OVER 100 MILLION PEOPLE LACK ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. YOU CAN HELP REWRITE THEIR STORIES.
At University of the People, education turns hardship into hope. Your support ensures that financial barriers don't stand in the way of a brilliant student's potential.
Step into the lives of determined students worldwide through this short film illustrating how your generosity creates global opportunity
WHY GIVE
Behind every student is a story of resilience
Over 100 million adults worldwide are locked out of higher education because of war, poverty, or systemic barriers. At University of the People, we’re building a new model—one that’s accessible, scalable, and centered on dignity.
271,000+ students from 216 countries and territories
50,837 students who are refugees or displaced persons
A full bachelor’s degree costs just $7,200 (40 courses × $180)
YOUR GIFT IN ACTION
Scholarships
Even with UoPeople’s ultra-low fees, many students still face financial barriers. Scholarships help ensure access for refugees, people experiencing poverty, and others facing systemic disadvantage.
A $7,200 gift can fund an entire bachelor’s degree—creating a ripple effect across families, communities, and generations.
Academics
UoPeople’s career-focused programs are designed to expand economic opportunity. From groundbreaking Arabic-language instruction to future Spanish-language offerings, donor support helps fuel innovation.
Your gift expands access in high-need regions and keeps learning connected to real-world opportunity.
Alumni & Career
After 17 years of expanding access to higher education, we are investing in what comes next: a global career network that supports alumni throughout their professional journeys.
Your support helps provide internships, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities so graduates can build lasting success.
Operations & Innovation
Our low-cost, high-impact model depends on smart investments in technology, systems, and people. Donor support helps us scale efficiently while strengthening the student experience.
From AI-powered student tools to platform improvements, your gift helps UoPeople serve more students, better.
YOUR GIFT IN ACTION
Real students. Real impact.
Meet a UoPeople student whose story reminds us why this mission matters. Every gift creates opportunity like this.
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