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Off University
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About Off University
Off University is a non-profit, border-crossing digital university platform founded in Berlin in 2017. Operating under the umbrella of bildungsLab*. e.V., it provides academic teaching and learning opportunities for students and scholars facing significant barriers to traditional higher education, such as political persecution, forced migration, or other forms of exclusion. The organization focuses on critical, emancipatory, and interdisciplinary approaches to enable access to higher education for marginalized groups globally. It collaborates with established German universities to deliver accredited courses and integrate students into broader academic contexts. Off University has secured substantial project funding from institutions like the German Federal Foreign Office and DAAD, and is deeply rooted in social sustainability.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Making academic education accessible for all
Off University provides digital teaching and learning opportunities for students and scholars excluded from higher education due to persecution, forced migration, or other forms of exclusion.
Accredited courses despite barriers
In cooperation with German partner universities, the organization facilitates access to accredited online courses, thereby integrating marginalized groups into the academic context.
Reduced Inequalities
Educational opportunities for marginalized groups
The organization bridges educational inequalities by enabling access to higher education for individuals in conflict zones, refugee camps, and other challenging circumstances.
Overcoming global educational barriers
Off University actively works to overcome global barriers that exclude students and scholars from the academic system, thereby promoting equal opportunities.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Education for strengthening civil society
The organization provides a platform for critical education to individuals in conflict zones and those affected by political persecution, contributing to the strengthening of peaceful societies.
Academic continuity for at-risk scholars
Off University ensures academic continuity for scholars and students impacted by crises and oppression, thereby bolstering their intellectual freedom and resilience.
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FAQs
Q1What is Off University's mission?
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Off University is a non-profit, border-crossing digital university platform providing academic teaching and learning opportunities for students and scholars facing significant barriers to traditional higher education. These include political persecution, forced migration, or other forms of exclusion. The organization focuses on critical, emancipatory, and interdisciplinary approaches to enable access to higher education for marginalized groups globally.
Q2Where is Off University based and how does it operate?
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Off University was founded in Berlin in 2017 and operates as a digital, border-crossing platform. Its digital operating model allows it to reach thousands of students globally, particularly in conflict zones and refugee camps, while inherently reducing the environmental footprint associated with physical campuses.
Q3What values guide Off University and what is its approach to sustainability?
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Off University's foundational ethos is deeply rooted in social sustainability, focusing on inclusivity, equity, and human rights through education. While it does not hold explicit environmental certifications, its digital operating model inherently reduces the environmental footprint by making education accessible without extensive travel or infrastructure.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Off University contribute to?
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Off University primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education). Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by enabling access to education for marginalized groups and fostering social justice.
Q5With which universities does Off University collaborate?
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Off University collaborates with a network of established German universities, including Philipps-Universität Marburg, Freie Universität Berlin, and the University of Hamburg. These partnerships enable the delivery of accredited courses and the integration of students into broader academic contexts.
Q6How is Off University funded?
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Off University has secured substantial project funding from prominent German institutions such as the German Federal Foreign Office and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This underscores the organization's recognized importance and impact in the field of humanitarian education.
