Bachelor's Degree Online Via Distance Learning

Bircham International University offers a Bachelor’s Degree online via distance learning for adults and professionals. Students study comprehensive knowledge in specific fields of study and develop a full understanding of all subjects related to the major. The curriculum is based entirely on published textbook material and is adjusted to each student’s personal goals.

Study is delivered through physical textbooks mailed to the address provided by the student. Learning is assessed through a final exam made up of writing several 20 to 35 pages reports based on the assigned textbooks. The degree requires 130 academic credits and involves around hours of study according to the USA semester credit system. Credits from previous education may be transferred to reduce academic requirements and duration.

• Admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study.
• A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission.
• A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience.
• Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.
• 130 credits above a Secondary School.
• General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor’s Degree online via distance learning.
• Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.
• Program Structure: 100% based on textbooks.