#801
World rank
87%
Acceptance rate
1969
Established
168,215
Students
Public
Type
Rankings
The Open University holds distinct academic standing in major global league tables:
- Ranked #614 globally in worldwide institutional performance metrics.
- Recognized globally for leadership in distance education, lifelong learning impact, and widening participation.
- Holds high student satisfaction ratings consistently surpassing national sector averages in the UK.
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