Book a Virtual Open Day

Book a
Virtual Open Day

Join a free Virtual Open Day to explore The Open University’s flexible courses, speak to expert advisers, and understand your study and funding options — all from home.

Why come to a Virtual Open Day?

  • Study flexibly alongside work, family, or other commitments
  • Get clear answers on fees, funding, and study experience
  • Explore subjects and career pathways that match your goals

Come back soon for 2026 dates

We’re busy working behind the scenes to prepare our 2026 open days. Please check back soon for this year's dates!

3 reasons to not miss out

Get a taste of Open University life from the comfort of your sofa. It’s your opportunity to learn what the OU has to offer and where study could take you, with exclusive explainers and guides and more inspiring content you won’t find elsewhere.

Explore topics

From what you can study and how our qualifications work, to how much our courses cost and what study support you'll get.

Exclusive videos and guides

Discover everything the OU has to offer, from career-boosting qualifications, to expert support and unrivalled flexibility.

Stories and advice

Get inspired by our amazing students and graduates, and find advice on how to follow in their footsteps.

Award-winning teaching

Find out what its like to study at a TEF Gold-rated, Daily Mail University of the year for Teaching Excellence, that's in UniCompare's top 3 in the UK for employability. 

Award-winning teaching

Find out what its like to study at a TEF Gold-rated, Daily Mail University of the year for Teaching Excellence, that's in UniCompare's top 3 in the UK for employability. 

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