Why The Open University?

The OU is the UK's largest university and leads the world in distance learning qualifications. Since 1969 over 2 million people have chosen to study at the OU, with a current student population of over 260,000. 

Career transformation

  • Highly valued by employers – in the UK, 80% of the FTSE top 100 companies have sponsored staff on OU courses
  • Triple accredited Business School – only 1% of the world’s Business Schools hold triple accreditation
  • Hear from students and employers.

Flexibility to work and study

  • The OU’s range of learning techniques provide flexible learning like no other university
  • Whether you’re at home, at work or on the move; the OU's innovative teaching methods and materials give you the flexibility you need and bring studying to life in a way never seen before.

Internationally respected UK university

  • No.1 rated UK university for overall student satisfaction
  • Internationally renowned research
  • Award winning BBC programming
  • International development spanning over 20 years.

Outstanding support

  • Online support like no other university!
  • Personal tutor support
  • Where a great education means great value.