All institutions / Institution card · Round 3, 5.10.2026
The Open University of Israel
University · openu.ac.ilRanking: rank 13 of 57 ranked · in the "University" group: rank 6 of 11 · Mandatory metrics: 0/3AI policy: Partially found, Integrity and assessment: Not found in public sources, Responsible body: Partially foundScore: 46% (5.5 of 12 points across 9 metrics checked) · On all 10 metrics: 42%"Not found in public sources" does not mean "none". The index checks only what has been published, and every datum links to its source. How we check and what counts · Request a correction · Disclaimer
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The metrics the institution does not yet meet in full, and that the most institutions of its type do meet. What it takes: a document to publish, a management decision, or a budget.
- 1. Published institutional AI policy or principles Partial
5 of 10 institutions of the same type meet it in full · Requires: Document · What counts as "Found", with examples - 2. Academic integrity and assessment rules that address AI Not found
2 of 10 institutions of the same type meet it in full · Requires: Document · What counts as "Found", with examples - 3. A declared responsible body Partial
2 of 10 institutions of the same type meet it in full · Requires: Decision · What counts as "Found", with examples
Mandatory metrics
1. Published institutional AI policy or principlesPartially found
Artificial intelligence: correct use in academia (guidelines hub)
Body: Dean's Office of Academic Studies
Document date: Undated
An institution-wide guidelines hub (ethics, AI literacy, uses in teaching, tools), but no formal policy document found with rules, an approving body and a date.
The same document also serves metric 3, 8.
Source: academy_ai.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
2. Academic integrity and assessment rules that address AINot found in public sources
Student disciplinary regulations
Document date: Amended by the Senate 8.9.2024
No mention of AI.
Source: HebrewD.pdf openu.ac.il · PDF (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
3. A declared responsible bodyPartially found
Dean's Office of Academic Studies
The Dean's Office of Academic Studies hosts and publishes all the guideline pages. No declared committee or officer. Partial: a named unit that the institution in practice presents as owning the policy, with no declaration of an AI committee or officer.
The same document also serves metric 1, 8.
Source: academy_ai.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
Implementation metrics
4. AI training for academic and administrative staffFound
Staff training and development program: the Year of AI (lectures, workshops, team projects, online courses); workshops for teaching staff July-September 2026
Body: Human Resources Administration; Department of Teaching and Learning
Document date: 2025/26, 7.1.2026 to 16.9.2026
The only institution in the round where a published program for both administrative and academic staff was found.
Source: default.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Additional source: workshops teach-learn.my.canva.site (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
5. AI literacy for studentsFound
Artificial intelligence as an aid for students (AI literacy, golden rules, tools, sessions)
Body: Dean's Office of Studies, Department of Teaching and Learning
Document date: Updated 5.3.2026
Source: default.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
6. Information-security and acceptable-use rules for AICould not verify
Policy on the use of artificial intelligence tools (Computing Administration)
Body: Computing Administration
Document date: Undated
The document is described on the Human Resources page as covering information security and ethics, but it sits on an internal portal and cannot be read from outside. The decisive document was not read.
The same document also serves metric 4.
Source: default.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 27.9.2026
7. Institutional AI strategy or action planPartially found
Policy on the use of GenAI tools in academic courses: guidelines for teaching staff
Body: Department of Teaching and Learning, Dean's Office of Studies
Document date: Undated
Six principles with a division of responsibilities (departmental teaching committees, dean); no goals or timeline.
Source: ai-policy-oui teach-learn.my.canva.site (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
Complementary metrics
8. Transparency: an AI information hub or public reportPartially found
Artificial intelligence: correct use in academia
Body: Dean's Office of Academic Studies
One hub: policy, tool repository, ethics, literacy, uses in teaching, workshops, student site. No responsible bodies or periodic report.
Components found (2 of 4): Policy, Tools and training. Missing: Responsible bodies, Report.
The same document also serves metric 1, 3.
Source: academy_ai.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 27.9.2026
9. AI-in-research policyPartially found
Ethics in using AI tools
Body: Department of Teaching and Learning
Disclosure and citation in course papers; no rules for research and theses.
Source: ethics.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 26.9.2026
10. A secure AI environment for all staff and studentsNot found in public sources
AI as an aid for students
Body: Dean's Office of Academic Studies, the Open University
Document date: Undated
The student AI pages and the tool repository offer general tips and tools and do not declare an institutional licensed tool with data protection for all staff and students. site: searches for Copilot and an institutional account turned up no such statement.
The same document also serves metric 5.
Source: default.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Additional source: tools.aspx openu.ac.il (opens in a new window)
Checked: 27.9.2026
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