Vision

Arab Open University (AOU) seeks to be the “world’s” university – to make relevant, lifelong education of exceptional quality more equally available to everyone, no matter whom or where they are – and to be an economically self-sustaining engine for the global education.

Mission

Arab Open University (AOU), an institution of Higher Learning, engages with students to inspire and empower them to accomplish their educational goals, lead richer lives, and shape the future of their organizations and communities. AOU is committed to fulfilling this mission by:

1. offering readily available student-centred services
2. providing innovative & relevant curriculum delivered by accomplished, supportive faculty
3. implementing state-of-the-practice, learning-centred technology, and learning resources
4. engaging with constituents to create an exceptional educational experience

Mission Statement

In its mission as an Arab institution of higher education, the AOU promises to:

• Promote an open system of higher education that provides study opportunities for personal and professional development and lifelong learning.
• Adopt the highest standards of excellence in the teaching and training of its students, and in the work generated of its faculty and staff.
• Produce graduates who are capable of embracing current and emerging technologies, and who are competent in working in a globalized economy.
• To become a center of excellence for open and distance education in the Arab world
  Foster an environment of intellectual development and pursuit of research dedicated to the service of the Arab and human societies.
• Instill in its students the spirit of upholding deeply rooted social and ethical values of the Arab-Islamic heritage, and an appreciation for other human cultures and heritages.

Values

Arab Open University (AOU) strives each day to be the first choice in open learning education. We approach our commitment to excellence with integrity, innovation, and resolve to ensure a customer-centred, diversified, sustainable partnership environment for all associates and constituents