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
FINDING YOUR VOICE: Creative writing outreach programme
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 11:00 to Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 13:00
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL
FREE OPEN DAY EVENT: 'ACCESS' TO YOUR FUTURE
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:00 to 15:00
Tenby Library Greenhill Avenue, Tenby SA70 7LB
Contact: Cathy Butler, Tenby Library
FREE OPEN DAY EVENT: 'ACCESS' TO YOUR FUTURE
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 10:30 to 15:30
Haverfordwest Library, Dew Street, Haverfordwest SA61 1ST
Contact: Kath Woolcock
News
OU student named Wales’ Adult Learner of the Year
An OU in Wales student who was mocked at school and reached his mid-30s having never read a book received the Life Change and Overall Winner of the Year awards at this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards.
OU student wins Rising Star Award at the 2018 Womenspire Awards
OU in Wales student Charlotte Bailey from Treorchy in South Wales was named the winner of the Rising Star award at this year’s Womenspire awards.
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