An ultra-low-cost college degree | Shai Reshef

At the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science — without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all."

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[zeinagabriel]

Hello everyone, I am currently a student at the University of the People. I am about to start my 3rd semester and everything at the University of the People has been amazing since day one. I have taken 3 courses so far: one of them about emotional intelligence was the best course I have taken in my entire life. I joined the University of the People the day I heard President Reshef's talk. I like the way he explains things, I like his innovative approach to education, I like his vision and his mission. I like it for its clarity and for its simplicity. I believe that education is the key to change the world, so if you have good English and you have some hours to spare per week, please read more about the University of the People, apply, and make your dreams come true. Take care and best of luck with everything you do.

[srimansrini]

Shai Reshef's idea of spreading ultra-low cost model of higher education is really a great idea. I wish Governments all over the world should replicate this idea and educate their masses rapidly to ensure growth and progress. Born out of spreading free education, our own "Open School" also getting involved in this kind of mission. It is an excellent, disruptive idea and that should be laudable.

[oseiwiafe]

I am not a member of the university of the people yet but this man has made his friends and families proud to help the needy. thumbs up!!!

[soundmansmooth]

This is what making the world a better place is.

[Kevin-lwgl]

With covid-19 altering the way things work, this makes so much sense now. Everything is going online, and University of The People sounds like an amazing option

[knny]

Its 100$ per exam, 40 exams on a 4 year bachelor degree. In Germany you pay 0 - 280$ / semester if you study local (including elite universities) and around 2000$ for a complete regular distance study bachelor degree. So even a for-profit regular distance study program - for the bachelor in computer science for example - is possible for half the price of what they offer.

If 4000$ for a bachelor in computer science is big news for US citizens, your hats would fly off if you'd see our health system.

[Pakanahymni]

Cost? College degree? I'm so glad I live in Finland, our universities are free.

[Showakusai]

Knowledge shouldn't cost money since we have the internet.

[mavmansuri]

God bless him for opening this door for many out there including me. I am so thankful for this opportunity.

[primaryendo]

What this man has done is amazing. University of the people caught my attention by an ad here on Youtube, which showed Sita the man from Guinea who studies at the UoP. This is amazing what Shai Reshef has done. I only hope the the University of the People grows more and more and helps more people around the world.

[NISARULHAQTHEGREAT]

This is amazing.

- a guy paying $52000 for a masters in IT

[renetto]

What a gift to humanity.  Shai Reshef is a modern day model of a real life superhero.

[odethamalili]

Thank you president Shai Reshef for making my dreams come true at UoPeople.

[shelbyedward]

I am currently a student at UoPeople and am finishing my Bachelor's in Computer Science. It is truly an honor to be a part of this University! Eventually I would like to complete my Masters in IT through UoPeople as well. Thank you President Shai Reshef for this opportunity! Thank you, thank you!

[JuanCarlos-ezyn]

I'm enlisting right now for bussiness administration wish me luck

[micahma]

Tuition is free, exam is not free. Still is cheaper than other universities. Not sure how many organizations would accept its degrees.

[roryspiller]

Really great idea. Thank you for actually thinking up something that can uplift people instead of just being patronising.

[noblelies]

I so grateful for this program. I can now finally afford to go back to school.

[MarkNiceyard]

Good idea, but I'd say 4000 $ is still far from ultra-low-cost for people in poor countries.

[clvance]

This is such a good idea. It transcends governments, politics, religions and cultures. It lets people learn and earn a degree regardless of socioeconomic status. It actually empowers people to build a career and a future for themselves. I think we need to expand this idea and the UoPeople. I heard enrollment is rising and they are developing an MBA program. Many US colleges talk about “going global” with their overseas study/travel package, but who can afford that. The UoPeople has been global since day one. Students don't just ride the bus past international landmarks, they interact with real people from around the world who are working to build a better future.