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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is a public university in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It suits international students who want an open university in India and are comfortable checking programme and admission details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is known as Telangana Open University and was formerly Andhra Pradesh Open University. No subject areas or programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue still needs to be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to confirm the current application process, required documents, and any entry conditions for the programme they want. Because detailed admissions rules are not published in the available information, the admissions office or official site is the place to check before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your housing, food, transport, and personal spending in Hyderabad.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check application deadlines, document requirements, whether your qualification is accepted, and what support the university gives to international students.

  6. How it compares

    India has 475 universities, so this institution sits within a large higher-education system. Its main distinguishing feature is that it is a public open university in Hyderabad; that makes it worth comparing against other Indian universities if you want an open-learning option rather than a campus-focused one.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

What type of university is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University?

It is a public university.

Where is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University located?

It is in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

What other names is the university known by?

It is also known as Telangana Open University and was formerly Andhra Pradesh Open University.

How many universities are there in India?

There are 475 universities in India.

Overview

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, also known as Telangana Open University, formerly Andhra Pradesh Open University, is a public university in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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