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About OU
The Open University (OU) — public university. It is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1969.
The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-750.
OU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs. The university campus is located within Milton Keynes.
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OU tuition fees
For foreigners, the tuition fee at OU starts from 12,599 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Study programs at OU
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science (Honours)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport and Fitness
Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Honours)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry (Honours)
Environmental Science (Honours)
Health Sciences (Honours)
Mathematics and Physics (Honours)
Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (Honours)
Physical Sciences
Combined STEM (Honours)
Computing and IT and Mathematics
Computing and IT and Mathematics
Computing and IT and Mathematics (Honours)
Computing and IT and Statistics
Engineering & Technology
BSc (Honours) Open degree
Combined STEM (Honours)
Computing with Electronic Engineering (Honours)
Engineering
Engineering
Medicine
Biology (Honours)
Chemistry (Honours)
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Honours)
Environmental Science (Honours)
Computer Science & IT
BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject
Computing and IT (Communications and Networking) (Honours)
Computing and IT (Communications and Software) (Honours)
Computing and IT (Honours)
Computing and IT (Software) (Honours)
Law
BSc (Honours) Open degree
Criminology
Criminology (Honours)
Criminology and Law
Criminology and Law (Honours)
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities (Classical Studies) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (English Language) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (English Literature) (Honours)
Social Sciences & Management
Arts and Humanities (French) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (Spanish) (Honours)
Childhood and Youth Studies (Honours)
Computing and IT (Communications and Networking) (Honours)
Computing and IT and Psychology
Education & Training
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Childhood and Youth Studies
Childhood and Youth Studies
Childhood and Youth Studies (Honours)
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art History and Visual Cultures (Honours)
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities (Art History) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (Classical Studies) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing) (Honours)
Arts & Humanities
Art History and Visual Cultures (Honours)
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities (Art History) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (Classical Studies) (Honours)
Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing) (Honours)
Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Finance (Honours)
Business Management (Accounting) (Honours)
Economics
Economics (Honours)
Economics and Personal Finance
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Finance (Honours)
BA (Honours) Business Management
BA (Honours) Open degree
BA(Honours) Open degree
BSc (Honours) Open degree
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Space Science and Technology
Humanities
English Literature
Physical Sciences
Environmental Management
Environmental Management
Environmental Management
Forensic Psychological Studies
Mathematics
Accounting & Finance
Derivatives and Risk Management
Dissertation (Finance)
Finance
Finance
Finance
Engineering & Technology
Engineering
Engineering
Finite Element Analysis - Basic Principles and Applications
Manufacture Materials Design
Space Science
Law
Business, Human Rights Law and Corporate Social Responsibility
Crime and Global Justice
Crime and Justice
Effective Strategic Management in Business and the Public Sector
Master of Laws
Social Sciences & Management
Childhood and Youth
Childhood and Youth Studies
Classical Studies
Crime and Global Justice
Crime and Justice
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art History
Art History part 1
Art History part 2
History
History Part 1
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Business Administration
Business, Human Rights Law and Corporate Social Responsibility
Creating and Sustaining Value
Derivatives and Risk Management
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Applied Linguistics and English Language
Classical Studies
Classical Studies Part 1
Classical Studies part 2
Creative Writing
Arts & Humanities
Applied Linguistics and English Language
Art History
Art History part 1
Art History part 2
Classical Studies
Computer Science & IT
Advanced Networking (CCNP Enterprise)
Computing
Computing
Computing
Cyber Security
Medicine
Advanced Clinical Practice
Enhanced Clinical Practice
Introduction to Mental Health Science
Mental Health Science
Mental Health Science
Education & Training
Addressing Inequality and Difference in Educational Practice
Childhood and Youth
Childhood and Youth Studies
Childhood and Youth Studies
Children and Young People's Worlds
Other
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Investigating Forensic Psychology
Law, Economics and Governance
The Critical Researcher - Educational Technology in Practice
The Open University flexible MBA
Medicine
Health and Social Care
Applied Sciences & Professions
Health and Social Care
Social Sciences & Management
Health and Social Care
Education & Training
Education
Health and Social Care

Bachelor degree at OU
School education in United Kingdom lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at OU, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS exam. OU also provides online undergraduate programs.
Master's degree at OU
In order to enroll at OU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at OU.
What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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