The Open University in Wales
We are the leading experts in part-time, flexible learning. Every year, we help thousands of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.
About us
We have been at the top of the National Student Survey in Wales for student satisfaction for eleven years running.
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Student Stories
Studying with The Open University can be life changing, see how some of our students have coped with study alongside real life and flourished on their OU learning journeys.
Hear their stories and start your learning journey here.
Latest news
An international team of astronomers has detected a planet orbiting our nearest star, Proxima Centauri.
The Open University in Wales was delighted to join the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol on the Maes this week to celebrate further plans to develop our partnership.
Director of The Open University in Wales, Rob Humphreys, was at Harvard University last week at the North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History Conference.
Partnerships
We work with employers, community groups, education providers and other partners to support the widest possible range of people to take up higher education opportunities.
Free Online Learning
It doesn’t matter if you’re into art or zoology, or whether you have 5 minutes or 50 hours. We’ve got a huge range of free online learning to help you explore your passion.
Welsh Language Scheme
The Open University has adopted the principle that in the conduct of public business in Wales it will treat the English and Welsh Languages on the basis of equality.
Download our Welsh Language Scheme and Welsh medium assessment guidelines
