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Mission, vision and values

Our mission

The Open University is open to people, places, methods and ideas.

Our vision

To reach more students with life-changing learning that meets their needs and enriches society.

Our values

Inclusive

  • We play a unique role in society, making higher education open to all
  • We promote social justice through the development of knowledge and skills

Innovative

  • We lead the learning revolution, placing innovation at the heart of our teaching and research
  • We continuously seek new and better ways to inspire and enable learning
  • We create world class research and teaching

Responsive

  • We respond to the needs of individuals and employers and the communities in which they live and work
  • We are dedicated to supporting our students’ learning success

General enquiries

Email Scotland
Call 0131 226 3851

British Sign Language (BSL) users can also contact us directly through Contact Scotland BSL's video relay service.

Study enquiries

Prospective students:
visit new student enquiries

Current OU students: 
log in to StudentHome for your personalised contact details.

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