The Open Universiteit is a non-traditional, public university with a special mission: to develop, innovate and provide open higher education.
The Open Universiteit has a high-quality educational offering for those who cannot (or do not want to) study at another Dutch or Flemish university. For undergraduate education, there are no prior education requirements and the education is designed for part-time study. The educational model of the Open Universiteit stands for activating academic distance education, with much flexibility for students. The academic programs receive high appreciation from students and experts, for example in the annual national student survey.