The Open University in Northern Ireland
Enabling people to change their lives through learning, across Northern Ireland.
The only university in Northern Ireland dedicated to distance learning, we are open to people, places, methods and ideas. We are proud to have an overall student satisfaction rating of 91% and have the highest rating among Northern Ireland providers for the last 16 years*.
We promote educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality, university education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.
We are here to help individuals, local business, the community and the economy of Northern Ireland.
*NSS Student Survey 2020
Coronavirus updates
At the OU, we’re committed to using our expertise in online education to help our students, staff, alumni and society navigate the new ‘normal’ created by the coronavirus pandemic. Check out our coronavirus hub for a diverse range of information.
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Free courses for local SMEs
The Open University has partnered with Invest Northern Ireland to offer a range of free training and learning resources to re-power business across Northern Ireland.
Furloughed workers scheme
The Open University has partnered with the Department for the Economy to offer a range of free training to help you improve your skills and wellbeing.
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News
- Shortlisted for University of the Year and innovative teaching in THE Awards 23rd November 2020
- Knowledge Transfer Vouchers available to Northern Ireland organisations through The Open University 12th November 2020
- Graduates of The Open University in Northern Ireland see £219,000 additional career earnings 5th November 2020
- Birthday Honour’s Award for Open University National Director John D’Arcy 10th October 2020
- The Open University announces 250 places on fully funded online courses 6th October 2020
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