Welcome to OUM, the premier open and distance learning (ODL) institution in Malaysia! Established in 2000, OUM is the country’s seventh private university. What is so special about OUM is that we are owned by a consortium of Malaysia’s first 11 public universities, Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations Sdn Bhd (METEOR). This gives us the unique advantage of being able to harness the prestig
e and expertise of our stakeholders. For learners, this means we have the resources to make our programmes the best they can be, with input and contributions from subject-matter experts throughout the country. OUM strives to be the university of choice for all individuals who are looking for affordable part-time studies, especially working adults. With 22 years of experience in open and distance learning (ODL), we offer a learner-friendly, flexible and accessible approach to higher education to ensure that anyone can study anywhere and at any time, not just within Malaysia but also across the globe. Our programmes are career-relevant, accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and recognised by various professional bodies. This does not mean the enrolment process is difficult; even if you think you don’t qualify, APEL can open the door for you. If you want to give our learning materials a try first, head on to OER OUM and choose a topic of interest to you. Signing up is easy. You can enrol online or visit one of our 35 learning centres located nationwide. Even if you are not in Malaysia, you too can register and enjoy what we have to offer. So, do visit or reach out to us, and we would be happy to introduce you to OUM. As OUM’s President/Vice-Chancellor, allow me to warmly welcome you to our learning community. The journey ahead will be exciting and enriching, and we will be there with you every step of the way. Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Izanee Awang
President/Vice-Chancellor
