Success stories

Every year, thousands of students come to us. Each one of them has a different dream, but they all have one thing in common: they want a high-quality higher education from a university they can trust. 

We’re called The ‘Open’ University because we’re open to everyone, regardless of academic background. With us, the past doesn’t matter. We’re interested in what you can achieve in the future. 

So, what’s your dream? What would you like to achieve?

Read the following success stories of some of our Irish students for inspiration:

Michael Dineen

Michael works as an IT analyst for Eircom. Learn how he enrolled with us after encouragement from colleagues – and went on to scoop an award. 

Deirdre Gannon

Deirdre, who lives in Kilkenny, graduated from The Open University and walked into her dream job weeks later. 

Orlagh Costello

Orlagh moved house, changed jobs and got married, all while studying for her masters degree with us. Learn how our flexibility was key to her success.

Chinwe Chinaka

Chinwe lives in Navan, Co Meath. Chinwe combined her studies with being a wife and mother, to improve her career prospects. 

Barry Ryan

Learn how Barry became a graduate with us, and in doing so changed his world view – and his view of himself.

Karenanne Coughlan-Pierse

Karenanne studied with The Open University while raising a young family, and her studies with us helped her return to work.