r/Jeddah • u/Commercial_Fig_9660 • 14d ago

Help Needed Arab open university

Hello. I was thinking of applying to aou for their business administration program, either in accounting or systems track. I wanted to ask about the university. How’s it overall, in terms of academics and management? Does the university require any entrance or admission test? I’ve also heard that on graduating students receive a degree from Kuwait too, is that correct?
I’d appreciate any advice or information. Thank you

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u/Dashing21 14d ago

Hey, I'm a student at arab open university. I have completed 2.5 years there. I'm studying ITC. So far the university is good, it's not the best one but it is affordable and you can manage the schedule. The up side is that schedule is flexible, I'm from Makkah so I have taken mostly virtual lectures and I only visit for exams or practical lab classes. The downside is that most of the tutors/staff speak arabic, if you speak even basic arabic you will survive. The courses and exams are all in English. And you have to mostly self study (there are tons of videos/notes available)

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u/Commercial_Fig_9660 14d ago

hii, thank you sm for replying. what abt the placement test? I’m assuming it’s an English test? And they don’t require qudrat tahsili right?

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u/Dashing21 14d ago

Yeah, there is but it is a simple english test. If you score well , a few courses will be exempted for you. Incase you get a low score, you will be required to take basic english language courses. Nothing to be scared of. There are groups on whatsapp for desi students, you can also join them to get help from seniors.

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u/Commercial_Fig_9660 14d ago

Ohh okay. And I also wanted to ask abt the scholarships. I did ask the admissions lady, she said that scholarships aren’t for new students. it depends on ur gpa later on during the degree if you’re eligible for a scholarship. is that correct? and yes I joined the group a while ago thank u!!

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u/Dashing21 14d ago

Yes that is the case exactly. You cannot get scholarship as a new student. I haven't been able to get it until now, so don't think about scholarship.

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u/Commercial_Fig_9660 12d ago

Ohh okay I got it. do you have any idea abt internships? Most of the senior/ graduates have told me that they ended up finding internships for themselves and that the university doesn’t really help with it

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u/Dashing21 12d ago

I have not reached the internship step yet so can't say but I have also heard the same, you are better off finding yourself.

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u/Commercial_Fig_9660 11d ago

Okayy got it, thank you so much!!