Welcome to The Open University in Wales
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New financial support for students in Wales
The Welsh Government is introducing a new package of financial support for new part-time students starting their studies from September 2018.
Financial support for students in Wales is changing, use our information and resources to spread the word to the people you work with.
Find out moreThe Open University in Wales is the leading provider of part-time undergraduate higher education and supported distance learning across Wales.
"I am the son of a miner, from a family that didn’t go to university. Getting my degree gave me a belief in myself."
Paul Mahoney, Merthyr Tydfil, OU in Wales graduate
Watch Paul’s learning journey to find out how the OU in Wales helped him change his life.
About us
We have over 7000 students across the whole of Wales supported by 300 tutors. Find out more about us and our work.
Courses and qualifications
As Wales’ largest provider of part-time undergraduate university study, The Open University in Wales offers a wide choice of qualifications in a broad range of subject areas.
Meet our students
Studying with The Open University can be life changing. See how some of our students have balanced study with work and family commitments and have flourished on their OU learning journeys.
Policy and public affairs
Through our policy and public affairs work we seek to ensure that higher education policy in Wales supports the needs of part-time learners.
The Welsh language
The Open University is subject to the Welsh Language Standards. This section includes information on how we comply with the standards and deliver our services though the medium of Welsh.
Request your prospectus
Explore our qualifications and courses by requesting one of our prospectuses today.
Upcoming Events
Come and meet us at our Cardiff Open Day
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 10:00 to 18:00
The Open University in Wales, Custom House Street, Cardiff CF10 1AP
Contact: Helen Nelmes
'Access' to your future: free open event
Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 10:00 to 15:00
Pontardawe Library, Holly Street, SA8 4ET
Contact: OU Wales events
‘Access’ to your future: free open event
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 10:00 to 16:00
Glynneath Library, Park Avenue, SA11 5DW
Contact: OU Wales events
News
OU in Wales celebrates first cohort of students to gain the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care Practice (Wales)
The Open University in Wales was delighted to celebrate the achievements of the first cohort of students to gain the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care Practice (Wales), at a celebration event held at Cardiff City Hall recently.
Skills shortage costing Welsh organisations over £350 million
The Open University Business Barometer, which monitors the skills landscape of the UK, reveals that employers in Wales are paying a high price to ensure their organisations have the skills required to remain productive.
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