How much is UP Open University tuition fee per unit?

P1,000 per unit, a uniform rate across all program levels (undergraduate through doctorate) - UPOU's own official rate, not tiered like other UP campuses' Socialized Tuition System.

Is UPOU tuition free under RA 10931?

For qualifying Filipino undergraduates, yes, the same as other UP campuses. UPOU's Bachelor's and Associate programs are covered.

Does this include all UPOU fees?

Not quite - UPOU also charges a P100 instructional-materials fee per course, which isn't modeled here since it scales with your course load rather than being a flat per-semester charge.

What is UPOU known for?

UPOU is the UP System's dedicated distance-learning university, offering degree and non-degree programs entirely remotely, unlike every other UP constituent campus.

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UP Open University Tuition Fee: How This Estimate Is Calculated

UP Open University is the UP System's distance-learning constituent university, letting students pursue degree and non-degree programs remotely without needing to attend a physical campus — a structurally different model from every other UP campus.

Unlike UP's other constituent universities, UPOU doesn't use the Socialized Tuition System's discount brackets — as a distance learning institution, it charges one uniform rate to everyone.

One Rate for All Levels

UPOU charges ₱1,000 per unit across all program levels, from undergraduate through doctorate, plus a flat ₱2,000 per term in miscellaneous fees. RA 10931 free tuition still applies to qualifying Filipino undergraduates — see the UP Diliman page for the general RA 10931 explanation.

Not Modeled: Per-Course Materials Fee

UPOU also charges a ₱100 instructional-materials fee per course, not modeled here since it's charged per course rather than as a flat per-semester amount — your real total will run a little higher than this estimate once that's added.

Sources & Methodology

Figures are from UPOU's own official tuition and fees information, registrar.upou.edu.ph. Figures were last checked 2026-07-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is UP Open University tuition fee per unit?: P1,000 per unit, a uniform rate across all program levels (undergraduate through doctorate) — UPOU's own official rate, not tiered like other UP campuses' Socialized Tuition System.
Is UPOU tuition free under RA 10931?: For qualifying Filipino undergraduates, yes, the same as other UP campuses. UPOU's Bachelor's and Associate programs are covered.
Does this include all UPOU fees?: Not quite — UPOU also charges a P100 instructional-materials fee per course, which isn't modeled here since it scales with your course load rather than being a flat per-semester charge.
What is UPOU known for?: UPOU is the UP System's dedicated distance-learning university, offering degree and non-degree programs entirely remotely, unlike every other UP constituent campus.