Online degree programs were first offered in the Philippines in the early 1990s, which saw a steady growth in the number of government and private institutions in the country. Also…
1990s - Rise of the open universities in Philippines
One of the recognized higher education institutions (HEI) offering online degree programs in the country is the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), founded in 1995. OPOU is the…
2000s - Technological advances in universities
The eLearning market begins to emerge in the Philippines in the early 2000s. The online courses offered up to then, however, are limited to certificate and vocational training. The government…
At the turn of the millennium, internet technology gained in importance in the education system of the Philippines. This technological milestone gives way to more public and private universities offering…
2010 - High economic growth impacts college programs
There are nearly 2,300 colleges in the Philippines, according to Business World Online, of which 1,259 offered business degrees in 2012. According to CHED, the number of enrollments in tertiary…
The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) can be seen as one of the major breakthroughs in improving the offering of online degree programs in the Philippines. Under…
Driven by the growing economy, more and more universities are now offering online degree programs for both Filipino and international students across the country. And with the educational programs from…