​Established in 2002, AOU is a non-profit body has nine branches spread over the Arab World, serving as one of the region’s premier blended learning higher education institutions.

The University today offers more than 30 programs over four main faculties leading to the Bachelor’s, HD and Master’s degrees.

The AOU is approved by The Open University in the UK as an appropriate organization to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.

With a multinational and diversified student body of around 37,900 students, AOU provides an ideal environment for intellectual and cultural growth.

AOU community thrives with its main principles by providing education for all, helping individuals to enhance their future, hence building a better world.

At AOU, we provide more than education and professional skills; we open new horizons for a new way of life full of empowerment, critical thinking and experience.

If you’re looking for an enlightening flexible educational system with life experience, then AOU is your right place.

In all AOU branches you will find the same process of admission depicted in the below chart, while you can find within the "Apply to AOU​" link the details on our admission policies and procedures on the nine branches, as well as the application process and deadlines. 

We look forward to welcoming you on our campus soon!​