1, different attributes: Adult education in amateur university series is a form of education in national education series, while the National Open University is directly under the Ministry of Education.
2. Differences in main forms: There are four main forms of amateur university education, namely, adult college entrance examination (full-time, amateur and correspondence), higher education self-study examination (self-taught examination), radio and television university (modern distance open education of TV University) and online education (distance education). Supported by modern information technology, the National Open University combines academic education with non-academic education to implement distance open education.
3. Different groups: Amateur universities are mainly to improve the academic qualifications of on-the-job employees, professional education, and further education after general education. The National Open University is open to all members of society, emphasizing the gathering, integration and enjoyment of high-quality educational resources. When a bachelor's degree is awarded after graduation, the school shall apply to the Beijing Academic Degrees Committee and report it to the the State Council Academic Degrees Committee for the record after approval.