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The Open University (OU) is the United Kingdom's largest university and is the only one dedicated to distance learning.
We have around 150,000 studying for their first degree, more than 30,000 postgraduate students and 25,000 living outside the UK.
The OU's modern style of distance learning is very supportive and aware of the needs of the individual. All courses are taught in English.
The OU is ranked among the best UK universities for teaching quality and student satisfaction.
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