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The Open University is the UK’s largest academic institution and a world pioneer in distance learning. To date, we’ve taught more than two million students worldwide.

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Student stories

Every year thousands of students from all walks of life enrol with The Open University. Each one with a story to tell on how distance learning has changed their lives. Rain discovered her potential, Talia gained her independence and an MBA opened up opportunities for Tillmann.

Watch their stories

Juggling study, full-time work, family and social lives, we follow five OU students to see how they do it.

Tillmann's career aspirations became reality with the help of The Open University.

Talia lifts the lid on what it’s like to study via distance learning with The Open University.