About
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is the pioneering and leading institution for open and distance e-learning in the Philippines, offering flexible and accessible higher education primarily through online modalities. It is renowned for its innovative approach to education, making it particularly well-suited for international students seeking quality Philippine education remotely. While there isn't a traditional 'campus experience,' UPOU's entire infrastructure is designed to support learners globally, providing comprehensive online resources, virtual student support services, and English-taught programs. Its distinctive characteristic is its commitment to democratizing access to education through technology, allowing students from diverse backgrounds and locations to pursue degrees without geographical constraints.
Background
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is a public research university and is the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. UPOU was established in 1995 by the UP Board of Regents as the evolution of the UP Distance Education Program. As of 2019, UPOU had 4,086 students enrolled in various programs representing 7.3% of the student population of the entire University of the Philippines system. This makes it the 4th largest constituent university by student population after UP Manila, and just slightly more than UP Visayas, which had 7.2%, while having the smallest budget of any constituent university. UPOU was declared the National Center of Excellence in Open Learning and Distance Education by the Commission on Higher Education and is the leader of the Consortium of Open Distance Education Providers in the Philippines (CODEPP) and a member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE).
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