The UP Office of International Linkages (OIL) leads and supports the internationalization efforts of the University of the Philippines System. Through strategic partnerships, mobility programs, international grants, and global engagement initiatives, OIL strengthens UP’s role as a leading public, national, and global university.

Connecting UP to the World

UP OIL serves as the University’s central coordinating office for international academic cooperation. We work with UP Constituent Universities, foreign higher education institutions, embassies, international organizations, and academic networks to expand opportunities for students, faculty, researchers, and staff.

Our Key Programs

International Mobility

Supporting outbound and inbound student exchange, faculty mobility, visiting scholars, and academic immersion programs.

International Grants

Administering systemwide grants that enable research collaboration, conference participation, expert lectures, hosting initiatives, and global academic engagement.

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitating international agreements, consortia participation, and institutional linkages that advance teaching, research, and public service.

Global Learning

Promoting access to international learning platforms, short-term programs, virtual mobility, and cross-border academic opportunities.