O U Students Association

About OUSA

All students registered to study with the O U are automatically members of OUSA. Our organisation is run by students for students. We have a network of local branches and representatives throughout the O U regions, as well as operating centrally.

With our widespread membership we aim to represent the views of Open University students whatever they study and wherever they live. In order to survive in such an ever changing, demanding environment we need to ensure that we stay ahead in terms of issues coming through the University (as a brief example, fees and the new Student Support Strategy) as well as continuing to work to represent the diverse student body of the O U.

Related links
Local branch organisation | Regional forums

OUSA's aims and objectives

OUSA's right to exist is enshrined in the University's Charter. Our purpose is to serve your interests and to ensure that the student voice is heard throughout the University.

These are the Aims and Objectives contained in the Association's constitution:

• to foster a corporate identity for its members and all students of the Open University
• to defend the principles of equal opportunity and open access to the University regardless of academic qualifications or financial circumstances
• to co-ordinate the organisation of social and welfare activities for its members and all students
• to promote and represent the educational interests of all students as members of the University
• to promote the influence of students upon the operation and development of the University
• to enable students to participate fully in their Association