Reflecting its motto, “University For All,” Open University Malaysia stands as a testament to accessible education. Here at Open University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, we uncover the story behind this institution.
Open University Malaysia’s journey began in August 1999. The Minister of Education invited Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations Sdn Bhd METEOR to establish an open university. METEOR was a consortium of 11 public universities. This initiative led to the founding of Open University Malaysia in August 2000. The launch occurred on August 26 2002. The then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad, officiated the event.
Open University Malaysia embraces the democratisation of education. It gives everyone a chance at self-actualisation. The university helps students fulfil their potential. Open University Malaysia achieves this through excellent class education.
The main campus is in Kuala Lumpur. Open University Malaysia has approximately 37 learning centres throughout the country. Ten of these are regional learning centres. Open University Malaysia currently has over 100000 students. These students are enrolled in more than 50 academic programmes.
In 2011, the MQA rating system gave Open University Malaysia a Tier 5 Excellent rating. This recognised its high standards.
Open University Malaysia offers various courses. These include diplomas and bachelor degrees. Examples include the South Australian Certificate of Education SACE and diplomas in Hotel Management. Students can also pursue diplomas in Food Beverage Management. Other options are diplomas in Electrical Electronic Engineering. Creative Multimedia Production and Computer Science diplomas are also available. Furthermore, students may study for diplomas in Business Studies. Business Information Technology and Accounting are further choices. Those seeking a bachelor’s degree can consider Psychology or Marketing Management.
Open University Malaysia is committed to providing quality education. It offers flexible learning options to accommodate diverse student needs. The university uses myINSPIRE, a learning management system. This allows students to manage their schedules and access resources. It also facilitates interaction with peers and tutors through online forums.
Since March 2020, Open University Malaysia has fully embraced online learning. This was due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Classes, exams, presentations and discussions now occur virtually. Even viva voce sessions are online. Open University Malaysia proves that anyone can learn anywhere with the right technology.
Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Open University Malaysia maintains high standards. The Public Service Department also recognises the university. Various professional bodies acknowledge its programmes too. Open University Malaysia offers programmes from diploma to PhD levels. These cover a wide range of disciplines. Examples include business administration, early childhood education and Islamic studies.
In 2020, Open University Malaysia moved to a new building at Menara OUM, Petaling Jaya. Open University Malaysia continues to evolve. It adapts to meet the changing needs of learners. Open University Malaysia remains dedicated to its motto. It truly is a university for all.