How do we compare with other universities?
An OU degree is just as rigorous and respected as one from a campus-based university. What’s different is that our students can learn from anywhere. No set timetables or need to travel to campus. Just a high-quality university education you can fit around your busy life.
Don’t worry if you don’t see us listed near the top of University League Tables or rankings. It’s because most rankings are set up to measure campus-based universities, assessing things like campus facilities, ratio of staff and the entry grades of students.
We’re proud to do things a little differently, offering flexible online learning and welcoming students from all backgrounds. We’re also proud that for the areas where we can be properly assessed – like the quality of our teaching and research, as well as how we support our students – we score consistently highly and stand among some of the leading universities in the UK.