Higher education

Higher education refers to any of the various types of education given in post-secondary institutions of learning, and usually affords, at the end of a course of study, a named degree, diploma, or certificate indicating qualifications or skills proficiency. For purposes of the Transnational Higher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11448), higher education includes technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions such as teacher training schools, junior colleges, and institutes of technology. (Sec. 3(k), R.A. No. 11448)

Under the PQF Act, higher education refers to post-secondary education offered usually by universities, colleges, academies, or professional/technical institutions with programs leading to academic degrees at the baccalaureate level and academic degrees, diplomas or certificates at the post-baccalaureate levels. (Sec. 3(b), R.A. No. 10968)

Under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, higher education refers to the stage of formal education, or its equivalent, requiring completion of secondary education and covering programs of study leading to bachelor and advanced degrees, including associate degrees. (Sec. 3(c), R.A. No. 10931)

Under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) Act, higher education refers to the stage of formal education, or its equivalent, requiring completion of secondary education and covering programs of study leading to bachelor and advanced degrees. (Sec. 4(f), R.A. No. 10687)