FOUNDER
Fortune Godson
Fortune Godson is the Founder of Global Open University and is from Anambra State, Nigeria. His founding vision is to connect serious learners with accessible online higher education.
ABOUT GOU
Open learning with high expectations.
Global Open University exists to make serious higher education more reachable—across geography, work schedules, and life stages.
Our approach
We combine structured terms, attentive academic oversight, and digital tools that make the learning journey visible. Students can enroll in up to three courses in a term, while courses are capped at 40 learners.
Academic and institutional records are protected by role-based controls. Official credentials are issued by authorised officers and can be checked on the public Verify service.
UNIVERSITY RECORD
Global Open University
CAC BN 7813786
Online learning for a global community
CHANCELLOR
Fidelis Usiagwu
Fidelis Usiagwu is Chancellor of Global Open University. The Chancellor provides institutional leadership and oversight of the academic mission, governance, and standards.
GOVERNANCE
Ownership and institutional record
Global Open University records its institutional identity as CAC BN 7813786. The University must keep ownership, governance, and registration records current and make only approved disclosures public.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Accreditation and recognition
Programme availability, recognition, accreditation status, and regulatory approval must be reviewed and published only after written confirmation from the applicable authorities. The University must not imply accreditation or recognition that has not been formally granted.