Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines are grouped differently in other countries. HEIs are grouped as follows:
- National University
The University of the Philippines is the country’s national university by virtue of RA 9500 also known as The University of the Philippines Charter of 2008. Established in 1908, this premier institute of higher learning is now a university system composed of eight constituent universities located in 17 campuses all over the archipelago.
- Private Higher Education Institutions
Private higher education institutions in the Philippines are further classified into sectarian and non-sectarian. Sectarian private institutions are usually non-stock, non-profit, duly incorporated, owned and operated by a religious organization.
- Public Higher Education Institutions
Public Higher Education Institutions are all non-sectarian entities, and are further classified into two types: State university and college (SUC) or Local college and university (LCU).
a. State universities and colleges (SUCs) refers to any public institution of higher learning that was created by an Act passed by the Congress of the Philippines. These institutions are fully subsidized by the national government, and may be considered as a corporate body. SUCs are fully funded by the national government as determined by the Philippine Congress.
b. Local colleges and universities (LCUs) are run by local government units.
c. Other Government Schools (OGS) and Special Government Schools
*Based on the submission of higher education institutions, as compiled by OPRKM-Knowledge Management Division as of June 8, 2018
Source: https://ched.gov.ph/distribution-of-higher-education-institutions-by-institution-type-ay-2017-18/