A public research university and the largest university in the UK by student numbers. Specializes in flexible distance learning, founded in 1969.
Address: Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
All subjects (distance learning), STEM, Social Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Global reach through distance learning. Partnerships with employers (e.g. BBC, NHS) for workforce development and with educational institutions worldwide. Significant role in widening access to HE.
Research:
Research across a wide range of disciplines, often with a focus on open and distance learning pedagogies, space science (planetary sciences), international development, and social sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
Lenny Henry (Chancellor), Myleene Klass, Bobby Seagull, Tim Peake (studied briefly), Joan Armatrading
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5100
Current students***:
205000
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
2600000
Pros
Flexible distance learning model, accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and locations, wide range of courses, innovative teaching methods, strong student support.
Cons
Requires high self-discipline and motivation, less face-to-face interaction than traditional universities, completion rates can be a challenge for some.
Best For
Learners of all ages and backgrounds seeking flexible, high-quality higher education through distance learning, often balancing study with work or other commitments.
- Innovation, Learning Management System (LMS), Open Innovation, Open Source
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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