Welcome to The Open University, Scotland's leading provider of part-time higher education.

Wheverer you live, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, from the Western Isles to East Lothian, your location is no barrier to studying with The Open University in Scotland. What's more, our courses are flexible so you can study at a time and place that suits you, fitting study around other commitments such as your job, caring responsibilities or a busy family life.

The OU in Scotland has over 14,000 students and 500 tutors across the country, and over 100 support staff in Edinburgh.

With no entry requirements for most undergraduate courses, The OU in Scotland really is open to everyone. You can take a single course to develop your understanding of a particular topic or you can work towards a certificate, diploma or degree. Find out more about all the courses offered by The Open University.

If your income is less than £16,510 a year you could be entitled to learn with us for free. Depending on the course you take, you’ll also be offered a computer to help you get started.

Otherwise if you earn up to £22,000 you could still apply for an ILA Scotland learner account to help towards most of your course fees (including, for 2009/10 Postgraduate courses). Financial support - eligibility.

Find out more about studying with the OU in Scotland, including credit transfer.