Open University of Mauritius (OUM)

Founded 2012 (under the Open University of Mauritius Act 2010, operational 2012); predecessor: Mauritius College of the Air, founded 1972. Mauritius's national open and distance learning university, located in Réduit. Established 2012 under the Open University of Mauritius Act 2010, building on the long-running Mauritius College of the Air (founded 1972), which had pioneered distance education via radio and television broadcasting. Offers programmes by distance, open, and blended modes — particularly suited to working adults, returners to education, and learners across the Mauritius outer islands. Schools span business, education, health and social sciences, information sciences, and public administration. Important provider for in-service teacher training and professional upgrading in Mauritius.

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