The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a specialised public university that delivers higher education fully online, creating new possibilities for learners who want quality higher education without the constraints of traditional campus-based study.
Our model combines specialised public university education, fully online learning, flexibility, affordability, inclusivity and accessibility to create an alternative pathway to higher education for learners in Kenya and beyond.
Public University
OUK is a public university established to expand access to quality higher education and contribute to Kenya's social and economic development. As a public institution, we are committed to academic quality, accountability and serving learners and society.
Fully Online
OUK delivers its academic programmes through a fully online model, enabling learners to study without relocating to a physical campus. Technology connects learners to their programmes and courses, faculty, academic resources and University services wherever they are.
Flexible
Learning at OUK is designed to accommodate the realities of today's learner. Whether you are working, running a business, raising a family or managing other responsibilities, the flexible learning model allows you to organise your studies around your circumstances.
Affordable
We are committed to making higher education more financially accessible. Our programmes are competitively priced, while the online model can reduce costs associated with relocation, accommodation and other expenses associated with conventional campus-based education. Learners also have greater flexibility in managing their study load in line with their circumstances and resources.
Inclusive
The University is founded on the principle that higher education should create opportunities rather than unnecessary barriers. We welcome learners from diverse backgrounds and circumstances and provide pathways that recognise different learning journeys, including opportunities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Accessible
Learning should not be limited by geography. Through our digital model, OUK brings higher education closer to learners wherever they are. This approach enables working professionals, lifelong learners and others who may not be able to attend a conventional campus to pursue university education.
Why OUK?
OUK is creating a different way to experience higher education; one that gives learners greater choice in where, when and how they learn, while maintaining a commitment to quality, relevance and academic excellence.