Be the reason we can provide access to high quality education to all.

In 1969, one ambition changed the world, giving anyone, anywhere the power to learn. Established by the Royal Charter and globally recognised, The Open University has pioneered distance learning for over 50 years, delivering exceptional teaching and outstanding support to students across the UK and the world.​

Operating across all four UK nations, we enjoy a unique advantage as a university. We’re able to connect with more students from a range of backgrounds, making us the biggest University in Europe. Our main campus is based in Milton Keynes and, alongside our regional offices, our sites are the home of local and global experts in academia, research and professional services.

Milton Keynes

Our campus and main operational centre is in Milton Keynes, a stone’s throw from London, and houses our main library, world renowned research labs and colleague amenities, such as the catering hub, exercise and faith spaces.

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Belfast

A listed building and former banking hall prominently located within the legal and business district of Central Belfast.

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Cardiff

Our offices in Wales sit right at the heart of Cardiff’s city centre. The property was newly constructed in 2006 with fully accessible raised floors and full air conditioning. The main rail and bus terminals are close by.

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Dublin

Our Dublin office is home to our Enquiry and Advice Centre, in the heart of Dublin.​

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Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh office comprises of three fully refurbished Victorian terraces in Edinburgh’s New Town, in the heart of the city centre.

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Manchester

Manchester is home to our Student Recruitment and Support centre for the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Access (STEMA).

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Nottingham

The Nottingham office is based just north of the city centre and houses our Student Recruitment and Support Centre for the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS).

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WDS (Wellingborough Distribution Services)

The assembly and distribution of learning materials to student and Associate Lecturers is managed by Learner and Discovery Sciences (LDS) Storage and Distribution, and is based in Northamptonshire.​​

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