The University, originally established as Andhra Pradesh Open University on 26th August 1982 through an Act of the A.P. State Legislature, was later renamed as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University on 26th October 1991. The University is the first Open University in India and is committed to providing quality higher education opportunities to all sections of society. All programmes offered by the University are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The motto of the University is “EDUCATION FOR ALL”.