University of the Philippines

The University of the Philippines is a state university system in the Philippines and is the country's national university. Founded by the American colonial government on June 18, 1908, for the Filipinos, it was established through the ratification of Act No. 1870 of the 1st Philippine Legislature to provide "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief, and political affiliation".ja UP has institutional autonomy as the country's national university as mandated by Republic Act No. 9500 (UP Charter of 2008). The University of the Philippines remains the top university in the country, according to the latest QS World University Rankings, after its ranking improved to 367th this year from 374th in 2016.

The University of the Philippines has four institutional colors. The first two colors are based on ART 466. The 2005 Revised Code of the University of the Philippines System. These are Maroon is the Primary color of the University, and Forest green which is its complementary color. The next two colors are Gold which is applicable only as an accent color and provides definition to the details and main sections of the Seal. Spot Black which is used for the logotype. Addition or introduction of other supplementary colors is not permitted in order to preserve the identity of the University.