The only university in Northern Ireland dedicated to distance learning, we are open to people, places, methods and ideas. 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.

Free Online Learning

We’ve got a huge range of free online learning to help you explore your passion or need.

Study with us

Free your ambition by studying with The Open University and change your life with our flexible way of learning.

Future Nurse Programmes

For over 17 years, we've delivered a highly successful work-based pre-registration nursing programme in partnership with healthcare employers.

Events

Check out what events we have coming up.

About Us

Find out more about who we are and why we do what we do here in Northern Ireland.

News

Catchup on the lates news from The Open University in Northern Ireland.

Our Work

We work in many ways across Northern Ireland with a big impact.

Our Manifesto

Embedding a culture of lifelong learning in our society will be a game-changer. Essential to that is accessible part-time, flexible higher education. Recognising its value and prioritising its growth is key to addressing skills shortages, economic productivity, regional imbalances, and social inclusion. 

Transition to HE Hub

A hub to assist new students to prepare for and settle into their studies at universities, university colleges and further education colleges across Northern Ireland.