Distance Education in the Philippines

University of the Philippines Open University

Interested parties who wish to be admitted as a student of the University of the Philippines Open University, whether in the undergraduate or graduate level, should take note of the following information:

Deadline for filing of Application for Admission (1st Semester 2010-2011)

UPOU Programs with admission exam (Associate in  Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies, Master of Public Management, and Doctor of Philosophy) – Saturday, January 30, 2010

All other UPOU programs – Saturday, February 27, 2010

UPOU Application Requirements

Associate in Arts applicants:

1. Correctly and completely accomplished application form for admission (in .pdf format)*
2. High School Form 137 with school dry seal or Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) result and official & original transcript of Records from former school.
3. Two identical 2″x2″ photos and two identical 1″x1″ photos (print complete name and program at the back)
4. Self-addressed stamped white envelope
5. Proof of payment of application fee of Php350.00 (US$75)

Post-Baccaluareate Program applicants:

1. Correctly and completely accomplished Application for Admission (in .pdf format)*
2. Original copy of Transcript of records (TOR) for all degrees earned (original and duplicate)PhD program applicants are required to submit original TOR for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation ( UPOU Form1a in .pdf format)* from: a) employer/supervisor; b) former professor; c) former program adviser
4. Two identical 2″x2″ photos and two identical 1″;x1″ photos (print complete name and program at the back)
5. Medical certification issued by a licensed physician
6. 500-word essay (please refer to item #30)
7. Proof of payment of application fee of Php500.00 (US$100)
8. Photocopy of PRC license/board exam rating (if applicable)
9. Photocopy of latest income tax return (ITR) [if applying for a scholarship]

For teacher applicants include:

1. photocopy of PBET/LET eligibility
2. Certificate of Teaching Load (please use UPOU Form 1b).

UPOU Online Degree Programs

Undergraduate program

Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS)

Post-baccalaureate Diploma programs

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’s programs

Master in Social Work
Master of Development Communication
Master of Distance Education
Master of Public Health
Master in 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 in Information Systems

Doctoral program

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Mathematics Education)

Nonformal courses and certificate programs, namely:

Community Mental Health
Online Teaching and Learning
Filipiniana Online
Information Technology for Health Research
Caring for the Special Child
Caring for the Older Person
New Enterprise Planning
Personal Entrepreneural Development
Introduction to E-Commerce
Certificate in Barangay Administration
Professional Teaching Certification Program
m-learning program

Questions / Inquiries

If you have others questions and or inquiries regarding the application for admission, registration, and enrollment, please contact the UPOU Office of the University Registrar at (049) 536-6001 to 6006 local 199, 101 and 102 during office hours 7AM to 12NN and 1PM to 6PM, Tuesday to Friday or email admissions@upou.edu.ph.