Open University of Psychology & Philosophy — Program Overview
Open University of Psychology and Open University of Philosophy were created with one purpose:
to make authentic university-level education available to everyone — regardless of location, status, or financial situation.
Both programs are built upon international academic standards used by the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and The Open University (UK) — and follow globally recognized educational frameworks:
APA Guidelines 3.0 (American Psychological Association) – defining modern psychology education,
The British Psychological Society (BPS) Core Curriculum – shaping scientific and ethical training,
APA Philosophy Learning Outcomes – setting benchmarks for philosophical education, reasoning, and ethics.
These frameworks are open academic standards, not proprietary content.
They ensure that every student, wherever they live, studies according to the same intellectual and ethical foundations as students at the best universities in the world.
Our mission is not to copy any institution, but to democratize knowledge — to give access to structured, high-quality learning that can change how people understand themselves and the world.
Program Structure and Duration
Open Each program consists of 18 consecutive courses, completed over approximately three years.
Every course lasts 8 weeks and includes about 30 hours of active learning, combining:
concise video lectures,
reading and listening materials,
self-reflection exercises and quizzes,
and a final online exam.
Participants study one course at a time, without overlapping content.
This step-by-step model allows everyone — regardless of background — to complete a full, coherent academic program at their own pace.
Program Summary
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total courses | 18 |
| Duration per course | 8 weeks |
| Study time per course | ~30 hours |
| Total program length | ~3 years |
| OAP points per course | 6 |
| Total points | 54 OAP |
| Final assessment | Comprehensive Exam |
| Result | Diploma of Completion |
After completing all 18 courses, students may take the Final Comprehensive Exam, which summarizes the entire program and leads to the official Diploma of Completion in Psychology or Philosophy.
All study materials are free.
An optional certificate of completion for each course may be obtained for a small technical fee (5 USD), which helps maintain the platform and supports the creation of new open courses.
Open University of Psychology
Built upon APA and BPS standards, this program offers a complete introduction to psychological science — from biological mechanisms to cognitive, emotional, and social processes.
It combines academic rigor with real-world relevance, helping students understand human behavior and the mind in a global context.
Courses (8-week format, sequential):
Introduction to Psychology
Statistics I: Understanding Data
Research Methods I: Foundations of Scientific Thinking
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Personality and Individual Differences
Mental Health and Psychopathology
Statistics II: Data and Interpretation
Research Methods II: Experiments and Observation
Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Emotion and Well-Being
Cognitive Neuroscience
Applied Psychology (Education, Work, and Society)
Contemporary Topics in Psychology
Global and Existential Perspectives in Psychology
Open University of Philosophy
It encourages both rigorous reasoning and open reflection on meaning, truth, and the human condition.
Courses (8-week format, sequential):
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Logic and Critical Thinking
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Ancient Philosophy (Plato and Aristotle)
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Early Modern Philosophy (Descartes to Kant)
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Ethics: Classical and Modern Theories
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Epistemology: Knowledge and Truth
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Metaphysics: Being, Time, and Identity
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Philosophy of Mind
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Philosophy of Language
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Philosophy of Science
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Political Philosophy and Justice
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Applied Ethics and Technology
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Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
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Non-Western Philosophical Traditions
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Contemporary Philosophy
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Methodology and Academic Writing
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Current Issues in Philosophy
- Philosophy of Existence and Meaning
Global Standards and Academic Integrity
All courses follow open academic guidelines, ensuring:
transparency in structure and objectives,
scientific accuracy and neutrality,
cultural inclusivity and accessibility.
The programs are academically rigorous but human-centered — built to inspire critical thinking, empathy, and intellectual independence.
Students may complete:
one program (Psychology or Philosophy), or
both concurrently, earning 108 OAP and a Dual Diploma.
All materials — lectures, readings, and exams — are available in English, French, and Spanish, with further languages to follow.
Time Investment and Flexibility
Each course requires around 2–3 hours of study per week.
Students can pause, continue, or restart at any time. There are no application fees, no admission exams, and no deadlines — only the commitment to learn.
Certification and Diploma
Education in this program is completely free.
An optional digital certificate (5 USD) is available for students who wish to formally document their achievement.
The certificate verifies course completion, exam results, and awarded OAP points.
Upon finishing all 18 courses and the Final Comprehensive Exam, participants receive the Diploma of Completion, symbolizing mastery of the program and contribution to the mission of global education.