University of Makati Tuition Fee: How This Estimate Is Calculated

University of Makati is a local government-run university funded by Makati City, which is why its tuition is heavily subsidized for qualifying residents through the city's own Project FREE program, on top of whatever national coverage applies.

Unlike UP or PUP, UMak isn't a national state university covered by RA 10931 — it's funded by the Makati city government, and its subsidy system works differently.

How UMak's Tuition Actually Works

UMak set a standard rate of ₱2,000 per unit for all students starting AY2024-2025. But most students don't pay that in full: "Project FREE" gives zero tuition to first-time enrollees, and the Proud Makatizen Scholarship subsidizes eligible Makati residents down to a "token fee." That token/miscellaneous fee ranges ₱0 to ₱5,000 per semester based on GWA (a merit-based sliding scale) — the ₱2,500 modeled in the calculator above is the midpoint of that range, not a single official figure.

What This Calculator Models

The calculator above models the standard, non-subsidized ₱2,000/unit rate plus the token-fee midpoint — useful for estimating what a non-Makati-resident or non-first-time student would pay. If you qualify for Project FREE or the Makatizen Scholarship, your actual cost will be lower, potentially ₱0.

Sources & Methodology

The standard rate and token-fee range are from UMak's own official fees FAQ, umak.edu.ph, which was blocked from automated fetching at research time, so figures are from search-indexed excerpts of it. Figures were last checked 2026-07-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Makati tuition fee really free?

For first-time enrollees, yes, under "Project FREE." Eligible Makati residents also get subsidized rates via the Proud Makatizen Scholarship. Non-subsidized students pay the standard ₱2,000/unit rate modeled above.

How much is UMak's standard tuition rate?

₱2,000 per unit, effective AY2024-2025 onward, plus a token/miscellaneous fee that ranges ₱0 to ₱5,000 per semester based on GWA.

Is UMak covered by RA 10931 like UP or PUP?

No — UMak is funded by the Makati city government, not a national SUC, so its subsidy system (Project FREE, Makatizen Scholarship) is separate from RA 10931.

What is UMak known for?

UMak is a city government-funded university whose tuition is heavily subsidized for qualifying Makati residents through the city's own Project FREE program.