The Campus of Open Learning (COL), University of Delhi, has announced the start of admissions for its one-year certificate and diploma courses in eight foreign languages, along with several professional programmes offered through the Department of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE), School of Open Learning (SOL).COL Director Prof. Payal Mago said the foreign language programmes are available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The courses are being offered in collaboration with the Department of Germanic and Romance Studies and the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Delhi.She said the Open Learning Development Centre (OLDC) will soon introduce these programmes in online mode to make language education accessible to learners across the country. This will allow students from different regions to enrol and attend the courses remotely.The university is also expanding its language offerings with the launch of one-year certificate and diploma courses in Russian. These programmes are being introduced in collaboration with the Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies, University of Delhi, and will be available in both classroom and online modes.Alongside the language courses, admissions for flagship programmes under DDCE, SOL, COL will begin on June 17, 2026. These programmes include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc), Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc), and Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media Leadership (PGDADLM).According to the university, these courses aim to provide quality higher education, professional development and career growth opportunities through flexible learning options designed for both students and working professionals.
DU Campus for Open Learning: How to apply
Interested candidates can visit the official admission portal of the Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi, for details on eligibility, admission procedures, fee structure and important dates.The applications began June 11 and the last date to apply is July 10, 12 am.Direct link to notification on language coursesHere’s the direct link to apply
