Introduction to the Open University of Mauritius:

Introduction and Overview: The Open University of Mauritius is a rapidly growing public university in Mauritius, headquartered in Redit, Moka District. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses through open distance learning mode, attracting more than 12,000 students, and is the only public university in Mauritius with sustained positive growth.

History and Establishment: Its history can be traced back to the establishment of the Mauritius Air Academy in 1971, which mainly supported primary and secondary school students through correspondence courses and educational video and audio programs on national radio and television. After the approval of a new bill in 1985, the Air Academy aims to promote education, art, science and culture through mass media and distance education methods. In 2010, the Mauritius Open University Act was introduced, and in July 2012, the Open University of Mauritius was officially established, integrating the Mauritius Air Academy.

Strength of school operation: It occupies an important position in the field of higher education in Mauritius and is the only public university in the country that has experienced sustained positive growth. It has established cooperative relations with famous institutions such as Imperial College London and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. It is also a member of international associations such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the International Association of Universities and the African Distance Education Council. Through these cooperation and exchanges, it has improved its academic level and international influence.

Nature of institution: public university.

Education philosophy: The vision is to become one of the best open universities in the world. The mission is to use technology and flexible teaching models to serve society, change lives, and make high-quality education, lifelong learning and training benefit everyone, while promoting excellent research. Emphasize the concept of open learning, focus on providing opportunities for education and training for those who cannot receive full-time education under the traditional education model due to economic, professional or social restrictions, or lack formal admission requirements but have work experience, and enable learners to learn at their own pace.

Key disciplines: The school is committed to providing a wide range of subject areas. Although there are no key disciplines that are particularly emphasized, there are certain curriculum settings and research results in fields such as medicine and management. For example, the school offers short courses and continuing professional development programs for medical professionals.

Faculty: There is no clear division of faculties in the traditional sense, but there are multiple departments to support teaching and student services, such as the Admissions Office, Academic Affairs Department, Examination Department, Student Affairs Department, Marketing and Public Relations Department, etc.

Ranking: There is no relevant world ranking data, but as a public university in Mauritius, it is in a leading position in the field of open education.

Fees: The tuition fees are relatively low, with a certain cost-effectiveness, allowing more students to afford higher education.

Campus environment: The school is headquartered in Ledi, with a beautiful campus environment and modern teaching facilities. As an open university, students obtain learning resources more through online learning platforms, but the school also provides some on-campus intensive courses and activities to provide students with face-to-face communication and learning opportunities. At the same time, the school focuses on using information technology to create a convenient learning environment, and students can obtain learning materials online through a dedicated e-learning platform.