University of the People

University of the People

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Welcome to University of the People (UoPeople), the world’s first tuition-free University dedicated to the advancement of global education. UoPeople opens the virtual... more »
Welcome to University of the People (UoPeople), the world’s first tuition-free University dedicated to the advancement of global education. UoPeople opens the virtual gates of higher education to anyone in the world on a quest for knowledge, transforming access to collegiate level studies from a privilege for the few to a right for all.

The high-quality, low-cost and global pedagogical model embraces the worldwide presence of the Internet and dropping technology costs to bring collegiate level studies to even the poorest and most remote places on earth. With the support of respected academics, humanitarians and other visionaries, the UoPeople student body represents a new wave in global education. « less

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Dr.Naheed N.

Dr.Naheed

Do you think that university education is quiet expensive?

High tuition fee is a barrier in getting high education. Many students deprive because they cannot afford it.

posted July 19, 2011

Adesola A. 3 days ago • Edit • Well, I don't think out-rightly education can be said to be expensive. Getting information is still crucial. However lean a person's pocket ... »
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Grace N.

Grace

Would be interested to hear from persons that have undertaken studies in Russia on scholarships from Africa - what your experiences have...

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Aluis G. 28 days ago • Edit • me too... »
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Philippa G.

Philippa

I am the co-owner of a teaching website based in Chile...

And I am really interested in exchanging ideas and information about teaching. if anyone wants to add me as a contact, that would be ...

posted December 12, 2011

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Mohan P.

Mohan

UNIVERSITY COURSES ON DISTANCE or TWINNING MODE

One of our clients from Kerala is interested to run university courses on distance or twining mode. Available very good infrastructure ...

posted February 27, 2012

Jose J. 20 days ago • Edit • I am Director of the distance programs from interamericanuniversity.org ... »
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Shai R.

Shai

Sharing the good news: UoPeople has been awarded a $500,000 Grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in support of UoPeople's work...

PASADENA, Calif., June 19, 2012 – University of the People is thrilled to announce its work toward accreditation has been recognized with a $500,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. UoPeople is the world’s...

posted June 19, 2012

Om J. 5 months ago • Edit • Inform about plans of UOP. »
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suresh S. suresh S. Om J.
Dr. Ray M.

Dr. Ray

WUA - Forum for Educators, Colleges and Universities.

The Warnborough University Alliance (WUA) is a forum for educators and institutions to come together to share ideas for the global ...

Canterbury is Captivating warnborough.ac.uk

Warnborough is a UK college with a huge array of courses, aimed at distance learners and international students.

posted 1 month ago

Michael D. L. 1 month ago • Edit • Another path of opportunity, outstanding! »
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Shai R.

Shai

Participation in the Fulbright 2.0 Panel

See a live feed of the Fulbright 2.0 panel: What Does New Technology Mean for Global Education?” go.usa.gov/4nvF

posted 1 month ago

Michael D. L. 1 month ago • Edit • An excellent feed, another way to nourish the world through positive education. »
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Michael D. L.
Shai R.

Shai

Please join us at our Admissions Open House, and share with individuals who can benefit from tuition-free education:...

Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, post links and videos, and learn...

posted 4 months ago

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Shai R.

Shai

Interested in volunteering? University of the People is seeking experienced and qualified instructors and course developers within the...

Qualified applicant volunteers need to possess at least a Master's degree in the field and have previous experience with course ...

posted 2 months ago

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Ben F.
Ben F.

Ben

I am excited to be a volunteer for University of the People. As someone who knows first-hand of the troubles associated with a costly...

posted 2 months ago

Ben F. 2 months ago • Edit • Awesome! Glad you'd be happy to help! I'm currently volunteering for them as a Social Media and PR Rep. You can go here >> http://www.uopeople.or ... »
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Sue P. Ben F.
Parker M W.

Parker M

Online Education with Largest Distance Learning Association Member

Plenty of students will still want to live in dorms and meet their professors in classrooms. But when the cost of college can run more ...

The HILL Advantage hillonlinedegrees.com

HILL University offers HILL Online Degrees in various majors and specializations for students and working adults...

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Shai R.

Shai

University of the People is now an open group

I am pleased to announce that, as the owner of this group, I have just switched us to an open discussion group. All future discussions ...

posted February 6, 2011

SANDEEP S. 3 months ago • Edit • The Internet works against the cognitive. Read Program or Be Programmed. Great book ... »
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Charles O. - -. SANDEEP S.
Jessica C.

Jessica

The future of education

posted 4 months ago

Sadrack M. 4 months ago • Edit • agree with you... »
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Sadrack M.
Shai R.

Shai

UoPeople may have found the next Einstein!

Millions of adults forego higher education each year due to expense or geo-political realities. The tragedy is not just an individual one; the next great breakthrough in clean energy or game-changing medical treatment could be...

posted 8 months ago

Farzad K. 4 months ago • Edit • I must confess that I was so excited after watching Mr.Shai Reshef's speech. it is my pleasant that I am student at the university of people. ... »
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Sadrack M. Farzad K.

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