Our Story
Welcome to Open University Malaysia (OUM)!
Affordable
Flexible
Accessible
We are the smart choice for those serious about investing in their future. Offering open, flexible and distance learning, we make it easy for working adults to balance their careers and studies. Our top priorities are providing accessibility, affordability, and flexibility.
Established in August 2000, we are owned by Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations Sdn Bhd (METEOR), a consortium of the first 11 public universities in Malaysia. Guided by the motto “University for All,” we provide enrolment options through both the traditional route and the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), which recognises the value of real-world expertise.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes hold recognition from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Public Service Department, and various professional bodies. The learning experience is fully online, offering synchronous e-tutorials, interactive online forums, and a range of digital tools and content for a hassle-free academic journey.
With online support from tutors, a digital library, and learning centres nationwide, we cater to a diverse student body, which includes public and private sector employees, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and even prison inmates.
Our impact goes beyond Malaysia. With strategic partnerships, we have attracted learners from Asia, Europe, and Africa. We take pride in our global footprint, having produced thousands of foreign graduates, in addition to our local graduates.
Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace and convenience. Your success story begins here.
MISSION
To widen access to quality education and provide lifelong learning opportunities by leveraging on technology, adopting flexible mode of learning, and providing a conducive and engaging learning environment at competitive and affordable cost.
VISION
To be the Leading Provider of Flexible Learning
SHARED VALUES
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Caring
- Teamwork
- Innovativeness
Our Logo
The OUM logo combines the letters “O” and “U”, creatively styled in a dynamic, circular graphic form, symbolising the global dissemination of knowledge through open and distance learning (ODL).
Incorporating the University’s corporate colours of blue and silver, the logo reflects a contemporary and forward-thinking institution of higher education. The slant in the design represents the University’s ongoing advancement as a leading ODL university worldwide.