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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. #OUfamily

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. #OUfamily

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.


News from the OU

OU research impact

Our research transforms lives across the four nations and globally. We take a challenge-led and open approach to research and driving real world change across the themes of Sustainability, Tackling Inequalities and Living Well.

Find out more about our research and the new Open Societal Challenges research platform
OU research impact
OU research impact

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