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Wawasan Open University (WOU)

If one of your life’s ambitions, dreams or hope is to get that university degree, then perhaps Wawasan Open University (WOU) is the answer that you have been waiting for. Wawasan Open University (WOU) is Malaysia’s first private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning exclusively dedicated to adult learners. Nearly 5,000 students have benefited from the Open Distance Learning (ODL) experience with WOU. You can be one of them today! So why wait further to achieve your study and career dreams. Contact us today at any of our regional offices nationwide or visit our website at wou.edu.my for more details. WOU Makes It Possible for you!

Didn’t get a place in the public university? It’s possible at WOU.

There are many reasons as to why young adults do not secure a place to study at the public institutions of higher learning. But then, there is no need to worry. There is place for you providing that you are eligible under the Open Entry or regular Entry system.

You may be only 18, but if you have 2 principles in your STPM exams, you can register to become a student of WOU and start your degree programme immediately.

Or if you are 21, with SPM or PMR or equivalent qualifications, you can also start realising that study dreams of finally getting a university degree.

The possibilities are endless. What we need you to do is to come and talk to us. Today! Don’t wait till the last minute or let the opportunity pass by. Act now before it is too late!

WORKING PARENTS – IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

Yes, we know that you have spent all that time of yours in ensuring that your family is well taken care of and securing that career to ensure that that your finances are always in order. Have you thought about yourself for once?

Did you miss or put off the opportunity to get your degree because of family and career reasons? Well, that opportunity has come knocking on your door again. You can go back to studies with WOU.

The economy may be facing a downturn but upgrading your skills and qualifications certainly give you an edge and help you secure higher-ranking jobs.

You can study from the comfort of your home, together with your children or siblings and. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Wanna know more – then call us today!

With Wawasan Open University, your world is your classroom.

There is an opportunity for all working adults to get a university degree!

Whether you are have been working for the past few years after high school, or been working for the past 10 years as the PA to your boss or a fresh graduate seeking a Masters Degree while you begin your first job, you can realise your study dreams with WOU and enrich yourself with meeting a kaleidoscope of study friends.

“Time is no longer an issue for me, WOU’s Open Distance Learning (ODL) made it possible for me to study at my own convenience.”
Mr. Lim Seong Hin, 33years old
CeMBA Student

“We like studying here as there is a mix of students from different backgrounds.”
Mr.Yeoh Cheong Han, 43 years old
Bachelor of Business in Logistics and Supply Chain Management student

It is not too late for anyone to start their studies.

As you remember back the times of working those late nights to care for your family, and look forward to tomorrow to spent the time with your children or grandchildren, you may wonder is you still have the chance to pursue that study dream which you could not afford then! Fret not! WOU believes that education is a lifelong learning process which is accessible to anyone. You can be 40, or 50, or even 60 and beyond, come and study for that degree with us. Our oldest student is 73 years old! How young are you?

Relive that study dreams of yours.

Academic Programmes

WOU offers twelve bachelor’s degree and two postgraduate programmes. There are two intakes per year - in January and July.

School of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems and Networks (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Computing and Intelligent Systems (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Commerce (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology (Hons)

School of Business and Administration
Bachelor of Business in Accounting (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Business Information Systems (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Banking and Finance (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Management (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Sales and Marketing (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Hons)

School of Foundation and Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Hons)

Centre for Graduate Studies
Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration
Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration

With WOU’s convenient ODL learning system, it is now possible for every Malaysian to work and study at the same time. WOU can make it possible for you!