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University of the Philippines Open University

Public university in Laguna, Philippines

University of the Philippines Open University
Summary

Public university in Laguna, Philippines

FieldValue
nameUniversity of the Philippines Open University
imageUPOUlogo updated.png
image_size250px
other_nameUPOU, UP Open University
mottoHonor, Excellence, Service
establishedFebruary 23, 1995
typeNational Public research university, Open university
presidentAngelo Jimenez
vice_chancellorAurora V. Lacaste (Academic Affairs)
Jean A. Saludadez (Finance and Administration)
budget₱194.977 million (2019)
chancellorJoane V. Serrano
total_staff346 (2019)
students4,086 (2019)
undergrad841 (2019)
postgrad3,245 (2019)
cityLos Baños
provinceLaguna
countryPhilippines
coordinates
campus_typeVirtual campus
languageEnglish
free_labelHymn
free"U.P. Naming Mahal" ("U.P. Beloved")
colors[[File:UP colors.svg15pxborder]] UP Maroon and UP Forest Green
academic_affiliationICDE, AAOU, APRU, CODEPP
website
logo[[File:UP logotype.svg260px]]
pushpin_mapPhilippines Laguna#Luzon mainland#Philippines
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Laguna##Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines

Jean A. Saludadez (Finance and Administration)

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).

History

University of the Philippines Open University was established on February 23, 1995, as the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. It is mandated by Republic Act No. 10650, also known as the Open and Distance Learning Act of 2014, to assist the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in their open distance learning functions.

In 2024, UPOU earned higher education accreditation from the Asian Association of Open Universities.

Academics

UP Open University Oblation

The UP Open University delivers its programs and courses through distance education (DE). Learners study through independent self-learning using specially designed learning materials and resources. Teaching and learning are mediated through the use of technology like print, audio, video and the internet. Students interact with their instructors and their peers through virtual classrooms, SMS, email, and web conferencing. Almost all courses are offered through online learning mode.

In January 2024, UPOU is offering free 24 Massive open online courses which cover various categories, including "ODeL teacher accreditation, child rights protection, technology for teaching and learning, educational media production, sustainable development, business analytics, introduction to distance education, and more."

UPOU offers accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees as well as diploma courses and Professional Teaching Certificates (PTC) to Filipino and international students in more than 70 countries.

Headquarters

UPDiliman]] campus

The UP Open University Headquarters is located in Los Baños, Laguna, close to the International Rice Research Institute.

The university also maintains a satellite office at the National Computer Center Building in Diliman, Quezon City. In the future, the university will move to a new campus in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.

Academic Affiliation

UPOU maintains membership in the follow local and international academic associations:

Local

  • Philippine Society for Distance Learning (PSDL)

International

  • International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
  • Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU)
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)

Notable alumni

  • Jejomar Binay - Diploma in Environment and Natural Resource Management graduate. Former Mayor of Makati and former Vice President of the Philippines.
  • Migz Zubiri - Graduate, Master in Environment and Natural Resources Management. Former Senate President of the Philippines and former Bukidnon 3rd district representative.
  • Sarah Geronimo - Graduate, Associate in Arts. Singer.
  • Cathy Untalan - Diploma in Environment and Natural Resource Management. Beauty pageant titleholder.

References

References

  1. (May 14, 2024). "UP president Angelo Jimenez unveils university's new motto: 'Honor. Excellence. Service'". [[The Philippine Star]].
  2. Iskomunidad. (n.d.). "University of the Philippines System".
  3. "U.P. Statistics 2019". University of the Philippines System Budget Office.
  4. "About".
  5. (2019). "UP Statistics for CY 2019".
  6. (2019). "UP Statistics for CY 2019".
  7. superadmin. (2022-08-25). "Meet CODEPP: The New Consortium that will Push Forward Open Distance eLearning in Ph".
  8. (2012-04-05). "Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Distance Education: Models, Policies and Research". Routledge.
  9. "R.A. 9500 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY".
  10. "Republic Act No. 10650".
  11. (January 15, 2025). "UP Open University earns Asian universities accreditation". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
  12. Mabate, Angela. (January 16, 2024). "Here’s the list of 24 free online courses from UP Open University".
  13. "About".
  14. Lontoc, Jo Florendo B.. (2022-12-12). "Construction underway on UP New Clark City".
  15. (August 2025). "UPOU - ICDE Member".
  16. "AAOU Full Members".
  17. "APRU Members".
  18. "Profile of Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay". ABS-CBN News.
  19. "Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri". Senate of the Philippines.
  20. (April 15, 2015). "Sarah G wants to return to school". [[ABS-CBN News]].
  21. Solitario, J. (March 5, 2018). "From Iska to Beauty Queen". University of the Philippines.
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