History
The HOU was legally founded with article 27, par. 1, pas. a of Act 2083/1992 as an independent and wholly self–governed higher education institute. It operates as a Legal Person of Public Law under the supervision of the Hellenic State, as exercised by the Minister of Education.
Education
The HOU Educational material consists of books, readers, supplementary p/c material and/or CDs and DVDs.The printed material is especially adapted to meet the needs and standards of Distance Education. In the HOU textbooks each chapter clearly states its particular aims and objectives, and also contains lists of key concepts and expected outcomes as well as a synopsis, bibliography and in some cases a guide for further reading.
Research
The HOU's mission is to provide distance education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. For that purpose, it develops and implements appropriate learning material and methods of teaching. The promotion of scientific research as well as the development of the relevant technology and methodology in the area of distance learning fall within the scope of the HOU's objectives.
Hellenic Open University Overview
Hellenic Open University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 29.8% Greece
Top 30.8% Worldwide
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World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1501 | - | 1501 |
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Hellenic Open University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Greece Country
Pátrai City
Hellenic Open University Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 29 reviews
- 5 Star 12 Reviews
- 4 Star 12 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Admission Process 4.4
Excellent University
The hellenic open university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in cutting edge scientific areas. The studies are very demanding but the academic staff is very helpful. Everything is well organised.
Open University
Great learning process and experience. The program is really made for people who have ongoing jobs and can't have a fully functional research lab master's degree.
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