the Open University
/ði ˌəʊpən juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/
/ði ˌəʊpən juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
(abbreviation the OU)
- a British university providing degree courses that students can take at home. It started in 1969 and its main office is in Milton Keynes. Students can be of any age and, if they do not have the standard qualifications for entering university, they take an access course before starting their degree. Students study at home and send their work to their tutors, who they can also talk to by phone or online. Students also go to tutorials at study centres in a regional centre near their home town, and they may also attend summer schools. Most students take part-time degree courses lasting several years, but there is no time limit. Postgraduate and professional courses are also offered.
开放大学：英国的一所大学，提供学生可以在家学习的学位课程。它始于1969年，总部位于米尔顿凯恩斯。学生可以是任何年龄的人，如果他们没有入读大学的标准资格，则可以在开始学位之前修读入门课程。学生在家学习，并将其工作发送给导师，他们也可以通过电话或在线与他们交谈。学生还可以在家乡附近的区域中心的学习中心学习教程，他们也可以参加暑期学校。大多数学生都修读为期数年的兼读制学位课程，但是没有时间限制。还提供研究生和专业课程。