University

Lifelong Learning Measures

• The Arab Open University provides free access to educational resources for those not studying at the university, such as computers, libraries, online courses, or access to lectures. Press here.​
  
• The Arab Open University hosts events open to the public, such as public lectures or community educational events. Press here, and also.​ AOU organizes a seminar on “First Aid”.​
  
• The Arab Open University hosts executive education programs (short courses for people who do not attend university, (except for programs such as the MBA) and/or vocational training programs open to the public. Press here, and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University offers educational outreach activities, such as specially designed lectures or demonstrations, off-campus, for example, in local schools or the community. This can include student-run volunteer schemes. Press here,​ and also.​
  
• ​The Arab Open University's policy is to ensure that access to educational outreach activities is available to all, regardless of race, religion, disability, immigration status, or gender. Press here, ​and also.​
  
• The Arab Open University seeks to qualify its students and enhance their professional readiness through distinguished university initiatives aimed at bridging the skills gap between academic education and labor market needs, and to strengthen its pioneering role in providing innovative educational models and building effective partnerships with the public and private sectors. Among the most prominent of these initiatives are: (A) "4 in 4" Initiative: This initiative enables students to obtain one professional certificate in each academic year, which enhances their employment opportunities immediately after graduation.  4in4 Initiative at Arab Open University.pdf(B) "7 in 7" Initiative: This initiative aims to empower students with seven essential skills each academic year through training activities and interactive learning experiences implemented throughout the academic year. 7in7 - Enhancing Aouers Learning through Weekly Soft Skill Presentations.pdf​