Open Universities Australia

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, established to make higher education possible for everyone. We partner with leading universities to make higher education easier for everyone to access.

It doesn’t matter where you live, or what your academic history looks like. Through us, you can enrol in online university courses without entry requirements and access more flexible study opportunities.

Open Universities Australia bring together thousands of online uni courses in one place. This includes short courses, standalone subjects, undergraduate qualifications and postgraduate qualifications. Our dedicated team of advisors will help you decide on a path and enrol in your preferred course.

Once you enrol, you become a student with your chosen university online. You complete all your coursework through their learning management system.

OUA will continue to support you by simplifying your admin tasks. You’ll use our Student Hub whenever you need to change your enrolment, choose a new subject, or access your results. You can also ask our student advisors for guidance whenever you need it. This eases your mental load, so you can focus on succeeding in your studies.

How much does it cost to study through OUA?

We’re a not-for-profit, so you won’t pay for using our services. You will only pay the fees set by your university.

This cost will depend on a few things, including:

- what you choose to study

- whether you claim credit for past work experience

- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies.

All online courses available through OUA can be covered by a government HELP loan. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you won’t have to pay any upfront costs. You will pay back your loan through the tax system when you’re earning a suitable income.