Since its establishment in 1974, the Open University has been committed to academic excellence and expanding access to higher education across Israeli society. These founding principles remain at the core of the OUI's mission, reflecting our belief inin the potential of human capital in all its diversity, and in education as the foundation for improving lives.
The OUI offers more than degrees; it empowers individuals and contributes to a stronger, more inclusive Israel. Our impact unfolds through individual transformation—one student and one success story at a time.

The OUI offers students a high standard of education, personalized pedagogical support, and a study experience that has become a model for higher education in Israel. OUI students come from throughout the country, and our unique learning environment enables them to study at times and locations that suit their needs, including Israelis living abroad who wish to pursue higher education.

In addition to face-to-face tutoring sessions, the OUI has developed online interactive distance teaching methods that allow each student to study independently, according to their personal needs. The study materials have been designed to encourage independent learning, and our programs allow maximum flexibility regarding location, timing, and pace of studies, without the need for in-person lectures.
Our mission demands constant pedagogical vigilance. We are committed to continuously improving distance learning, improving teaching among unique populations, and providing a lifelong response to learners in all fields of knowledge and in any geographic location. At the OUI, students encounter a variety of beliefs, opinions, and lifestyles, and benefit from multidisciplinary teaching and research.