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OpenEMIS Admissions
What it is
OpenEMIS Admissions is free open source software for managing student applications and school enrolment. Parents can submit applications online for new or existing students and apply to multiple institutions. The form collects student identity, location, address area, birthplace and guardian information. School administrators can review applications using real-time student data, manage admission and enrolment status, and approve or reject applications. OpenEMIS Registrations links directly to OpenEMIS Core. The online form works in a browser or on a mobile device with an internet connection; the datasheet lists Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari as supported browsers. Organisations can download and install the software on their own IT infrastructure or access it through dedicated secure hosted workspaces. OpenEMIS states that the software uses industry-standard security protocols, is regularly audited against common web attacks and follows OWASP recommendations. Users receive a free knowledge base and product documentation. The Free open source software plan is free, with no licensing fees.
For and against
For
- Parents can apply to multiple institutions
- Administrators can approve or reject applications
- Links directly to OpenEMIS Core
- Free open source software with no licensing fees
Against
- The online form requires an internet connection
- Listed supported browsers are Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
The verdict
OpenEMIS Admissions covers parent applications, administrator review and enrolment decisions, with a direct link to OpenEMIS Core. It is free open source software and can be self-hosted or accessed through dedicated secure hosted workspaces.
Who it suits
It suits schools that need an online application and enrolment workflow for new or existing students. Organisations can install it on their own infrastructure or use dedicated secure hosted workspaces.
Plans and prices
Free open source software
no licensing fees
Read 1 Oct 2026 · openemis.org
On the record
- Administrator workflow
- School administrators can review and manage applications with real-time student data management.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Admission status
- The product manages admission application and enrolment status and supports rejecting or approving applications.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Applicant scope
- Applications can be submitted for new or existing student enrolments.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Browser requirement
- The datasheet lists Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox or Safari as supported browsers.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Captured data
- The application includes student identity, location, address area, birthplace and guardian information.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- The online application form runs on any web browser or mobile device with an internet connection.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Core integration
- OpenEMIS Registrations directly links to OpenEMIS Core.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- OpenEMIS software can be downloaded and installed on an organisation's own IT infrastructure, or accessed through dedicated secure hosted workspaces.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- License model
- OpenEMIS is described as free open source software with no licensing fees.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Multiple institutions
- Applicants can apply to multiple institutions.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Parent applications
- Parents can register a child online and secure a space at a school.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenEMIS Admissions facilitates student enrolment to schools.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- OpenEMIS states that it protects data with industry-standard security protocols.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security practices
- OpenEMIS says it is regularly audited against common web attacks and follows OWASP recommendations.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- All OpenEMIS users receive a free knowledge base and product documentation.openemis.org · read 1 Oct 2026
