Arab Open University

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a sustainable development and educational non-profit project. It was founded by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz, Chairman of the AOU Board of Trustees. In September 2000, AOU was officially declared in the meeting of Arab ministers of higher education where five Arab countries offered to host the headquarters of AOU. Among them was Kuwait that was chosen to be the headquarters of AOU in December 2000. Today AOU has eight branches in Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman and Sudan. Nations compete in this age of knowledge and science to achieve prominence and the advancement of their future. We all know that success requires planning and hard work, which essentially depends on knowledge and skills. This is what we aim for at the Arab Open University: to provide our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve a better future for themselves and their countries. We pledge to provide all possible conditions and facilities to allow our students to achieve their goals. I am pleased to introduce to you the new web site of AOU Oman which contains many useful and important information. This information should assist you to complete your AOU journey. This site represents our commitment to continuous improvement in all fields. We are actively proceeding to make the AOU one of the best regional and international universities by offering high quality services. You deserve this commitment because by joining AOU you have indicated your desire to achieve a better future. On behalf of the AOU Oman family I hope you will find the information available on this site useful, and we certainly welcome your comments for improvement. Vision A pioneering Arab Open University dedicated to building the science and knowledge society. Mission Develop and disseminate knowledge, and build expertise according to international quality standards without time or geographical barriers for the sake of contributing and preparing manpower for development needs, and to build science and knowledge society in the Arab countries. Achievement The AOU has more than 28,460 students in eight countries and has celebrated graduation of more than 20,690 students, more than 50% of which are females. Our History The idea of establishing a non-profit Open University in the Arab world was initiated by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz President of the Arab Gulf Development Programe (AGFUND).In 1996 HRH Prince Talal officially announced the concept of establishing the Arab Open University as a non-conventional academic institution and as a foundation which contributes to steering development in scientific, social and cultural spheres.This initiative developed to a full pledged Arab Open University in 2002 in a strategic partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. The AOU headquarter is located in the state of Kuwait Shared Values Caring for students seeking knowledge. Community service and social responsibility. Lifelong learning. Commitment to total quality standards. Encouraging creativity. Commitment to professionalism. Belonging/Affiliation. Teamwork. Taking care of human resources. Equity and equal opportunities. Freedom of research and thinking.