Distance Education in the Philippines

This is somewhat related to my last post. I decided to put in here the institutions or schools, that I was able to research, which offer full academic degree programs via distance learning that are duly recognized by the Philippine government, through accreditation with the Commission on Higher Education, are shown below. Their programs enjoy the same legal status and privileges as those offered in traditional colleges and universities, and are eligible for credit to other institutions of higher learning.

Asian Institute for Distance Education

Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE) is a distance learning college accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the official government agency regulating all colleges and universities in the Philippines.

AIDE is a private, non-sectarian, higher education institution offering programs leading to baccalaureate degrees via a mixed mode of instruction, largely dependent on self-instructional module packages.

CAP College Foundation

Academic programs: CAP College offers associate degree, baccalaureate degree, and masteral degree programs in business, education, social sciences, liberal arts, and information technology.

Teaching method: Students have the option of taking courses online, by mail, or by pick-up of their module packages. Midterm and final examinations are proctored and have to be physically taken on-site.

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Open University

The Open University of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, headquartered at the Gusaling Don Pepe Atienza at Intramuros, Manila, has operated a continuing education program for working adults and professionals in its several partner institutions and agencies in and out of the country. It is designed to provide higher education and improved qualifications to individuals who are unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education because of personal and professional responsibilities. It offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Open University

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Open University (PUP-OU), or the Pamantasang Bayan (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Bukás na Unibersidad) or the PUP Center for Distance Learning Education is located at Mabini Campus in Manila. It was established in 1995 to meet the needs of those who cannot physically go to regular classes.

The following degree programs are offered via distance learning:

Master in Educational Management
Master in Public Administration
Master in Construction Management
Master in Communication
Bachelor in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor in Entrepreneurial Management
Post-Baccalaureate in Computer Technology
Post-Baccalaureate in Library and Information Science
Post-Baccalaureate in Entrepreneurial Management

Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute

The Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute School of Organization Development, also known as SAIDI School of OD or simply SAIDI, is a graduate school in Antipolo City, Rizal Province, Philippines.

SAIDI is one of only few graduate institutions in the country to offer distance learning programs for working professionals. As of 2008, SAIDI offers academic programs in business, education, information technology, and language. The graduate school maintains an international faculty and admits students from different countries around the world.

University of the Philippines, Open University

The University of the Philippines, Open University (U.P.O.U.), headquartered at Los Baños, Laguna, was established on February 23, 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 were unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education because of personal and professional obligations.

UPOU provides quality higher and continuing education to Filipinos through the distance education system. 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.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has declared the UPOU as the National Center of Excellence in Open Learning and Distance Education in recognition of its achievements in this field and its vital role in pushing the frontiers of learning in service to the Filipino nation.

Hope this will help give you information about the distance education in the Philippines.