Last Tuesday I received an email from my friends in Bangkok – asking me what universities in our country that offer distance learning courses. I did some research on the Internet and the result was quite good. Let me share what I found.

1. University of the Philippines Open University (http://www.upou.org/)

This is a well known university in the Philippines including abroad. The Open University was founded on February 23, 1995. It is located in Los Banos, Laguna. The university offers undergraduate program, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Master’s program, Doctoral Program, and non-formal courses. Below are the lists of degree programs:

Undergraduate Program

Associate in Arts

Bachelor of Arts Multimedia Studies

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Diploma in Social Work

Diploma in Computer Science

Diploma in Research and Development Program

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 Program

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

Master in Information Systems

Doctoral Program

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Non-formal courses and certificates

Online teaching and learning

Filipiniana Online

Information Technology for Health Research

Caring for the Special Child

Caring for Older Person

New Enterprise Planning

Personal Entrepreneurial Development

Introduction to E-commerce

Certificate in Barangay Administration

Professional Teaching Certification Program

2. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (http://www.pup.edu.ph/)

This university is the country’s largest state university. It started from its humble beginning as a Business School in 1904. At present, it has 6 campuses and 14 extension branches outside National Capital Region. The Open University offers Undergraduate program, Post-graduate programs, and Master’s program. Below are the lists of degree programs:

Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor in Entrepreneurial Management

Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Post-Baccalaureate in Computer Technology
Post-Baccalaureate in Entrepreneurial Management
Post-Baccalaureate in Library and Information Science

Master Degrees
Master in Construction Management
Master in Educational Management
Master in Mass Communication
Master in Public Administration

Aside from the Open University program, PUP also offers Non Traditional Program (NTSP) and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).

For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.pup.edu.ph/ntspeteeap/

3. CAP COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC

This college was established in 1988 and known as the ‘pioneer in educational innovations in the Philippines’. The college is recognized by the Commission on Higher of Education, and it has linkage with international organizations such as: International Council for Distance Education (ICDE), Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Open and Distance Learning Foundation (ODLF). The college offers Undergraduate programs and Graduate Programs. Below are the lists of degree programs:

Undergraduate Programs

College of Liberal Arts

BA History BA Political Science

BA Pastoral Studies BA Journalism

BA Economics BA Sociology

BA English BA Mathematics

BA Psychology BA Information Technology

College of Business Administration

Certificate in General Skills

Certificate in Sales Management

Certificate in Wholesaling and Retailing

BS in Business Administration major in

  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Entrepreneurship

Graduate Programs

Master of Business Management in Management or Marketing

Master of Arts in Education (joint program with PWU)

For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.capcow.com/

4. Asian Institute for Distance Education

AIDE is a private and non-sectarian institution recognized by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It was established in 1984 and one of the oldest distance course provider in the Philippines. The college was headed by Dean Antonio O. Cojuangco.

The college offers three degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

For more information, kindly visit this site: http://asianinstituefordistanceeducation.com/

5. Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute School of Organization Development

This is a graduate school located in Antipolo City, Rizal. It was established in 1975 by a group of educators and since then, it started accepting students not only in the Philippines, but also abroad.

SAIDI offers the following graduate programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development
  • Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development
  • Master of Arts in Instructional Development and Technology
  • Master of Arts in Instruction Development major in TESOL

For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.saidi.edu.ph/

6. Central Luzon State University Open University

CLSU Open University was founded on August 29, 1997. It is located in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. The open university offers Master’s program, Doctoral program, and certificate courses. Below are the lists of degree programs:

  • Master of Science in Education
  • Master of Professional Studies in Education
  • Master of Science in Rural Environment
  • Master of Professional Studies in Rural Environment
  • Master in Local Government Management
  • Master in Agribusiness Management
  • Master in Renewable Energy System
  • Master in Environmental Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Environment
  • Certificate in Teaching

For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.openuni-clsu.edu.ph

7. Cebu International Distance Education College (www.cidec-edu-ph.com)

8. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Open University (www.plm.edu.ph)

9 comments

  1. human resources management  

    27/1/10

    Awesome List!! Thanks for Detail Outline of Courses and programs!!

    Useful information!!

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    24/4/10

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    27/4/10

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    29/4/10

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  5. cagayan de oro schools  

    3/8/10

    Ohh this is a good news to me! im also looking for a school that offers courses from a distance. nice post. keep it up..you helped me a lot ^_^.

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