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| Type | Public open university distance education |
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| Established | 1990 |
| President | Manuel Muhi |
| Director | Anna Ruby Gapasin (executive)[1] |
| Location | , |
| Campus | 9 physical and 1 virtual campuses |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Affiliations | ICDE, AAOU, PSDL, APKBODL[permanent dead link] |
| Website | www |
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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System is the nontraditional/distance studies unit of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. It began with the offering of non-degree (technical-vocational) courses in 1970s and was formally established in 1990, making it the first open learning institution in the country. It is one of the only two open learning institutions in the Philippines recognized by the UNESCO Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning.[2]
The PUP Open University was established 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. It is also known as the "Pamantasang Bayan," literally translating as "Nation's University" in Filipino.
The students under the PUP OU program are not required to physically attend classes in a traditional classroom setting, or set foot on the campus. Instead, they can get the education they want wherever it is most convenient and conducive on their educational activities.[3]
- ^ "PUP Open University". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning". Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning. Retrieved April 13, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Fast Facts About the PUP Open University". pupopenu.tripod.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.