Honor, Excellence, and Service

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs stands committed to fulfilling the University’s mandate to lead the nation in higher education and development.

New Research and Creative Work

Initiatives for the People

As the country’s national university, UP takes the lead in advancing innovative strategies and approaches for a responsive curriculum and instruction, continuous faculty development, and holistic quality assurance.

In all these areas, the OVPAA plays a crucial role in ensuring an educational environment that promotes inclusive growth, sustainability, and a progressive national consciousness.  Supported by its specialized units, the OVPAA strengthens the University’s commitment to serving the Filipino people and protecting the environment.

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About the University

Established in 1908, the University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s premier institution for higher learning. For over a century, UP has continuously produced innovators and critical thinkers leading our nation-building toward a progressive, equitable future.

Under its Charter of 2008 (Republic Act 9500), UP is mandated as the national university to perform its unique and distinctive leadership in higher education and development.

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UP by the Numbers

A closer look at key figures of the country’s premier national university

Source: UP Statistics 2023

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A Culture of Excellence

Since its founding in 1908, UP has served as a cradle and home to brilliant minds who are shaping and defining the national identity. 

#1

University in the Philippines

QS World University Rankings 2027

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Who we are

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) is the University of the Philippines System’s key academic support and implementation unit.

The OVPAA is dedicated to achieving academic excellence, collegiality, ethical and democratic governance, international recognition, and a culture of creativity, research, and innovation toward the fulfillment of UP’s mission as the national university.

Office of Admissions

The Office of Admissions aims to realize a democratized admission system for the selection of the best and brightest UP students.

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Office of International Linkages

OIL promotes academic and research collaboration with universities all over the globe through student and faculty exchange, joint research, network participation, sharing of educational resources, and other international academic and research activities.

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Office of Student Development Services

The OSDS oversees academic support, financial assistance, and student welfare policies and programs, allowing UP students to demonstrate resilience, academic leadership, and public service.

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Center for Education and Development

The UP Center for Education and Development (CEDEV) is a regional and international hub for policy engagement that examines the role of education in achieving broader development goals.
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Center for Women's and Gender Studies

The CWGS serves as the oversight body on women’s/gender concerns, acts as catalyst for gender mainstreaming, authority on women’s concerns, and lead advocate of women’s empowerment, gender equity, and gender equality.

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UP Press

The UP Press is the official publishing house for all constituent units of the UP system, and is the first university press in the country.

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UP-CIFAL Philippines

UP CIFAL Philippines offers an array of integrative, innovative, forward-looking, developmentally relevant capacity-building courses anchored upon the academic expertise of the University of the Philippines, the hands-on knowledge of practitioners on the ground, and the global experience of our partners from abroad.

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Offices under the OVPAA

Offices under the OVPAA are specialized units that support the academic priorities and initiatives of the university. These are:

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