Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program A nationally recognized alternative higher education pathway that transforms professional experience into academic credentials—allowing qualified professionals to earn a degree faster and smarter.
ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program) is an alternative education program in the Philippines designed for working professionals who were unable to complete or enter college.
Instead of traditional classroom-based learning, ETEEAP recognizes prior learning—knowledge, skills, achievements, and competencies gained through professional work—and converts them into academic credits.
Designed for experienced professionals with proven competencies
Earn a bachelor’s degree without traditional schooling
Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience
Evaluation of competencies, documents, and achievements
Academic credits deducted from degree requirements
Finish a four-year degree in as little as 6–18 months
Operates under Executive Order No. 330, signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on May 10, 1996.
Administered by the Commission on Higher Education through deputized institutions.
ETEEAP graduates are treated the same as regular graduates of HEIs.
Traditional degree programs typically require four to five years of residency. ETEEAP follows the same academic standards but allows qualified professionals to receive academic credits upon enrollment—dramatically reducing completion time.
Many ETEEAP students gain more than half of their degree requirements at the start, enabling faster completion of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Important: Official Transcript of Records must be sent directly by the issuing institution to the deputized ETEEAP HEI for verification.
Coordinate with your Area Coordinator to be added.
Full Name, Program, and Area Coordinator.
Fill out the form and submit required documents.
Certificate of Enrollment or Letter of Acceptance.