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UP DGE IN NUMBERS
Established in 1937, the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering boasts a rich legacy in geodetic and geomatics engineering.
With a mission to promote excellence in education, research, and service globally, we cultivate responsible, globally competitive professionals committed to public welfare, develop geospatial solutions improving quality of life, and collaborate to solve problems and nurture future leaders. Our comprehensive program integrates complex theoretical knowledge with practical skills to allow our students excel academically and achieve outstanding licensure exam passing rates. The department is at the forefront of research, with faculty and students making important contributions through numerous publications and impactful global partnerships.

350 undergraduate &
84 graduate students
Average enrollment

No. 1 Top Performing School since 2016
BS GE Licensure Examination

500+ publications &
40+ research projects
Research productivity
LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
UP DGE Students Sweep YGEP National Research Competition
Recognition
June 16, 2025
UP Geodetic Engineering students won in all categories—Surveying, Geoinformatics, and Remote Sensing—at the National YGEP Research Competition. Their work was featured during the GEP National Directorate Meeting and Convention held on 12–13 June 2025.
LALLY: Low-Cost GNSS Logger Wins 1st Runner-Up at ICON 2025
Recognition
June 2, 2025
Graduating BS Geodetic Engineering students John Dave C. Maclang and Alexi Mae Y. Narca, coached by Assoc. Prof. Rosalie B. Reyes and Asst. Prof. Luis Carlos S. Mabaquiao, won 1st Runner-Up at ICON 2025 for LALLY, a low-cost GNSS-based land stability monitoring system.
UP COE and DGE Opens Its Doors to Future Iskolars at COE Open House
Events
May 21, 2025
UP COE and UP DGE opened their doors to incoming Iskolars ng Bayan during the first-ever COE Open House held on May 17, 2025. A total of 434 UPCAT qualifiers attended the hybrid event, with 31 out of 75 BS Geodetic Engineering passers joining the DGE session. Students and families were welcomed with inspiring talks, department tours, and hands-on demonstrations, giving them a firsthand experience of life and learning at the country’s premier engineering institution.
GSPC 2025 Advances Student-Led Geomatics Research
Events
May 3, 2025
The Geomatics Student Project Colloquium (GSPC) 2025 highlighted innovative undergraduate student projects in geospatial applications through oral and poster sessions held on April 26, 2025, at the Engineering Theater and Maynilad Room.
Dr. Enrico Paringit Named 2025 Esquire Trailblazer
Recognition
April 11, 2025
Dr. Enrico C. Paringit, professor at the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering and Executive Director of DOST-PCIEERD, has been named one of Esquire Philippines 2025 Trailblazers for his visionary leadership in science, technology, and innovation.
UP DGE Team Wins Excellence Award at ASEAN Geospatial Challenge 2025
Recognition
April 10, 2025
A team from the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering earned the Excellence Award at the ASEAN Geospatial Challenge 2025 for their project on a Fifteen-Minute City Index. Winners were announced at the Geo Connect Asia 2025.
Sea Level Variations and Climate Action Highlighted in 51st DGE Seminar
Events
March 25, 2025
The 51st Department Seminar, held on March 6, 2025, featured research by Dr. Rosalie B. Reyes presented by Instr. Roel T. Bahia on varying sea levels in the Philippines. The talk emphasized the need for a unified vertical datum and the growing impact of sea level rise due to climate change.
PH Geodetic Institutions Sign MMoU to Strengthen Global Geodesy
Partnerships
March 17, 2025
UP DGE and NAMRIA have joined 36 other agencies and organizations worldwide in signing a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Global Geodesy Supply Chain (GGSC). The agreement, announced on March 11, 2025, underscores international collaboration in sustaining geodetic infrastructure vital for navigation, disaster resilience, and climate action.