UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

What a way to start the year! The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been awarded Level 4 Accreditation, the highest honor granted by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Accreditation System. This recognition marks a significant milestone as UPOU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It underscores the university’s leadership in open and distance education and its unwavering dedication to delivering quality and accessible learning experiences in the Philippines and beyond.

This prestigious recognition follows the institutional accreditation process held from 5-7 November 2024. The event, organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), evaluated UPOU’s adherence to international standards in open and distance education.

The AAOU Accreditation Team, chaired by Prof. Kam Cheong Li of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, commended UPOU’s strengths and provided strategic recommendations for further growth. UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria recognized the collective efforts of the university community in achieving this remarkable feat.

For complete details about the accreditation process, please refer to this news article: UPOU Earns AAOU Institutional Accreditation, Affirming Its Commitment to Quality in Distance Education

Written by Shaira Tanay ♦ Edited by Aurora V. Lacaste, Myra Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas

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Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-30 anibersaryo ng UP Open University, malugod kayong inaanyayahan ng All UP Workers Union (AUPWU) at All UP Academic Employees Union - OU Chapter (AUPAEU - OU) sa “Pamantasang Bukas, Tahanang Bukas” sa ika-24 ng Pebrero 2025. Ang pagbubukas ng tahanan ay magsisimula sa ganap na ala-1 hanggang alas-5 ng hapon sa Community Hub, UP Open University, National Highway, Barangay Maahas, Los Baños, Laguna. Nais naming buksan ang pinto ng Unibersidad upang maipakilala ang gawain, adbokasiya, at maging ang mumunting komunidad namin sa loob ng pamantasan.Magkakaroon ng tour sa aming mapagkalingang tahanan – mga espasyong hindi karaniwang nakikita sa publiko ngunit buhay na patunay ng pagsusulong ng open and distance e-learning (ODeL). Bukod sa pagbisita sa mga espasyo, ipapakita rin sa atin sa unang pagkakataon ang exhibit ni Carlo Dimaano, Artist-in-Residence/Futurist-in-Residence ng Faculty of Information and Communication Studies na pinamagatang Aglomerasyon: Mga Tunog at Imahe ng Ilusyon at Alyenasyon. At siyempre, magkakaroon din ng mga palaro at mumunting papremyo. Halina’t samahan kami sa pagbubukas ng ika-30 anibersaryo ng UPOU! Umaasa kami sa inyong pagdalo!#UPOpenUniversity #publicservice #UPOUat30 #AUPAEU #AUPWU ... See MoreSee Less

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