The Open University
The Open University is number 947 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 61.1. It published about 5,843 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 15,675 citations in those years, and its h-index is 463.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Economic statistics for United Kingdom in the 311 Nations Index.
Other leading universities in United Kingdom
- University College London (#7)
- University of Oxford (#11)
- University of Cambridge (#12)
- Imperial College London (#13)
- University of Glasgow (#45)
- University of Birmingham (#56)
- University of Edinburgh (#57)
- King's College London (#60)
- University of Manchester (#66)
- Queen Mary University of London (#95)
- University of Liverpool (#129)
- Cardiff University (#137)
- Newcastle University (#142)
- University of Bristol (#146)
- University of Exeter (#160)
Questions and answers
How innovative is The Open University?
The Open University is number 947 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 61.1.
How much research does The Open University publish?
The Open University published about 5,843 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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