How much does it cost to purchase a diploma or degree from the Open University?

Is the degree from the Open University a genuine degree?
The Open University adopts an “open learning” model for teaching, which integrates flexible learning methods and one-on-one learning guidance. Degrees from the Open University are of the same academic status as those from any other British university.

What is an Open University?
The Open University is a university for adult learners that implements an open academic policy and has no or only minimum formal admission requirements, although entrance examinations may be conducted.

Has the Open University been accredited?
The Open University of Kenya is a fully accredited and internationally recognized public higher education institution in Kenya. Currently, postgraduate, undergraduate and career development courses are offered.

What is the Open University of the UK famous for?
The Open University of the United Kingdom was established by a Royal Charter (pdf 235kb) and enjoys a global reputation. For over 50 years, it has been a pioneer in distance education, providing outstanding teaching and excellent support to students in the UK and around the world.

What is the reputation of the Open University?
International recognition. Degrees awarded by the Open University have the same validity as those awarded by other universities in the UK. In fact, many employers and institutions around the world hire graduates from the Open University, and they recognize that degrees from the Open University are on par with those from other British universities in terms of academic standards.

Why is it called the Open University?
As the name suggests, when students complete courses outside of school, it is usually called open learning, also known as distance learning. This learning method encompasses various forms, including mail-in courses and online courses.

Is the Open University completely free?
The Open University of the UK releases approximately 5% of its formal course materials on the OpenLearn platform each year in the form of free and open educational content. OpenLearn includes over 900 free courses from the Open University curriculum system in the UK, as well as dozens of specially commissioned certified open courses.

Can anyone use the Open University?
What sets us apart from other universities is that we focus on students’ potential rather than their previous academic qualifications. Most of our courses have no formal admission requirements, and students come from diverse educational backgrounds.