Other facilities include 10 residential halls, a health service, a shopping center and recreational facilities. The International Center accommodates international students and has a capacity of approximately 170 residents. The U.P. Balay Kalinaw can also house visiting professors and exchange students. Diliman is located in Quezon City, considered to be the greenest city in Metro Manila. The campus is a self-contained community, but is also within ten minutes of the city's commercial center.
Public transportation is cheap and readily available.
Filipino, the Tagalog-based national language, is used in many undergraduate courses. Teachers may switch to English if an international student is enrolled in their class. Exchange students are advised to inquire before enrolling to avoid problems. A stipend is provided for housing and meal expenses.