State Open University, officially known as Odisha State Open University (OSOU), is located in Sambalpur, Odisha. It is a UGC-recognized open university established to promote distance education for learners across Odisha, especially in rural and remote areas.
🎯 About OSOU, Sambalpur
Odisha State Open University (OSOU) was established by an Act of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in 2015. The university provides flexible and affordable higher education through distance learning mode, aiming to reach learners who are unable to attend regular colleges due to various constraints.
🎓 Full List of Courses Offered by OSOU
OSOU offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate (UG), and postgraduate (PG) programs in various streams such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Education, and more.
✅ 1. Postgraduate Courses (PG Programs)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- MA in English
- MA in Hindi
- MA in Odia
- MA in Economics
- MA in Public Administration
- MA in Sociology
- MA in Journalism & Mass Communication
- Master of Commerce (M.Com)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Planned/Professional mode)
✅ 2. Undergraduate Courses (UG Programs)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Proposed)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
✅ 3. Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Rural Development
- Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Diploma in Cyber Security
- Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)
- Diploma in Management
✅ 4. Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Odia Language
- Certificate in Functional English
- Certificate in Geriatric Care
- Certificate in Rural Development
- Certificate in Yoga
- Certificate in Cyber Security
- Certificate in Computer Fundamentals
- Certificate in Disaster Management
- Certificate in Journalism
📌 Why Choose OSOU Sambalpur?
- 📖 Flexible learning through study centers
- 🌐 Online study materials & self-learning modules
- 🏡 Ideal for rural, working, or distance learners
- 💼 Job-oriented diploma and certificate programs
- 🎓 Recognized by UGC-DEB for distance education
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: Odisha State Open University, G.M. University Campus, Sambalpur – 768004, Odisha
- Website: https://www.osou.ac.in
- Phone: +91-663-2541802
