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Graduate School

  • HISTORY

    The Bicol University was created on June 21, 1969 by virtue of RA 5521 to give professional and technical training and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, science and arts, besides providing for the promotion of scientific and technological researches. Section 6 (e) of RA 5521 also requires the Board of Regents to immediately establish a post-graduate course in liberal arts and sciences or in education leading to a master’s degree.

    Operating in the spirit of its charter, BU organized its Graduate School in 1971 through 
    BOR Resolution No. 38, series of 1971. It also opened its first graduate program leading to Master of Arts in Education by virtue of BOR Resolution No. 39, series of 1971. Thus, on June 1971, the BUGS welcomed its first batch of 473 graduate students (1971-72 Annual Report).

    In pursuit of its mandate, the Graduate School offers programs and spearheads projects that are in accordance with its institutional objectives. Initially offering three master’s programs during its inception, the Graduate School has now seven (7) doctoral programs, 34 master’s programs, and 24 diploma programs. Enrolment at the Graduate School has also increased substantially as well as the number of graduates during its more than three decades of existence.

    The Graduate School is headed by a Dean and is assisted by a Dean and is assisted by a College Secretary. With the passage of BOR Resolution No. 42 in 1999, almost half of the graduate programs were decentralized to selected units with in-house capability. The BOR resolution redefined the role of the Graduate School according to policy framework where it will institute and administer the programs while receiving units will implement, supervise, and coordinate the decentralized graduate programs.

    BICOL UNIVERSITY

    VISION

    A world-class University producing leaders and change agents for social transformation and development.

    MISSION

    The Bicol University shall give professional and technical training and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, besides providing for the promotion of scientific and technological researches. (RA 5521, SEC. 3.0)

    GRADUATE SCHOOL

    GOALS

    1.    To promote the highest degree of efficiency and effectiveness in the administration & management of the Graduate School for excellent discharge of its mandated functions in accordance with the quality assurance frameworks of AACCUP, CHED, IQUAME and other institutions;
    2. To develop world-class leaders imbued with the philosophy of servant leadership and the BU ideals of scholarship, leadership, character and service through high-quality, relevant and responsive curricular programs which meet national and international standards of quality and excellence by way of conventional and alternative educational program delivery systems;
    3. To generate useful knowledge and technology geared for regional and national development through a dynamic research culture;
    4. To foster national identity and solidarity through the promotion, preservation and dissemination of our cultural heritage;
    5. To improve the quality of life of people in the region through the conduct of extension activities that promote the application of existing and new knowledge and technology;
    6. To ensure organizational sustainability through the pursuit of productive endeavors for resource-generation via a strong collaboration with alumni, industry and other stakeholders; and
    7. To establish institutional internationalization through strong linkages with foreign institutions.

    QUALITY POLICY

    Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research, and extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards.

    Basic Statistics of the College

     School Year

    1st Semester

    2nd Semester

    Summer

    SY 2010-2011

    1602

    1445

    974

    SY 2011-2012

    1507

    1351

    834

    SY 2012-2013

    1587

    1551

    1147

    SY 2013-2014

    1825

    1569

    1307

    SY 2014-2015

    1977

    1840

    1182

    SY 2015-2016

    1910

    1862

    1284

    SY 2016-2017

    2134

    1991

    1287

    SY 2017-2018

    2587

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW / DOWNLOAD >>>>> BUGS FORMS

    Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Management

    Doctor of Philosophy in Development Management

    Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Foundations

    Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino

    Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education

    Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration

    Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration


    Master in Cooperative Management

    Master in Cooperative Management (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Economics

    Master in Economics (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Entrepreneurship

    Master in Entrepreneurship (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Entrepreneurship major in Environmental Entrepreneurship

    Master in Filipino

    Master in Filipino Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in History Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Local Government Management

    Master in Local Government Management (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Management

    Master in Management (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Management major in Human Resource Management

    Master in Management major in Human Resource Management (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Mathematics Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Music Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Physics Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Public Administration

    Master in Public Administration major in Health Emergency & Disaster Management

    Master in Public Administration major in Health Emergency & Disaster Management (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Public Administration major in Public Procurement

    Master in Reading Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master in Social Studies Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Biology Education

    Master of Arts in Biology Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Chemistry

    Master of Arts in Chemistry Education

    Master of Arts in Chemistry Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Cultural Education

    Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Management

    Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Management ( Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in English Education

    Master of Arts in English Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Filipino Education

    Master of Arts in Filipino Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in General Science Education

    Master of Arts in General Science Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Guidance & Counseling

    Master of Arts in History Education

    Master of Arts in Industrial Education major in Teaching TLE

    Master of Arts in Industrial Education major in Teaching TLE (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Literature

