How can I become a student?

Find out about our course catalogue and different study options at the Open University from our web service. The study programmes provide detailed information on how, when and where the teaching is organised, and when registration for courses begins.

Courses
Studying at the Open University

To register for Open University courses online, you must create an account with our web service.

• Creating an account is free.
• Your account username will allow you to register for courses and examinations.
• If you have a username, but have forgotten your password, do not create a new username.
• Creating an account with the web service beforehand will speed up your registration for courses and exams.

Create an account
Password retrieval for existing accounts

Registration for courses begins separately for each term (autumn, spring, summer) and continues until courses begin or until the course fills up. Some courses and study modules may fill up on the first day of registration.

The study programme includes:

• the exact registration period
• a link to the registration form.

Registration for courses can take place through the web service or at the customer service office.

More information on registration for courses Frequently Asked Questions

Details on study fees can be found in the study programmes.

The course or module fee is payable immediately upon registration, either through an online bank transfer or with a credit card.

The cancellation terms for courses organised by the Open University can be found in the registration and payment terms.

More information on fees
Registration and payment terms