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 university for humanity characterized by prodcutive scholarship, transformative leadership, collaborative service, and distinctive character for sustainable societies.

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

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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, PhD
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:

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