Open University of Sudan
جامعة السودان المفتوحة | |
 | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| Location | Khartoum , Sudan |
| Website | www.ous.edu.sd |
Open University of Sudan (OUS) is a public university based in Khartoum, Sudan. Established in April 2002, it uses open and distance learning methods.[1][2][3] The university has been featured by regional media outlets including Al Jazeera and Sudan News Agency, highlighting its role in expanding educational opportunities and digital learning in post-conflict Sudan.[4][5]
History
The university was founded in 2002.[1][6]
Academic programs
The university grants degrees ranging from diplomas to doctorates.[1][7]
Teaching and learning
- A Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS)[8]
- Pre-recorded video lectures and printed course materials[9]
- Safe Exam Browser (SEB) software for tablet-based digital exams
- Electronic Library[1]
- 35 learning centers[5]
- Educational programs via national radio, TV,[9] and its YouTube channel[4]
Technology & OER
The Open University of Sudan (OUS) uses Open Educational Resources (OER)[2] electronic registration, mobile learning tools, and remote proctoring systems.[1]
Exams in 2025
In April 2025, the university launched its national and international final examination session for the academic year across 35 centers using digital infrastructure.[5]
Campuses and centers
OUS maintains regional branches in Sudan. In 2024, SUNA reported the temporary closure of its branch in the UAE due to external factors.[10]
Affiliations
The university is affiliated with Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).[1]
See also
- Education in Sudan
- List of universities in Sudan
- Open and distance learning
- Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Abdalla, Salih; Ahmed, Ahmed (2022). "Exploring Design Thinking in the Context of Open and Distance Learning at the Open University of Sudan". International Journal of Modern Agriculture Research. 10 (2): 191–198. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ↑ "Sudan's open university seeks role in national recovery". University World News. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New Educational Opportunities for Sudanese at the Open University of Sudan" (in العربية). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "OUS launches 2025 exams" (in العربية). Sudan News Agency (SUNA). Retrieved 2025-06-10.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Tait, Alan (August 2023). "Distance and e-learning, social justice, and development: The relevance of capability approaches to the mission of open universities". International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL). UNESCO. 24 (3). Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Distance Education – A Systems View of Online Learning". Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ↑ Awad, Mohammed (2016). "Input Gaps in the Databases and Protection of the Model System Used in Sudan Open University". Palestinian Journal for Open Learning & E-Learning. 5 (10). Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Open and Distance Universities in Africa and Asia". Japan Association for Management of Innovation and Technology. Retrieved 2025-06-11.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Closure of OUS branch in the Emirates" (in العربية). Sudan News Agency (SUNA). Retrieved 2025-06-10.[permanent dead link]
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