy of certification from the senior high school principal stating that the applicant’s Form 137-A is still in the school file and has not been forwarded to another school 
3. Certificate of High/Higher/Highest Honor if applicable   

B2. For Applicants who Graduated High School from 2015 and below, and is not yet enrolled in any College/University: 

1. Original and photocopy of 4th year report card 
2. Original birth certificate printed on PSA paper 
3. Original Certificate of Good Moral Character (dated not earlier than February of the graduation year) from senior high school (with school seal) 
4. Photocopy of certification from the senior high school principal stating that the applicant’s Form 137-A is still in the school file and has not been forwarded to another school   

Category C: Graduates or Undergraduates of Associate Programs

1. Transcript of Records (No failing grade and a weighted average of at least 2.00 or its equivalent, excluding Religion, PE, and NSTP) 
2. Honorable Dismissal/Certificate of Transfer Credential 

Category D: Graduates of Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency or graduates of Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency

1. Certificate of Rating (with passing marks in all subjects) 
2. Learner’s Permanent Record (AF-5) with eligibility for college 

Category E: Applicants with International Credentials (International Baccalaureate / Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level / Advanced Placement (AP) International Diploma)

1. Scholastic Credential (ex. IB Diploma/Certificate) 

Category F: Graduating Filipino Applicants from Foreign Schools

For students who are Filipino but enrolled in their secondary education from schools abroad (not under DepEd).   

1. Scholastic Records, duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence. If the country or territory of origin is already a member of the Apostille Convention, authentication of the Philippine Foreign Service is no longer necessary, but apostille from any Government agency from country/territory of origin is required. Click here for the list of countries included in the Apostille Convention. 
2. Certificate of completion of secondary education (senior high school/Grade 12 or its equivalent) 
3. Certificate of Good Moral Character or Recommendation from the School Guidance Counselor or Principal 
4. Birth certificate printed on Philippine Statistics Authority paper 
5. Original and photocopy of Filipino passport 

Category G: Graduating Non-Filipino Applicants enrolled in Philippine schools both local and overseas

1. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) or Special Study Permit (SSP)  
2. Original and photocopy of passport  
3. Original Grade 12 report card (Form 138) with the applicant’s eligibility for admission to college duly signed by the school principal  
4. Original Certificate of Good Moral Character (dated not earlier than February of the graduation year) from the high school (with school seal) 
5. If the applicant is not a native speaker of English, he/she must submit his/her TOEFL/IELTS exam results with the following cut-off scores: 
   • TOEFL: Internet-based test, score at least 75 
   • Paper and pencil-based test, score at least 500 
   • Computer-based test, score at least 173 
   • IELTS: Overall band of 6.0, no single test score below 5.5 

Note: If the applicant has not taken either TOEFL or IELTS upon application, he/she must pass the Mapúa English Language Test (MELT) to be given by the English Language Center (ELC). 

Category H: International Students (Non-Filipino applicants graduating from schools abroad)

For non-Filipino students who are enrolled in their secondary education from schools abroad.   

1. Scholastic Records, duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence. If the country or territory of origin is already a member of the Apostille Convention, authentication of the Philippine Foreign Service is no longer necessary, but apostille from any Government agency from country/territory of origin is required. Click here for the list of countries included in the Apostille Convention.  
2. Certificate of completion of secondary education (senior high school/Grade 12 or its equivalent)  
3. Certificate of Good Moral Character or Recommendation from the School Guidance Counselor or Principal  
4. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) or Special Study Permit (SSP)  
5. Original and photocopy of data page of the applicant’s passport showing date and place of birth, and birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post.  
6. If the applicant is not a native speaker of English, he/she must submit his/her TOEFL/IELTS exam results with the following cut-off scores: 

• • TOEFL: Internet-based test, score at least 75 
  • Paper and pencil-based test, score at least 500 
  • Computer-based test, score at least 173
     
  • IELTS: Overall band of 6.0, no single test score below 5.5 

Note: If the applicant has not taken either TOEFL or IELTS upon application, he/she must pass the Mapúa English Language Test (MELT) to be given by the English Language Center (ELC). 

APPLICANTS who were APPROVED and eventually ENROLL will be asked to submit the original copies of the requirements; date of submission will be announced later. For the list of Enrollment Requirements, please click this link here.