Universities in the Philippines offering fully online Master’s Degree programs
Earn Your Master’s Degree at the Comfort of your Home
Lifelong learning is essential in a fast-paced professional world.
As a result, professionals must continually update their skills and knowledge to remain relevant in their respective fields. One of the best ways to climb the corporate ladder or increase your income potential is to earn your Master’s Degree.
Ever since the global pandemic last 2020, online classes and modules became the primary mode of learning among students.
This paradigm shift in the educational landscape made online learning a popular choice among those who find the method to be more convenient and conducive to their needs — even until today.
Whether you’re a busy working professional, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), a person with disability (PWD), or someone who’s looking for a career change, here are the fully online universities in the Philippines where you can earn a Master’s Degree without geographical constraints.
Author’s Disclaimer: This article is not sponsored by any of the institutions mentioned below. This is for educational purposes only.
1. AMA OEd
AMA OEd prides itself as one of the first fully online universities in the Philippines. It was established in 2015 and is currently one of the biggest online universities in the country.
The online institution offers the following Master’s Degree programs as of September 2023: Master in Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Arts in Computer Education, Master’s in Business Administration, Master’s in Information Technology, and Master’s in Public Administration.
Besides its Master’s Degree programs, AMA OEd also offers a wide variety of undergraduate and doctoral programs, as well as short courses with certificates.
For more information, please visit the AMA OEd official website.
2. UP Open University
The University of the Philippines Open University (UP-OU) is the pioneer of online universities in the country. According to the official website, it was established last February 23, 1995 and continues to be one of the leading distance education institutions in the Philippines.
UP-OU offers the following online Master’s Degree programs as of September 2023: Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of ASEAN Studies, Master of Public Management, Master of Social Work, Master of Education programs, Master of Information Systems, and many more.
Besides its master’s programs, UP-OU also offers certificate, associate, diploma, undergraduate, and doctoral programs.
For a complete list of programs offered and detailed admission requirements, please visit the UP Open University official website.
3. Mapúa University
Mapúa University’s fully online programs promise to deliver an “anytime, anywhere” flexible mode of learning.
According to their post on LinkedIn, Mapúa University offers eight (8) fully online Master’s Degree programs, majority of which are focused in science and engineering.
For a more updated information on the current online programs available, please visit the official Mapúa University website.
4. Philippine Christian University
The Philippine Christian University (PCU) is a Protestant private university related to The United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Its main campus is located in Manila, but the institution also offers online courses.
PCU offers fully online non-thesis Master’s Degree programs, most of which are specific to Business Administration and Management.
The Master in Management program offers the following majors: Accounting, Public Administration, Public Health Administration, Hospitality Administration, Educational Management, Criminal Justice, Environmental Planning, National Security Administration, Police Administration, and International Business.
Although it has been under hot water for the past couple of months due to the cause order issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) against the university, PCU continues to offer its courses and programs to all aspiring applicants.
