Admission FAQs

This folder contains individual solution articles for every frequently asked question about admission to the UP Open University

I did not finish college. Can I apply for UPOU Graduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master's, Doctorate) programs?
Unfortunately, UPOU Graduate programs require applicants to be at least college graduates. You can apply for non-formal courses instead: Continuing Educatio...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:57 AM
I was accepted to UPOU before, but I was not able to continue with my enrollment due to some matters. What should I do?
Please send an email to the UPOU Admission Section: admissions@upou.edu.ph.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:54 AM
I want to transfer to UPOU, but my grades do not meet the requirements. What should I do?
Please send an email to the UPOU Admission Section: admissions@upou.edu.ph.  For reference, please view this article: Application for Transfer of Credits
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:47 AM
I want to transfer to UPOU, what is the process?
Please read through this information on the transfer of credits. Students/Applicants apply for transfer of credit for courses that are equivalent in con...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:25 AM
I was a UP student in another campus years ago, but did not finish my studies. What should I do?
If you wish to study in the UP Open University, you can apply as transferee.  Do note of the guidelines and requirements for Transfer of Credits.  S...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:59 AM
I was a college student many years ago, but did not finish my studies due to some matters. Can I study in UPOU?
Whether you were from UP or another university, if you have college units, and you have your records with you, you can apply as transferee to the UP Open Un...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:54 AM
I graduated from high school many years ago. I want to pursue college education. Can I study in UPOU?
You can apply for admission to the UP Open University (UPOU).  Please read through this General Information Bulletin on Undergraduate Admissions to know...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM
Does UPOU accept non-UP graduates or affiliates? Foreign applicants? OFWs? Foreigners in the Philippines?
The UP Open University's (UPOU) degree, Associate, and Certification programs are open for admission. Admission to UPOU is open to the following: P...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:30 AM
I want to study at UPOU. Am I qualified to enroll?
Please note that admission and enrollment are two different processes in the UP Open University (UPOU). Admission is when you apply for a program, while enr...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:20 AM
How do top ten graduates of high school apply for UPOU?
Filipino graduates of public high schools who belong to the Top Ten of their graduating class are qualified for automatic admission (i.e. they need not take...
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 10:14 AM