University of The People - New Venture Has Goal Of Global Reach

The University of the People has a higher goal of using modern technology to bring college degrees and learning to everyone on the planet. Even the United Nations backs this venture along with the Yale Law School. Of course there have been other such global initiatives that have failed without the benefit of tuition revenues.  The school currently has degree programs focused on computer science and business administration.


MISSION

University of the People (UoPeople) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing universal access to quality, on-line post-secondary education to qualified students.

The vision of University of the People is grounded in the belief that universal access to education is a key ingredient in the promotion of world peace and global economic development.  The institution is based upon a tuition-free model that only collects nominal fee amounts to cover some basic costs.

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ACCREDITATION

Is University of the People an accredited university?

At present, University of the People is not an accredited institution.  The University is in the process of preparing the necessary materials to apply for accreditation from an agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.   At this time, no assurances can be given as to when, or if, accreditation might be granted.

University of the People offers the following four degrees:  Associate (A.S.) and Bachelor (B.S.) degrees in Computer Science and Associate (A.S.) and Bachelor (B.S.) degrees in Business Administration.  It should be noted that unless and until University of the People receives state licensing, it will be unable to grant degrees to graduating students.

Please note:  Unless and until UoPeople attains accreditation, other academic institutions may refuse to accept UoPeople academic credits on a transfer basis.  Whether or not UoPeople credits are accepted for transfer is solely up to the discretion of the receiving institution.


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