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Open Universiteit

Heerlen, NL · Ranking #14

Open Universiteit (Open University of the Netherlands) is a public distance-learning university established in 1984 and headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. It specializes in flexible, part-time higher education designed for working professionals and lifelong learners. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as business, law, psychology, and computer science. Its teaching model combines online learning, self-study, and limited in-person sessions, allowing students to study at their own pace.

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Open Universiteit

About the university

Open Universiteit (Open University of the Netherlands) is a public distance-learning university established in 1984 and headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. It specializes in flexible, part-time higher education designed for working professionals and lifelong learners. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as business, law, psychology, and computer science. Its teaching model combines online learning, self-study, and limited in-person sessions, allowing students to study at their own pace.

Key information

  • Location: Heerlen, NL
  • Ranking #14
  • National ranking #14
  • Institution type: public

Programs (9)

  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Environmental Science
  • History
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €700 / per month

Tuition costs

  • €1,500 - €5,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 80.00%

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1984
  • Teaching languages: Dutch, English
  • Study formats: online, hybrid

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