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The Open University

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The Open University reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(693 total reviews)
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Dave Phoenix

62% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

The Open University has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 693 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Open University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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693 reviews
2.0
May 6, 2026

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Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Im still looking for some!

Cons

No progression, same faces move up

4.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very quiet campus, milton keynes area is nice

Cons

not much going on in terms of extra curriculars

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The Open University Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you value the campus environment and the Milton Keynes location. We know how important a calm and supportive setting can be, particularly for colleagues focused on research. We also appreciate your feedback about extracurricular opportunities. Alongside the campus facilities, including sports and social spaces, there are a range of staff and postgraduate activities available through the OU Club, as well as student societies, events and interest groups facilitated by the Open University Students Association - OpenSU https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/clubs-and-societies/full-list-of-clubs/. These are designed to offer opportunities to connect, build community and get involved both on campus and more widely. We do recognise that visibility and access to these opportunities can vary, and we are continuing to look at how we better connect colleagues and students with what’s available. Thank you again for your balanced feedback, we’re pleased to have you as part of our community and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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