Delivering life-changing opportunities
We provide supported distance learning to over 19,300 students in Scotland, widening access to higher education.
Discover our wide range of degrees, qualifications, short courses and skills-based training.
If you live in Scotland, with an annual personal income of £25,000 or less, you may be eligible to study for free with a Part-Time Fee Grant and OU top-up funding.
Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with the June 2025 issue of our e-newsletter, Open Outlook.
We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Scotland, and are ranked first in Scotland for student satisfaction.
Our students come from all walks of life. Each have their own unique story to tell, and we’re here to support them along the way.
We work with businesses, organisations, the third sector and communities across Scotland to provide learning and skills.
A fantastic range of free short courses to suit all interests and abilities. From art to sustainability: there's something for you.
Join our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme to study university-level modules in S6. A fantastic way to bridge the next step after school.
Our digital platform has learning, funding and development resources for entrepreneurial OU students and recent graduates.