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{{Infobox university
 | name                   = Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University
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 | director               = Anna Ruby Gapasin (executive)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pup.edu.ph/OU/ |title=PUP Open University |publisher=Polytechnic University of the Philippines |accessdate=July 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423055308/http://www.pup.edu.ph/ou/ |archive-date=April 23, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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The '''Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System''' is the [[distance education|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://asiapacific=odl2.oum.edu.my/ODL/index_unesco.asp |title=Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning |publisher=Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning |accessdate=April 13, 2015 }}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 

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 language|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fast Facts About the PUP Open University |url=https://pupopenu.tripod.com/fast/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=pupopenu.tripod.com}}</ref> 

==Academics==

===Institutes and center===
PUP Open University consists of three units: Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education, Institute of Non-Traditional Studies Program and ETEEAP, and the Center of Professional and Continuing Studies, under which the Nontraditional Study Program and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program are under.
====Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education====
Institute of Open and Distance Education / Transnational Education allows students to learn independently with the guidance of a teacher or in an online classroom, students may interact with the teacher and other students while studying.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polytechnic University of the Philippines |url=https://www.pup.edu.ph/ous/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=www.pup.edu.ph}}</ref>
====Institute of Non-Traditional Studies and ETEEAP====
Institute of Non-traditional Studies and ETEEAP gives an opportunity to practitioners and executives to complete their college degrees or graduate programs and earn their diplomas without having to take a leave from the jobs.
====Institute for Continuing and Professional Development====
Institute for Continuing and Professional Development in collaboration with the Professional Regulations Commission, the Commission on Higher Education, and other government agencies provide courses to enhance an individual's knowledge and skills through integrated industry-based professional development experiences.

==Learning Centers==
[[File:PUP NALLRC.jpg|thumb|200px|Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources in the Mabini Campus, which houses the headquarters of the Open University]]

The PUP OU has 9 Learning Centers in strategic locations in the country. Most of the centers are mostly located in other PUP campuses in the selected regions of the country.

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!Learning Center
!Director
!Campus location
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|Manila
|Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo
|[[Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center]], PUP Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
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|Quezon City
|Dir. Pascualito B. Gatan
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Quezon City|PUP Quezon City]], Commonwealth, Quezon City
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|Lopez
|Dir. Rufo Bueza
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Lopez|PUP Lopez]], Lopez, Quezon
|-
|Maragondon
|Dir. Denise A. Abril
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Maragondon|PUP Maragondon]], Maragondon, Cavite
|-
|Sablayan
|Dir. Laurence P. Usona
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sablayan|PUP Sablayan]], Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
|-
|Sta. Rosa
|Dir. Charito A. Montemayor
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santa Rosa|PUP Sta. Rosa]], New Sta. Rosa Village, Congco Subd., Tagapo, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
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|Sto. Tomas
|Dir. Frederick O. Ramos
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santo Tomas|PUP Sto. Tomas]], Sto. Tomas, Batangas
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|Taguig
|Dir. Sharon Joy F. Pelayo
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Taguig|PUP Taguig]], Lower Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
|-
|Unisan
|Dir. Edwin G. Malabuyoc 
|[[Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Unisan|PUP Unisan]], Ibabang Ilaya, Unisan, Quezon
|}
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In 2007, OU has launched the '''Open University Learning Management System (PUPOU-LMS or eMabini)''', where the faculty of the OU can hold classes online to Filipino students in [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Singapore]], and [[Vietnam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/newsroom/phl-embassies-and-consulates/5380-phl-ambassador-addresses-graduating-class-of-pup-open-university-in-abu-dhabi/ |title=
PHL Ambassador Addresses Graduating Class of PUP- Open University in Abu Dhabi
|publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines |accessdate=April 13, 2015}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.pup.edu.ph/ Polytechnic University of the Philippines] Official website

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