University of the People

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   The short answer

   University of the People is a distance education university in the United States. It suits students who want a fully online option and need to study without relocating to a campus.

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   What you can study

   University of the People is a distance education university, so study is organised online rather than around a physical campus. A programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the official website for the current subjects and degrees available.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check entry requirements, document rules, and deadlines on its website. If you need guidance on transfer credit, recognition of prior study, or any country-specific requirements, confirm those details with admissions before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee range in the information available; confirm the current tuition and any charges with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your location because study is distance-based.

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   Coming from abroad

   The main practical questions are whether your programme is delivered fully online, what documents the university needs from your home country, and how classes and assessments are scheduled across time zones. The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before you apply.

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   How it compares

   With 2,515 universities in the United States, this institution stands out as a distance education option rather than a typical campus university. Its online format makes it more suitable for applicants who need flexibility than for those looking for a residential study experience.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.