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Open University Malaysia (OUM)

Private University W.P Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur)

126 Open Courses

About Us

In August 1999, the Minister of Education invited Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations Sdn Bhd (METEOR), a consortium of 11 public universities in the country, to set up an open university.

This led to the establishment of OUM in August 2000 followed by its launch on 26 August 2002 by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad. With the motto “University for All”, OUM believes in the democratisation of education, giving everyone a chance at self-actualisation and fulfilling their potential.

We are a private university owned by a consortium of Malaysia’s first 11 public universities, which gives us the unique advantage of leveraging on the prestige and expertise of our stakeholders to add value to our wide range of academic programmes.

Since our establishment, we strive to become the university of choice for part-time studies and provide quality and recognised programmes that emphasise accessibility, affordability and flexibility.

OUM has initiated fully online learning for all its programmes covering all teaching and learning activities, from registration to exams. Our learners need not worry about disruption to their studies as they can safely learn from the comfort of their own homes.

In 2021 and beyond, we will continue to embrace the digital revolution so that anyone, anywhere can study with us. Various new developments in teaching and learning are being explored to make learning even more flexible, enriching and suited to current demands.

If you choose to study at OUM, you will find that fees are affordable, programmes are career-relevant, accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and recognised by various professional bodies. Importantly, quality is at the forefront of everything that we do. If you think you don’t qualify for higher studies, fear not: APEL will open the door for you.

Open Entry

Open Entry refers to non-restrictive entry requirements for a degree programme, applicable to adults who possess learning experience which can be assessed and matched against the learning outcomes of an academic course.

Blended learning methodology

Face-to face-learning: Tutorials were conducted where students have the opportunity to physically meet their tutors and discussed their subject and their assignment

e-Learning: Students are required to participate in an online forum using a learning management system and discussed among each other's and with their tutors and peers on their subject matters and on their assignment.

Self-managed learning module: Students do not have to come over for their tutorials but they still need to come for their tests. They learn by using participating in the learning management system and using their own modules.

m-Learning: The learning materials are designed in downloadable formats that can be accessed using a desktop or laptop computer. Students then opt to transfer these contents into a handphone to view them. One needs a handphone equipped with the necessary features.

OUM has a strong network of learning centres nationwide. These learning centres are in major cities and towns, from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak. OUM has 53 learning centres fully equipped with tutorial rooms, computer laboratories, library and Internet facilities.