About the Institution
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was established on 23 February 1995 as the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. Its mandate is to provide education opportunities to individuals aspiring for higher education and improved qualifications but who are unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education. pecifically, the UPOU provides quality higher and continuing education to Filipinos through distance education. Its mission is to give its students formal qualification, as well as to develop in them the discipline and capability to become lifelong learners who are at home in today's knowledge society.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS)
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Graduate Certificate in Distance Education (within the Master of Distance Education)
Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Research and Development Management
Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management
Diploma in Science Teaching
Diploma in Mathematics Teaching
Diploma in Language and Literacy Education
Diploma in Social Studies Education
Master of Social Work
Master of Development Communication
Master of Distance Education
Master of Public Health
Master of Hospital Administration
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Public Management
Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management
Master of Arts in Education (Language and Literacy Education)
Master of Arts in Education (Social Studies)
Master of Information Systems
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Physics Education
Mathematics Education)
Doctor of Communication (DComm)