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The American Open University is a fully accredited university by overseas Ministry of Higher Education. AOU is a Religious Institution exempt from State regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Welcome to the American Open University, the leading distance learning university of Islamic Sciences. In our programs, we adopt the most challenging requirements of any distance learning university. It is these high standards that distinguishes us from other universities.Therefore, I personally invite distinguished students who are exceptionally committed and who […]
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It was my dream to be able to pursue my bachelors degree in Islamic studies and because of American Open University and the wonderful and knowledgeable staff and professors I am able to do just that. Vinitha M.
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