Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University is a public state open university established in 1998 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University is a public university located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is described as the only state open university in Uttar Pradesh. Its postal address is Shantipuram Awas Yojna (Sector-F), Phaphamau, Prayagraj - 211013.
The university was established in 1998. It operates as the state's open university.
The university's vision is to provide learner-centric, value-based, high-quality education to all classes of Indian society and Uttar Pradesh for all-round inclusive development. It uses distance education methods to enhance knowledge and skill. Stated goals include making higher education accessible and affordable to everyone and instilling a desire for lifelong learning. Listed core values include Harmony, Respect, Inclusiveness, Creativity, Openness, Pride, Social commitment, Culture, Collaboration, Dialogue and Flexibility.
The university has nine schools: Vocational Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
The university has a Central Library (Yagyavalkya Granthalaya) and a Regional Library at the Allahabad Regional Centre.
First-year and second-year admissions are made through the Samarth Portal. Old second and third year admissions are also available, and some programmes require an entrance test, as described in the Admission Information Brochure 2026-27.