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The Struggle to Find High-Quality Education in Africa
The Shortage of African Universities African Universities are facing two crises. On the one hand there is the quantitative crisis. There simply aren’t enough universities in Africa to handle the continent’s growing population. According to Quartz Africa, looking at the ten most populous countries in Africa revealed a ratio of 740 universities to 660 million…
Partnership opens doors for students from adverse backgrounds
Issued: Tuesday 31 October 2017 Some of the world’s most disadvantaged students are to benefit from a new partnership between two universities. The collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and the California-based University of the People aims to support those uprooted by war, famine and natural disasters. Health Science graduates from the University of the…
Will My Degree Be Relevant in My Home Country?
If you’re thinking about earning a degree from an international university, one big question probably comes to mind: Will my degree be recognized in my home country? It’s a fair concern. After all, you want to make sure your hard work pays off, whether you’re looking for a job, a promotion, or planning to continue…
Over 10,000 students enrolled in UoPeople’s New Academic Year
Over 10,000 students enrolled in UoPeople’s New Academic Year Pasadena, CA. September 12, 2017 – University of the People (UoPeople) announced today over 10,000 students have enrolled in its degree programs, marking a major milestone for the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited American online university. UoPeople has 10,199 enrolled students this term – Term 1…
University of the People stands with DACA and undocumented students
University of the People stands with DACA and undocumented students Pasadena, CA. August 30, 2017 – As pressure mounts on President Trump to abolish the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, University of the People (“UoPeople”) announces that it will stand in solidarity with all students in the United States who find their…
Thinking of Getting a Second Bachelor’s Degree? Here’s What You should Know!
Getting a second bachelor’s degree (2nd bachelor’s degree) is a great option for anyone looking to change careers, excel in their career, achieve personal goals, or fulfill graduate school requirements. If you’ve been wondering what kind of degree to get and questioning, “Can you get two bachelor’s degrees?” the simple answer is yes. The even…
All about the Excelsior Scholarship!
Going to college is a goal for many, but the logistics differ for everyone. For some, attending college is a simple process — pay the tuition, and you’re all set. However, this is not the reality for most students who aspire to attain a degree. College tuition is extremely expensive, especially if you have to…
Lack of Awareness is the Biggest Obstacle for Open Educational Resources
A recent study from the Babson Survey Research Group reveals a lot of curiosity amongst higher education faculty members about OER, but a significant lack of awareness. You may know a few things already about Open Educational Resources (OER), but according to a recent study conducted by the Babson Survey Research Group, you may not.…
University of the People receives $500,000 in funding from Ford Foundation toward Syrian refugee initiative
Pasadena, CA. June 13, 2017 – University of the People (“UoPeople”), the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, accredited, U.S. online university, has received half a million USD in funding from the Ford Foundation. The grant’s funds will be allocated towards core support of the university’s Syrian Refugees’ initiative. To date, the university has enrolled over 500 Syrian refugees,…