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University of the Philippines, Oblation

The Journey Towards Excellence

As the country’s National University, the University of the Philippines is mandated to maintain and enhance academic excellence, lead in setting academic standards, and initiate innovations in the performance of its functions in teaching, research, creative work, administration, and public services. In maintaining such, its degree program offerings and support services must be quality assured. 

The University is called to action to demonstrate and participate in various assessment procedures to gather up-to-date baseline data and to help units plan more effectively to improve their academic performance and operational efficiency.

QAO News and Updates

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from the QAO Office of Quality Assurance, including updates on events, initiatives, and achievements.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

UPD QAO holds API fund onboarding session for 2026 project proponents​

The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office held an onboarding session for project proponents of approved Academic Program Improvement (API) Fund 2026 programs on February 2 at Seminar Room C, National Engineering Center. The session covered key budgeting, accounting, and procurement guidelines for implementing API-funded projects.

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SDG 4: Quality Education

UP Diliman Advances Evidence-Based Engagement with Global University Rankings through QS/THE Symposium

As global university rankings continue to shape how higher education institutions are perceived, evaluated, and engaged worldwide, the University of the Philippines Diliman convened academic and administrative units for the QS and THE University Rankings Symposium on December 5, 2025, at the UP National Engineering Center Audio-Visual Room (AVR).

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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

5 more UPD undergraduate engineering programs complete their PTC-ACBET accreditation visit​

The Bachelor of Science programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Geodetic Engineering successfully completed the 57th Philippine Technological Council-Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET) Accreditation Visit on November 18-20, 2025, at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

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QAO Vision

  • The UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office takes the lead in the implementation of an innovative and sustainable quality management system by 2030.

QAO Mission

  • The Quality Assurance Office shall:

ANCHOR academic and administrative excellence standards of performance on global quality assurance practices.

MONITOR AND EVALUATE academic programs and administrative support services in pursuit of continuous improvement.

PROMOTE quality assurance programs through capacity building initiatives and external engagements.

IMPLEMENT quality assurance policies, systems and procedures towards operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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