The Board of Regents (BOR) is composed of:

1. The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education as Chairperson;
2. The President of the University of the Philippines System as Co-Chairperson;
3. The Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture;
4. The Chairperson of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education;
5. The President of the U.P. Alumni Association, who also serves as Alumni Regent during his/her incumbency in that position;
6. One Faculty Regent representing all teaching personnel, chosen in accordance with the rules and qualification set by the constituent university councils to serve for a term of two (2) years;
7. One Student Regent, to serve for a term of one (1) year, chosen by the students from their ranks in accordance with rules and qualifications approved in a referendum by the students;
8. One Staff Regent representing the full-time permanent research, extension, and professional staff (REPS) and administrative personnel, and chosen by them from their ranks in accordance with the rules and qualifications set by their duly recognized organizations, to serve for a term of two (2) years; and
9. Three other Regents who have distinguished themselves in their professions or fields of specialization, who are appointed by the President of the Philippines, considering the recommendation of the Board, with at least two (2) of these Regents coming from the UP alumni.

For a full list of the current members of the Board of Regents, click here.

1. To define in general terms the thrusts of UP and adopt broad policy guidelines to ensure their implementation
2. To preserve the integrity of UP
3. To approve the institution, merger or abolition of academic programs, upon recommendation of the University Council of the constituent university concerned, through the President of the University
4. To approve the graduation of students and grant of honors, as recommended by their respective University Councils, through the President of the University
5. To confer honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of learning, statesmanship, or eminence in literature, science, or arts, upon recommendation of a committee created by the President of the University; provided, that such degrees shall not be conferred in consideration of any payment, gift or other valuable consideration
6. To approve the rules on student discipline recommended by the University Councils through the President of the University, with the Board retaining the power to review and pass final judgment on student disciplinary cases
7. To create, organize, reorganize, merge or abolish constituent universities, colleges, institutes and other academic and administrative units of UP
8. To establish professorial chair awards
9. To provide fellowships, scholarships and grants, including athletic grants and to award the same to faculty, staff and students having special evidence of merit, especially those who are poor and deserving students
10. To elect the President of the University for a single term of six (6) years following a process of democratic consultation with the university community based on standards and guidelines set by the Board. In the event of a vacancy, the Board shall elect a president who shall serve a full term. A Chancellor chosen by the Board may act as Officer-in-Charge of UP when the search process is in progress. In no case shall the search and election of the next President be longer than 90 days from the date when the vacancy occurs
11. To appoint faculty members and other officials and employees to draw up a position classification and compensation plan for its faculty and staff, and, any law to the contrary notwithstanding, to fix and adjust salaries and benefits of the faculty members and other employees, provided that salaries and other benefits of the faculty shall be equivalent to those being received by their counterparts in the private sector; to determine the hours of service of faculty and staff, and such other terms and conditions of employment as it may deem proper; to grant leave of absence under such regulations as it may promulgate, any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding; and to remove them for cause as provided by law after due investigation and proper hearing
12. To extend, with their consent, the tenure of faculty members beyond the compulsory retirement age, any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, on recommendation of the units upon endorsement of the President of UP, whenever their services are especially needed, provided, however, that no extension of tenure shall be made beyond the age of 70
13. To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, as the Board may deem proper to impose, after due and comprehensive consultation with students concerned. Such fees and charges, including government support and other income generated by the national university, shall constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in an authorized government depository bank. Any and all interest that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds for the use of the national university.
14. To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided by law for the support of the national university to the ends specified by law, and all other sums in the manner it may, in its discretion, determine to carry out the purposes and functions of the national university
15. To authorize the construction, maintenance or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and other facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties, including necessary supplies, materials and equipment
16. To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of all kinds and to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the benefit of the national university and subject to the instructions of the donor, if any
17. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, to authorize its faculty and staff to travel abroad to study, deliver papers, attend conferences and disseminate research: Provided, That the fellowship, scholarship or grant is authorized by the Board: Provided, finally, That research and other activities funded by the national university shall likewise undertake research in fields or topics that have promising commercial applications, and that the faculty and staff involved in said research be allowed to participate in its financial or economic benefits
18. To exercise the general powers set out in the Corporation Code
19. To delegate any of its powers to the President of the University or other officials or officers as it may deem necessary
20. To prescribe rules for its own government and the discipline of the faculty and other personnel and to enact for the government of the national university such general policies, rules and regulations, not contrary to law, as are consistent with its purposes
21. To exercise such powers as may be proper and necessary to carry out the objectives of this Act [RA 9500].

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*Adapted from Republic Act 9500 (2008). An Act to Strengthen the University of the Philippines as the National University.