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Becoming an actuary is great for people who are looking for a rewarding and stable career. The path may be long, but comes with many perks (such as starting work right after your bachelor’s degree). We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide for how to become an actuary. Though getting an actuary degree may be the…

The college acceptance process can be highly competitive. For some schools like Ivy League colleges, the acceptance rates are often less than 10%. In an effort to make higher education the human right that it should be, many colleges have a 100% acceptance rate. That means, with the right requirements, you can be guaranteed admittance.…

Today marks the third annual International Day of Education! Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. Therefore, it is our shared global duty to promote and encourage equal and quality education for all. University of the People believes that access to higher education is a key ingredient in the promotion…

2020 has changed the face of higher education. Around the world, schools have closed their campuses and are switching to online learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, simply moving courses to a video platform will not produce engaged, successful students. Take the lessons learned from the failures of the Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs.…

Happy World Human Rights Day! Every year since 1948, this day is celebrated on December 10th. The most meaningful goal of any society is to realize that every person deserves equal rights. This year, let us collectively renew our commitment to embrace human rights and do the best that we can to build a better…

If you find yourself wondering what credit score is needed for a student loan, you should first know that there are two main types of loans with different requirements. Whether or not you need a credit score and established credit history depends on what type of loan you’d like to apply for. There are two…

Enrolling in college shouldn’t be hard and neither should earning your degree. However, for many students who apply to traditional and competitive campuses, they are faced with challenges like affordability and acceptability. Luckily, with the rise of online colleges, more students have been able to earn their degree! If you’re questioning what is the easiest…

What is a fellowship and what does it matter to get one? As a graduate student, you’ll likely find yourself pondering these questions. While a fellowship is similar in a sense to an internship, there is more to know as it is academically-focused! Here, we will share all you need to know about fellowship programs,…

Read these educational quotes for students to get inspired and take another step toward your dream. 1. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela Education is the first step for people to gain the knowledge, critical thinking, empowerment and skills they need to make this…

When you are accepted to college, you may be asked to declare a major. But what is a major exactly? You’ve probably heard of a major before and perhaps you even have an idea of what major you would like to declare. But your major really sets up your academic studies while in school, and…

[Pasadena, CA. April 2, 2020] – During the global pandemic of COVID-19, University of the People (UoPeople) has been able to continue all normal operations seamlessly. As a fully online university operating for over a decade, UoPeople has not been affected by disruption and continues to provide quality education to students regardless of circumstances. “We…

[Pasadena, CA. September 3, 2020] – University of the People has opened the new academic year with a massive rise in enrollment – 44,000 students from nearly 200 countries and territories. This substantial increase doubles the 22,000 students who were enrolled the same time last year. “The University is constantly growing, but the total of…