    Master of Arts in Mathematics Education

    Master of Arts in Music Education

    Master of Arts in Nursing

    Master of Arts in Peace & Security Studies

    Master of Arts in Physical Education

    Master of Arts in Physics Education

    Master of Arts in Pre-School Education

    Master of Arts in Pre-School Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Arts in Reading Education

    Master of Arts in Social Studies Education

    Master of Physical Education (Non-Thesis)

    Master of Science in Agriculture major in Agronomy

    Master of Science in Agriculture major in Animal Science

    Master of Science in Architecture

    Master of Science in Biodiversity and Environment Management

    Master of Science in Fisheries major in Aquaculture

    Master of Science in Fisheries major in Coastal Resource Management

    Master of Science in Fisheries Technology

    Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems


    Diploma in Agriculture major in Animal Production

    Diploma in Agriculture major in Crop Production

    Diploma in Architecture

    Diploma in Biology Education

    Diploma in Chemistry Education

    Diploma in Cooperative Management

    Diploma in Cultural Education

    Diploma in Earth Science Education

    Diploma in Energy Technology

    Diploma in English Education

    Diploma in Entrepreneurship

    Diploma in General Science Education

    Diploma in Guidance & Counseling

    Diploma in Human Resource Management

    Diploma in Local Government Management

    Diploma in Music Education

    Diploma in Physics Education

    Diploma in Pre-School Education 

    Diploma in Public Procurement

    Diploma in Reading Education

    Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language

    Diploma in Teaching Filipino

    Diploma in Teaching History

    Diploma in Teaching Social Studies

    Diploma in Teaching Technology & Livelihood Education

  • Maria Jane B. Mascariñas, Ph.D.
    Dean of BU Graduate School
    bugs-dean@bicol-u.edu.ph


    Roldan C. Cabiles, PhD
    Secretary of the BU Graduate School and Planning Officer
    bugs-secretary@bicol-u.edu.ph


    Ms. Veronica O. Gomez
    BUGS Registrar
    09177055730
    vogomez@bicol-u.edu.ph
    bugsreg@bicol-u.edu.ph

    Landline: (052) 742-3758
    Hotline Number: 09617326735

  • How to be admitted to BU Graduate School?

    Submit the following documents. This application shall not be acted upon unless the following documents are received by the Graduate School on or before May 15 for first semester (August) admission and October 15 for second semester (January) admission:

    • One original and one photocopy of official Transcript of Records (TOR) from college previously attended.
    • Photocopy of Special Order (for graduates of private school).
    • Copy of honorable dismissal from school last attended.
    • Two letters for recommendation preferably from former professors.
    • Photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO or PSA).
    • Photocopy of Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
    • Additional Requirement for International Applicants
    • Certificate of English Proficiency for foreign students. Required TOEFL score for admission is 460.

    Forms can be downloaded at the BUGS Open Access Drive at: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/5/folders/1JKlEhnDs_oJ-4kt461kWpkepN1osYG1M?fbclid=IwAR0g6xXf8mTn4_UP1_Xc-Gpud-4GVUn0V6-pgnM-tqWlQauG_3xlaNvik94

    Submit your documents at bugs-admission@bicol-u.edu.ph for processing of the BU Graduate School. You may also submit physically your documents at the office at Aquilino P. Bonto Building, Bicol University Graduate School, Rizal Street, Legazpi City, Philippines.

    Submission made beyond May 15 shall be considered application for the second semester and if submitted beyond October 15, the application shall be considered for the first semester of the academic year.

    General Rules and Procedure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpv41LC7JyGGj0xmMkEbjgd-jvf8tNx8/view?usp=sharing

    How to enroll?

    For new students, upon receiving the Notice of Admission (NOA), you may now proceed to enrollment. The enrollment procedure in the BU Graduate School changes every semester and is usually posted on our official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BUGradSchool (@BUGradSchool)

    Here are the General Rules and Procedures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHckDBUhj3Q6aWzlXJJM24EDDTAHC4l1/view?usp=sharing

    What is the assessment of fees?

    Based on Administrative Order No. 42, series of 2003, the following are rates for tuition and other fees in the Graduate Programs of Bicol University:

    Access this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8VYSiOAgyKpaFtpz_V64ggevoRf-Xn3/view?usp=sharing

    What is the thesis and dissertation defense fee?

    Administrative Order No. 662, series of 2019 specified the implementing guidelines on the rectified increase in the thesis and dissertation fee, honorarium rates of adviser/panel and the enhanced processing payment scheme for incentive/honorarium. The following are to be collected from the students:

    Access this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1soDD3f4QPBubZ-lZGs7tsw_xFrnceXcy/view?usp=sharing

Maria Jane B. Mascariñas, PhD

Dean, BU Graduate School
September 20, 2022

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