Frequently Asked Questions

The online courses are being sponsored by the European Union. This means that you do not have to pay to study. The cost of telecommunications outside your Learning Centre, your transport, food and accommodation will not be covered.  

You will go to one of the managed Learning Centers that have been set up for the LASER Project. These Learning Centers are equipped with computers and the internet and you will be able to study from there. 

The courses will all be in English.

The Open University and Amity University will provide a certificate for the modules that you complete. A diploma or a degree will only be awarded when you have finished the modules needed to be awarded a Bachelor Degree or a diploma. 
From our experience, distance learning is as demanding - and sometimes even more demanding than traditional university courses.  The courses also prepare learners well for life in the 21st Century where computer skills, communication skills, problem solving skills and team work are important.

The Bachelor degree takes three (3) years to complete if you can study full time. The Diploma course takes two years of full time study. The Professional Certificates take from 6 to 9 months to finish.
The LASER project runs from July 2015 to July 2018. After this each case will be looked at individually to see how much more time the student needs to complete his or her degree. We recommend that after 2016, students choose Diplomas or Professional Certificates which can be completed within project duration.

The Open University (OU) modules are valued according to credits. A student gets a certain number of credits when he or she completes a module and passes all the exams or tests.   For example, most modules are worth 30 or 60 credits, though the value of a module depends on the amount of material and the level of study.   Some full time students will be able to complete 120 credits in a year.  Many other students study more slowly and take a longer time to get a full degree.  
An OU undergraduate degree requires 300 credits.  An OU honours degree requires 360 credits.
Credits can be used to transfer to a different course or a different university. The Open University credits are recognised in Europe and in other countries, though some universities will want to see how your credits fit in with their courses, before they recognise or ‘accredit’ them.

You will need to tell us when you start work or move to a different location. We can then help you to find a way to continue with your studies.  For instance, if you are studying full time, you may want to study part-time instead.

The Open University and Amity University students are taught using the newest online learning technology.  This makes it easier to learn on the computer, though it may take some time to get used to it.  The technology will even allow you to check your course through your mobile phone. The study information will be given to you in different formats – from online videos to e-books.
Tutors from the university will be available online to help you with your learning, and you can also get help from your facilitator in the learning centre. This person will be able to help you with technical problems, help you plan your study and talk to you about anything else you are facing.   Although this person is not a teacher, he or she will be able to help you solve most of the technical problems you may have.

The Bachelor degrees and Diplomas start twice a year, around February and October. The Professional Certificates have different start dates, depending on the type of certificate. You will be told the exact start dates for each course once you have been accepted for the course of study. 

After you have sent in your registration form and supporting documents, the selection process will begin. There are two stages to the process:
Stage 1. The British Council will check your registration form and supporting documents, including your English test results. Based on these, they will decide whether you should apply for The Open University or for Amity University (managed by TAGI-UNI).
To join The Open University, you will need an Aptis test result of B2 or an IELTS score of 5 or above.
If your Aptis score is B1 or your IELTS score is less than 5, you will be asked if you would like to study through Amity University.  Or you could find ways to improve your English before you apply again for the Open University. 
To join the Amity University, you will need an APTIS score of B1 or an IELTS score of less than 5.
Stage 2. Your application will be sent to the university you have applied for. The Open University and Amity University go through the usual process of checking your application and accepting or not accepting, your enrolment into the chosen course.   You will be informed as soon as a decision is made about your application. 

To register you will need to:

• Take an Aptis or an IELTS test to confirm your English language level.  Your English teacher should be able to tell you more about this.
• Show an identity document. This could be a passport, a UNHCR card or your MOI Card.  Other types of identity will be checked on a case-by-case basis. 
• Bring a copy of your high school certificates and any certificates that you got from your university if you studied before
• Show any certificates of professional experience (if you have these).
• Fill out the registration Form.
• Write a 500-word essay saying why you want to take the course you have chosen. 

All registration forms, with the supporting documents mentioned above, should be either handed to your teacher or sent by e-mail to: euhighereducation@britishcouncil.org.jo

Please contact us if you would like to have more information about your studies. This is an important step that requires commitment and a willingness to learn, sometimes under difficult conditions. We are here to help you! You can contact us at: euhighereducation@britishcouncil.org.jo or you can come to our offices located in Jordan.