Why GOU?

At GOU, our programs are designed to not only equip our learners with foundational knowledge but also enable them to master higher order thinking skills and mindset better suited to the realities of the emerging world so that they are more adept at applying their acquired knowledge, expertise and problem-solving skills in their respective fields of specialization

Why GOU?

GOU programs are based on Education 4.0 provisions incorporating creative learning, lifelong learning, inter- or transdisciplinary learning, and personalized student-centered learning.

Therefore, our programs are Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Education 4.0 complaint reflecting the skill demands, opportunities, and realities of the modern era and job market.

Why GOU?

Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft, predicts that campus-based Universities will become less crucial thanks to the Internet…..According to him, five years from now, you’ll be able to find the best lectures in the world on the Web, which will be better than what you can find in any single university. He predicts that only technology can bring the current average annual university education cost of $50,000 a year over four years —a $200,000 education down, not just to $20,000 but to $2,000 in a few years from now.’

GOU is living proof of this prediction.

Why GOU?

Employers are finding value in students who developed the job-relevant skill base required for the 4th Industrial Revolution future job market.

GOU programs are targeted at job-relevant skills development.

Why GOU?

Studies show that over 62% of prospective university students say they would be more likely to enroll in institutions offering programs and certificates tailored to the new economy.

GOU is offering such programs across key fields

Why GOU?

A survey shows that 68% of American college students think college costs are too high given their current learning environments, while 71%  are worried about covering the costs of college education because of the high college fees of the traditional universities.

At GOU, we believe that a high standard and quality college education should not necessarily be expensive and out of reach to prospective learners. We ensure that we provide affordable quality university education to all who desire to go to university.

The GOU Advantage

GOU’s diverse academic programs cater to ten different categories of learners, from learners enrolled in our regular undergraduate, post-graduate or professional programs to lifelong learners and Knowledge Seekers who want to broaden and enhance their 'good-to-know or 'need-to-know' knowledge or know-how in specific subject areas
GOU learners have unlimited and free access to all their learning resources. Our learners do not buy textbooks, nor are they required to take notes during online class sessions. All learning material and resources, as well as learner support and facilitation services they need to enroll in, take and complete their programs, are available to them for free and unlimited access.
GOU programs allow learners to take more than one program module at a given time to fast-track their program completion time.
GOU recognizes and grants learners academic credits for prior workplace or industry experience and training for some of its undergraduate, post-graduate (graduate), and professional programs. This scheme helps eligible Learners earn their certificates and degrees in less time.
GOU programs allow Learners to take more than one program module at a given time to fast-track their program completion time.
GOU Learners have the flexibility to avail of the university’s unique ‘multiple degrees scheme’ to register on two programs concurrently and obtain separate degrees after completing them.
GOU has a flexible and robust academic credit transfer scheme for learners seeking to transfer to any of the GOU’s undergraduate or post-graduate (graduate) programs from other universities
GOU offers Learners who completed any of our advanced placement pre-university certificate courses advance credits for some of the modules of equivalent degree programs at GOU
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