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Open University international student in a library leaning over a balcony.
How does it feel to be part of the international student community at the OU? Discover why 8,000 international students choose to study from their home country to achieve a globally respected UK degree with The Open University.
Hear from international students as they share how OU study fits around their lives, what helped them feel supported, and why they chose to learn with the experts in online learning with tutor support.
International students share how The Open University study fits around life wherever they are in the world.
International students choose the OU for a recognised UK qualification they can earn from wherever they are, flexible online study that fits around real life, and the support of expert tutors and a worldwide student community.
I chose the OU because it has a fantastic reputation. It has an excellent academic reputation in Germany. And with its triple accreditation, it’s in the top 1% of the world’s business schools.
With the OU, it’s possible to say yes to everything. I’ve lived on three different continents, travelled to 31 countries and supported myself by working the whole time. I’ve been able to do all of this without accumulating any debt.
As an international student, the OU has been incredibly supportive throughout my entire study journey. I’ve always felt like I’ve been a part of the student community and found it easy to make friends. It wasn’t just me who was studying from a country outside of the UK; my study buddy was from Russia!
Working for a global corporation in Berlin, Tillmann earned an MBA through flexible online study, all without pausing his career.
Talia shares her experience of studying with the OU while living in South Africa and working as a children’s swimming teacher.
Drawn to the night sky, Sridev pursues his passion for Astronomy through OU distance learning that fits around his life.
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