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In the United States alone, data from the National Center for Education Statistics reported that 43% of students were enrolled in remote instruction (online school) in early 2021. The rise of online education can be witnessed around the world as technology continues to advance. The increased attendance and desire for online colleges during COVID were…

The days of racing from class to a part-time shift are fading fast. More college students are now earning money without leaving their dorm rooms, thanks to online jobs. Whether you’re writing blog posts, tutoring peers, managing social media, or designing websites, remote work offers a flexible, rewarding way to earn income while balancing your…

We asked our graduates some questions about how UoPeople influenced their lives. This is what they answered As another year of educational service ends, we turned to our graduates to find out what they think of their experience with University of the People, and what results they saw thanks to their time with us. Here…

When you think of college students, images of young people are what likely pops into your head. But there are millions of adults going back to school. Going back to school as an adult can come along with its own set of challenges and obstacles. Older college students often doubt their abilities to return to…

Your first year of college can also be the first year of your adult life. It’s an exciting time, that’s filled with lots of new experiences, yet it’s easy to make mistakes. We’ve prepared this guide to help you navigate through one of the most challenging parts of your new journey – personal finance. Personal…

As more and more students across the U.S. opt to get their degrees online, it’s becoming harder to ignore the perks of distance learning. First of all, it’s more affordable than traditional universities, and can even be tuition-free. While this may be the initial draw for most distance learners – they soon discover that it’s…

Pasadena, CA. November 23, 2016 – University of the People (“UoPeople”), based in Pasadena, California, has announced that it will offer 50 scholarships especially created for students born in Myanmar to study tuition-free toward its American accredited degrees at the university’s virtual campus. Associates and bachelor degree programs are available in business administration, computer science…

Pasadena, CA. November 20, 2016 – University of the People (“UoPeople”), based in Pasadena, California, has announced that it will offer together with its Vietnamese partner EDCATA, 20 scholarships to Vietnamese students to study tuition-free toward its American accredited degrees at the university’s virtual campus. Associates and bachelor degree programs are available in business administration,…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers are expected to grow at twice the rate of all other occupations over the next decade. There are many opportunities when it comes to STEM careers, which may lead you to wonder about the differences between computer science vs. computer engineering.…

American Online University Offers Tuition-Free Degrees to Myanmar Refugees

Monaco, January 26, 2016 The 2016 Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy has been awarded to Shai Reshef of University of the People (UoPeople). UoPeople is the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, accredited online university, dedicated to opening access to higher education. Grounded in the belief that knowledge is a key ingredient of world peace, UoPeople uses…

Combating Zika Virus through Education: New Tuition-Free Health Studies Degree Launched Pasadena, CA. May 3, 2016 – University of the People, the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited American online university, has announced today the launch of its Associate degree in Health Science and Bachelor degree in Health Studies. Leading figures are heading the program’s Taskforce:…