📖Introduction

De La Salle University (DLSU) is a private research university located in Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic religious congregation also known as the De La Salle Brothers. DLSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, humanities, law, and science. The university is known for its high-quality education, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. DLSU is also a member of several international academic organizations, including the ASEAN University Network and the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities.

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📖Program Curriculum

Part I General Education Basic and Major Courses
All BS Physics majors regardless of specialization and minor take the following courses (general education basic major research seminar and practicuum):

General Education/La Sallian Core Curriculum Units
English 9
Humanities 6
Filipino 6
Science Technology and Society 6
Mathematics 6
Natural Science (Physics Fundamentals) 6
History and Rizal 6
Philiosophy 3
Theology & Religious Education 12
Fitness & Wellness 6
Personal Effectiveness (6)
Great Works 3
Civic Welfare Training Service (6)
Lasallian Retreat 0
Total 69(12)
Basics/ Foundational Courses Units
Physics Fundamentals 6
Analysis 12
Mathematical Methods in Physics 9
Statistics 3
Total 30
Major/ Core Courses Units
Classical Mechanics 6
Electrodynamics 6
Quantum Mechanics 6
Statistical Mechanics 3
Computational Methods in Physics 3
Solid State Physics 3
Total 27
Basic Skills Course Units
Computer Programming 6
Basic Electronics (lecture and lab) 4
Physics Fundamentals (lab) 4
Total 14
Research and Seminar 4
On-the-Job-Training (Practicuum) 3
Part II Specialization Courses
BS Physics majors have the option to choose from four tracks namely Materials Science Medical Instrumentation minor in Economics and minor in Finance Students depending on their chosen tracks take 49 to 54 units of specialization courses Below is a list of specialization courses for the minor in Finance track

Minor in Finance Units
Accounting Principles 6
Financial Bank & Insurance Management 9
Financial Markets & Investment Analysis 6
Management of Risk in Financial Management 3
Stochastic Methods 3
Dynamics of Complex Systems 3
Linear Algebra & Linear Programming 6
Numerical Analysis 3
Computer Programming 3
Linear Models for Business 3
Time Series Analysis & Forecasting 3
Inferential Statistics 3
Total 51
PROGRAM COURSE CHECKLISTS
BS Physics minor in Finance

First Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH111 College Algebra 3
MATH112 Trigonometry 3
LBYPHYX Physics Laboratory 1 for Physics Majors 2
FILKOMU Kuomunikasyon sa Araling Filipino 3
TREDONE Humanity’s Search for Life 3
KASPIL1 Pag-aaral sa Buhay M ga Akda at Nagawa ni Dr Jose Rizal 3
FWTEAMS Physics Fitness & Wellness in Team Sports 2
PERSEF1 Personal Effectiveness Foundation (2)
Total Units 17+2(2)
Second Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH113 Analysis 1 4 MATH111
PHYFUN1 Physics Fundamentals 1 3 MATH111 MATH112(soft)
COMPHY1 Computer for Physics 1 3 MATH111 MATH112(soft)
SOCTEC1 Integrated Social Science Technoogy & Society 1 3
ENGLCOM Basic Communication & Study Skills 3
FWSPORT Physical Fitness & Wellness in Individual/Dual Sports 2
NSTP-C1/R1 NSTP Program – Civic Welfare Training Service/ Military Science 1 (3)
Total Units 16+2(3)
Third Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH114 Analysis 2 4 MATH113
PHYFUN2 Physics Fundamentals 2 (lec) 3 PHYFUN1
LBYPHY2 Physics Fundamentals 2 (lab) 1 PHYFUN2 LBYPHYX
COMPHY2 Computer for Physics 2 3 COMPHY1
ENGLRES Basic Research Skills/ English for Specific Purposes 3 ENGLCOM
INTFILO Introductory Philosophy 3
NSTP-C2/R2 NSTP Program – Civic Welfare Training Service/ M ilitary Science 2 (3) NSTP-C1/R1
FWDANCE Physical Fitness & Wellness in Dance 2
LASARE1 Lasallian Recollection 1 0
Total Units 17+2(3)
First Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATPHY1 Mathematical Methods in Physics 1 3 MATH114
MATH115 Analysis 3 4 MATH114
PHYFUN3 Physics Fundamentals 3 (lec) 3 PHYFUN2
LBYPHY3 Physics Fundamentals 3 (lab) 1 PHYFUN3 LBYPHYX
ACTBAS1 I Introductory Accounting – Part 1 3
COMPHY3 Computer for Physics 3 3 COMPHY2
PERSEF2 Personal Effectiveness 2 (2) PERSEF1
LASARE2 Lasallian Recollection 2 0 LASARE1
Total Units 17(2)
Second Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
INSTA1 Introduction to Statistics 1 3 MATH111
LINEALG Linear Algebra 3 MATH114
MATPHY2 Mathematical Methods in Physics 2 3 MATPHY1
PHYFUN4 Physics Fundamentals 4 3 PHYFUN3
ACTBAS2 Introductory Accounting – Part 2
COMETPY Computational Methods in Physics 3 COMPHY2
Total Units 18
Third Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
INSTA2 Introduction to Statistics 2 3 INSTA1
CLASME1 Classical mechanics 1 3 PHYFUN1 MATHPHY1
NUMEANL Numerical Analysis 3 MATH115 LINEALG
FINMATH Financial Management for Math Majors 3
SPEECOM Oral Communication/Advanced Speech Class 3
TREDTWO The Filipino Christian in a Changing World 3 TREDONE
Total Units 18
First Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
CLASM E2 Classical Mechanics 2 3 CLASM E1
QUMEONE Quantum Mechanics 1 3 PHYFUN3 MATPHY2
MATPHY3 Mathematical Methods in Physics 3 3 MATPHY2 MATH115
LINPROG Linear Programming 3 LINEALG
KASPIL2 Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas 3 KASPIL1
HUMALIT Introduction to Literature 3 ENGLRES
Total Units 18
Second Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
LIMOBAP Linear Models 3 INSTA2 LINEALG
QUMETWO Quantum Mechanics 2 3 QUMEONE
PHYSEMI Physics Seminar 1 SPEECOM
FINBANK Bank Management 3 FINMATH
FINTERM Financial Markets & Non-Bank Financial Institutions 3 FINMATH
TREDTRI The Christian and the Word 3 TREDTWO
SOCTEC2 Integrated Social Science Technology & Society 2 3
Total Units 19
Third Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
STATMEC Statistical Mechanics 3 PHYFUN2 MATPHY2
ELECMA1 Electricity & Magnetism 1 3 MATPHY1 PHYFUN2
THYSPHY1 Physics Research 1 1 PHYSEM I
FINVEST Investment Analysis & Portfolio Mgt 3 FINTERM
FILDLAR Pagbabasa at Pagsulat sa Iba’t Ibang Disiplina/ Larangan 3 FILKOMU
GRTWORK Great Works 3
Total Units 16
First Trimester AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATPHYS Stochastic Methods in Physics 3 STATMEC
ELECMA2 Electricity & Magnetism 2 3 ELECMA1
SOLSTAT Solid State Physics 3 STATMEC QUMEONE
COMPDYN Dynamics of Complex Systems 3 CLASME1
THYSPHY2 Physics Research 2 1 THYSPHY1
TIMEFOR Time Series Analysis & Forecasting 3 LIMOBAP
TREDFOR The Christian Vocation of Life 3 TREDTRI
PERSEF3 Personal Effectiveness 3 (2) PERSEF2
LASARE3 Lasallian Retreat 0 LASARE2
Total Units 18(2)
Second Trimester AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
THYSPHY3 Physics Research 3 1 THYSPHY2
BAELEC1 Basic Electronics 1 3 PHYFUN2
LBYPHYK Basic Electronics Lab 1 1 LBYPHY2
FINSURE Insurance Management 3 FINTERM
FINRISK Management of Risk in Financial Mgt 3 FINTERM FINBANK
HUMAART Introduction to Art 3
Total Units 15
Summer AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
PRACPHY Practicum for Physics Majors 3
Total Units 3
TO THE STUDENT: Please take note that subjects should not be enrolled without passing their respective pre-requisite Be reminded that subjects taken without having passed the pre-requisite will be INVALIDATED Subjects without pre-requisite can be taken in any term Please be guided accordingly Thank you

Academic Units 198
Non-Academic Units 12
Total Units 210

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🏫About De La Salle University, Manila

  • De La Salle University (DLSU) is one of the most prestigious private universities in the Philippines. Established in 1911, the university has a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and environmental sustainability. In this article, we will explore the history, mission, programs, and achievements of DLSU.

History

  • DLSU was founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic religious congregation also known as the De La Salle Brothers. The university started as De La Salle College with just 11 students and four Christian Brothers. It was initially established to provide elementary and vocational education to poor children in Manila. In 1920, the college expanded its programs to include secondary education, and in 1946, it became a university offering undergraduate and graduate programs.

Mission and Values

  • DLSU is guided by the Lasallian philosophy, which is based on the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the De La Salle Brothers. The Lasallian philosophy emphasizes the importance of education in transforming the lives of individuals and society as a whole. It promotes the values of faith, zeal for service, communion, and respect for life and the environment.
  • The mission of DLSU is to provide quality education that transforms individuals and society. The university aims to produce graduates who are competent, committed, and compassionate leaders who will contribute to nation-building and global development.

Programs and Achievements

  • DLSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, humanities, law, and science. The university is known for its innovative teaching methods, such as the flipped classroom and project-based learning, which encourage active student participation and engagement.
  • DLSU has also received numerous accolades and recognition for its academic excellence and research achievements. It is one of the top universities in the Philippines and has been consistently ranked in various international rankings, such as the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
  • DLSU is also committed to social justice and environmental sustainability. The university has various programs and initiatives that promote social responsibility and environmental stewardship. It has established the Center for Social Concern and Action, which aims to provide opportunities for students to engage in community service and outreach programs. The university also has the Lasallian Institute for the Environment, which focuses on research and advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainability.

Conclusion

  • De La Salle University is a premier academic institution that has made significant contributions to Philippine education and society. Guided by the Lasallian philosophy, the university provides quality education that transforms individuals and society. DLSU is known for its academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. It continues to be a leader in education and research and is a source of pride for the Philippines.
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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

825 RMB

Tuition fee:

194,880 PHP per year

779,520 PHP in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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Or see the list of programs you are eligible for here .
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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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