Mission, vision and values

Our mission

The Open University is open to people, places, methods and ideas.

Our vision

To reach more students with life-changing learning that meets their needs and enriches society.

Our values

Inclusive

• We play a unique role in society, making higher education open to all
• We promote social justice through the development of knowledge and skills

Innovative

• We lead the learning revolution, placing innovation at the heart of our teaching and research
• We continuously seek new and better ways to inspire and enable learning
• We create world class research and teaching

Responsive

• We respond to the needs of individuals and employers and the communities in which they live and work
• We are dedicated to supporting our students’ learning success