Uttarakhand Open University will
*Cater to the educational needs of the target groups through the open systems of learning.
*Create skilled and knowledge based human resource for speedy upliftment and development of the State in particular.
*Provide easy access to education to different sections of society, especially to those with seemingly geographical isolation and difficulty.
*Promote national integration and integrated development of human personality.
*Impart knowledge for awareness and skill development.
*Promote research orientation in the present scenario of technology and development. and Disseminate knowledge through an innovative multi-media teaching-learning system.
*Promote dissemination of learning and knowledge through distance education systems including the use of any communication technology to provide opportunities for higher education to a large segment of the population and shall in organizing its activities.