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(04-08-2026, 07:15 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: You could also consider enquiring about the Polytechnic University of the Philippines online DPA (https://www.pup.edu.ph/cpspa/dpa). I don't have any details on the program apart from the website but public universities in the Philippines typically charge 500USD a semester as a development fee for international students and then around ~30USD a credit hour on top. This means that you could potentially get a doctorate in the low to mid thousands. They also got other cheap online PhDs in subjects such as Development Education from other universities in the country if that's your cup of tea.
What is the typical time to completion on a DPA from them?
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(04-08-2026, 07:51 PM)EliEverIsAHero Wrote: (04-08-2026, 07:15 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: You could also consider enquiring about the Polytechnic University of the Philippines online DPA (https://www.pup.edu.ph/cpspa/dpa). I don't have any details on the program apart from the website but public universities in the Philippines typically charge 500USD a semester as a development fee for international students and then around ~30USD a credit hour on top. This means that you could potentially get a doctorate in the low to mid thousands. They also got other cheap online PhDs in subjects such as Development Education from other universities in the country if that's your cup of tea.
What is the typical time to completion on a DPA from them?
No clue, sorry. You would have to inquire with the university. Just happened on the program whilst doing some of my own research on degrees in the Philippines.
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(04-08-2026, 11:26 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: (04-08-2026, 07:51 PM)EliEverIsAHero Wrote: (04-08-2026, 07:15 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: You could also consider enquiring about the Polytechnic University of the Philippines online DPA (https://www.pup.edu.ph/cpspa/dpa). I don't have any details on the program apart from the website but public universities in the Philippines typically charge 500USD a semester as a development fee for international students and then around ~30USD a credit hour on top. This means that you could potentially get a doctorate in the low to mid thousands. They also got other cheap online PhDs in subjects such as Development Education from other universities in the country if that's your cup of tea.
What is the typical time to completion on a DPA from them?
No clue, sorry. You would have to inquire with the university. Just happened on the program whilst doing some of my own research on degrees in the Philippines.
They also seem to require an entrance exam. Which it isn't clear if the entrance exam is taken remotely or requires on-site presence in the Philippines.
Accredited degrees/Education:
Applying to: Doctoral programs in International Affairs and Public Policy (National/Homeland Security & Conflict Studies focus)
MSc, Defense and Strategic Studies (Completed), Missouri State University
MA, Asian Studies, Florida State University
BSc, International Affairs: World Religions Concentration, Florida State University
Graduate Certificate, Intelligence Studies, Florida State University
Certificate, Emergency Management, Florida State University
Unaccredited degrees/Education/Training:
D.Div. (Honorary), Universal Life Church Seminary
Notary License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
TESOL Certificate, Arizona State University
Business Research Certificate, Florida State University
Cyber Intelligence and Cryptocurrency - Independent Study, DHS
Emergency Management Institute - Independent Study (Multiple Courses), FEMA
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(04-09-2026, 04:39 AM)EliEverIsAHero Wrote: (04-08-2026, 11:26 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: (04-08-2026, 07:51 PM)EliEverIsAHero Wrote: (04-08-2026, 07:15 PM)degreeappreciator123 Wrote: You could also consider enquiring about the Polytechnic University of the Philippines online DPA (https://www.pup.edu.ph/cpspa/dpa). I don't have any details on the program apart from the website but public universities in the Philippines typically charge 500USD a semester as a development fee for international students and then around ~30USD a credit hour on top. This means that you could potentially get a doctorate in the low to mid thousands. They also got other cheap online PhDs in subjects such as Development Education from other universities in the country if that's your cup of tea.
What is the typical time to completion on a DPA from them?
No clue, sorry. You would have to inquire with the university. Just happened on the program whilst doing some of my own research on degrees in the Philippines.
They also seem to require an entrance exam. Which it isn't clear if the entrance exam is taken remotely or requires on-site presence in the Philippines.
From this link it appears to be online:
https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/ousee
However, it is not clear whether they accept international students or only Filipinos. You would need to inquire with the university
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