Education for All- The Open University of Hong Kong dedicates itself to providing sub-degree, degree and postgraduate courses leading to awards and qualifications principally through a system of open access and distance education, thereby making higher education available to all those aspiring to it regardless of previous qualification, gender, or race.

The University, through its Council and staff, and in common with other institutions of higher education in the region, commits itself to excellence in teaching, scholarship and public service.

As a self-financing, non-profit-making organization, the University is further committed to developing and supporting sustainable high-quality courses and programmes which are affordable to its students.