6 GENERAL 1. The University Name: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF ISRAEL 2. Principles The University is an institution of higher education conducting academic studies via a range of media which are not necessarily campus based; it is an institution aspiring to the highest standard of teaching and research that pursues its activities while upholding the principles of academic freedom, freedom of opinion and freedom of conscience. No discrimination is permitted at the University on grounds of ethnicity, country of origin, socio-economic background, race, nationality, sex, religion, beliefs and opinions, physical or other limitation or sexual orientation. 3. Aims The aims of the University are as follows: 3.1 To maintain studies, promote scientific research and develop and disseminate education and knowledge by means of research, development of study materials and teaching. 3.2 To make academic degrees available to wider sectors of the public and, inter alia, to pursue defined study courses as determined by the University, which do not require attendance at regular study courses or regular presence at a central teaching institute. 3.3 To offer an opportunity to individual who previously interrupted their studies to re-integrate into an appropriate study environment with a view to advancing their education or vocational training.
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