Andhra Pradesh Open University was established in August, 1982 by Act of the State Legislature. It was renamed as "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University" on 24 October 1991 on the occasion of his birth centenary. The aim of the university is to provide an opportunity to those who are not in a position to avail themselves of the facilities for higher education. The university has a flexible approach to eligibility, age of entry, choice of courses, method of learning, conduct of exams and operation of educational programmes.

It functions through a network of 117 Study Centres located in the twin-cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and all the districts of the State. The Study Centres are located in selected colleges throughout the State. The students receive guidance and counselling from the Counsellors from these Centres.

Functions of Andhra Pradesh Open University
Andhra Pradesh Open University offers an alternative channel to those who missed the opportunities for higher education. It caters specially to women, working people and those who want to improve their academic qualifications and Professional skills. It lays special focus on socially disadvantaged and geographically isolated people who never had access to higher education earlier.

Course offered at Andhra Pradesh Open University
The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The various diploma programmes offered are:

Bachelor Degree in Library & Information Science
Bachelor`s Degree in Public Relations (BPR)
P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
P.G. Diploma in Business Finance (PGDBF)
P.G. Diploma in Environmental Studies (PGDES)
Bachelor`s Degree in any subject
P.G. Diploma in Writing for Mass Media in Telugu (PGDWMMT)
P.G. Diploma in Human Rights (PGDHR)
P.G. Diploma in Women`s Studies(PGDWS)
P.G. Diploma in Preventive & Promotive Health Care
P.G. Diploma in Holistic Health
P.G. Diploma in Wellness Mgmt.
Certificate Program in Food & Nutrition (CPFN)
Certificate Programmes: Motor Insurance Fire Insurance Medical
Insurance Life Insurance & Pension Planning.
Master`s Degree in Library & Information Science

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