The future is open

Open your future with The Open University.

We’ve been the experts in distance learning for over 50 years, allowing you to fit study around your life. Our world-leading teaching strategies and educational technologies mean you’ll get an immersive and interactive learning experience with support from dedicated tutors every step of the way.

Whatever future you’re looking for, your possibilities are open.

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News from the OU

OU research impact

Open University research shapes policy and practice, drives innovation and has practical applications which change lives across the globe.

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OU research impact
OU research impact

The future is open

The future is unpredictable, but it’s still yours for the taking with flexible study that means you can learn while you earn. Keeping your options open.

The future is open

The future is unpredictable, but it’s still yours for the taking with flexible study that means you can learn while you earn. Keeping your options open.

Congratulations OU graduates!

This Autumn, thousands of OU graduates across the four nations will attend their degree ceremonies where their hard work, commitment and determination will be celebrated in front of audiences packed with proud loved ones. Their journeys began with a single step. So can yours. Choose your course.
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Statement on equality and diversity

The OU was founded to open up higher education to all, regardless of background or circumstances. Our mission is to be open to people, places, methods and ideas—and as such, equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. 

Read more about equality and diversity