Arab Open University الجامعة العربية المفتوحة

Arab Open University (AOU, in Arabic الجامعة العربية المفتوحة) is a non-profit, private Pan Arab university founded in 2002. The university occupies several campuses located across the Middle East, including in Kuwait, Jordan, and Lebanon. In 2003 campuses were opened in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Oman. The AOU is affiliated with the UK Open University (UKOU). Four validated programs have been established:

• Faculty of Information Technology and Computing
• Faculty of Language Studies (English language)
• Faculty of Business Studies
• Faculty of Educational Studies