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Open University campus

🇬🇧 UK · Milton Keynes

Open University

  • Apply via UCAS
  • Est. 1969
Students
124,580Enrolled
Best ranking
#138Education

About

The Open University (OU), headquartered in Milton Keynes, England, was the world's first higher education distance learning institution. With a mission to be 'open to people, places, methods and ideas', the university was founded to give those who had missed out on attending traditional universities, the opportunity to experience high quality degree-level learning. It dates back to 1964, when former leader of the Labour Party, Harold Wilson, made it a general election manifesto pledge.

Admissions planning estimate

78.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

No usable provider offer-rate sample. Low-confidence prior from entry requirements or broad selectivity; UCAS placements are not treated as offers.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Outcomes and support

8.9%
International

One teacher for every 22.7 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Where it ranks

Longer bar, higher rank. Drawn on a log scale so #5 and #500 fit on one chart.

Education #138
Law #351
Social sciences #451
Arts & humanities #451
Psychology #551
Computer science #701
Business & economics #701
Physical sciences #701
Life sciences #701
THE World #901

Key dates

  1. UCAS deadline 13 Jan 2027 In 62 days
  2. Next intake September

Every detail

Admissions

Apply ViaUCAS
Next IntakeSeptember
UCAS Deadline2027-01-13
Russell GroupNo
Personal Statement RequiredYes
References RequiredYes

Entry Requirements

A-Level Offer Verified0
IELTS Minimum Overall6.0

Cost

Academics

Established Year1969
Total Students124580
International Students %8.9%
Student/Faculty Ratio22.7
THE World Rank901

Subject Rankings (THE)

Computer Science701
Engineering1126
Business & Economics701
Arts & Humanities451
Physical Sciences701
Social Sciences451
Law351
Life Sciences701
Clinical & Health901
Education138
Psychology551