Testimonials
Read or watch these testimonials to find out what real students thought about studying with The Open University.
Robin Gordon, IBM training officer, compliments The Open University for its cleverly customised employee development.
There are many international organisations that sponsor their staff on a wide variety of Open University and Open University Business School courses and...
AAH pharmaceuticals, based in the UK, work with The Open University on the development of their staff. Listen to an interview with Mark James, Managing Director of AAH pharmaceuticals about his experiences of working with The Open University.
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The time I spent studying with The OU was unique for me. I enjoyed the opportunity to study on my own, supported by a tutor and friends on the course, to study at my own pace and to choose the courses that interested me most, both professionally and personally. Having other responsibilities in...
Amsterdam woman believes her OU qualification is superior to others she has gained in the past.
Tina Macaree was awarded her Psychology degree from The Open University at a Paris graduation ceremony.
All Open University courses and qualifications are studied in...
Why did you decide to study via distance learning?
As I was already employed but still wanted to further my education, distance learning looked like a sensible way to follow both paths: working and studying at the same time.
Why did you choose to study with The...
Why did you decide to study via distance learning?
For two reasons: firstly it enabled me to study for a UK degree in my own language while living abroad. Secondly, I was able to study while continuing in full time employment. A perfect solution: the combination of academic...
Why did you decide to study via distance learning?
For me, like for many people with a mortgage to pay and other commitments to take care of, stopping work to study was out of the question. Distance learning represented a way for me to bring something new into my life without...
Why I chose the OU: The OU offers great flexibility due to the credit point system and the modular concept of the courses.
The international mix of students and tutors made it a highly interesting experience, especially at residential school where you can meet people...
Why did you decide to study your MBA via distance learning?
The modular system, the flexible study format and the lack of need to give my already senior career a break. Furthermore being a non native, a written delivery of the study content comes as an extra benefit....
I am very happy with my choice to study at The OU. Apart from the convenience and flexibility provided by distance learning, which makes it possible to combine studies with work, family and other commitments, OU courses have also proven to be truly inspirational, allowing me to develop...







