University · Amman, Amman Governorate
Arab Open University
الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
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Editorial summary
The main structured option for students who need a flexible, blended or distance route alongside work or family commitments. Because delivery mode affects recognition in some countries, verify equivalency rules before enrolling — for any distance qualification, not this one specifically.
Overview
Arab Open University is a special law university located in Amman, Amman Governorate. Regional open-learning institution operating in several Arab countries, built around blended and distance-learning models with programmes in business, information technology, language and education.
Key facts
- Arabic nameالجامعة العربية المفتوحة
- CategorySpecial Law university
- LocationAmman, Amman Governorate
- AddressAmman, Jordan (regional Arab institution)
- Founded2002
- Websitewww.aou.edu.jo
- Phone+962 6 533 9000
- LanguagesArabic; English
- Degree levelsBachelor, Master, Diploma
Major strengths
Faculties and academic profile
Regional open-learning institution operating in several Arab countries, built around blended and distance-learning models with programmes in business, information technology, language and education.
International students
A regional institution with multiple national branches; students may be able to move between branches depending on programme rules.
Admission requirements
Recognised secondary certificate; open-learning admission model.
Application deadlines
Multiple intake points through the year — confirm with the local branch.
Tuition
Why there is no figure on this page
Not stated — confirm with the local branch.
Fees marked unverified are not published by this portal. Obtain the current schedule from the institution before budgeting.
Scholarships
Verify current schemes.
Accommodation
Not a residential campus model; students arrange their own accommodation.
Arabic language provision
Arabic-language provision for students.
Accreditation and recognition
Operates within its host-country higher-education framework. For distance and blended qualifications, verify recognition and equivalency rules in the country where the graduate intends to use the degree before enrolling.
Ranking information
No position in a major international ranking was confirmed from the ranking provider at the time of review for this institution. This portal does not speculate on ranking position, and the absence of a confirmed position is not itself a negative assessment.
Best suited to
- Flexible & blended study
- Working students
- Distance learning
Approximate location for orientation. Coordinates are recorded to one decimal place; confirm the exact campus or school address with the institution.
Sources & verification
Priority order: official Jordanian government authorities → official institution websites → accreditation organisations → official ranking organisations → Visit Jordan → other reliable sources. Claims that could not be verified from these are marked as unverified rather than presented as fact.
- Official institution website https://www.aou.edu.jo/
- Study in Jordan — higher-education institutions https://studyinjordan.jo/UnivCategoryEn.aspx