[University by radio and television in Great Britain. The Open University]

There are some 20 years since Great Britain was given a new and important University (established by a Royal Charter in 1969), especially intended for students wanting to achieve their education at home. The whole teaching, guided by tutors, is supported by various materials: booklets, audio- and videotapes which are completed by television and radio broadcasts for many courses and informations. After successful examinations are obtained the usual degrees and certificates delivered by the British Universities. Furthermore, this kind of education begins to be available in a few other countries (Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Cyprus, Hong Kong).