"Together, we can create a tuition-free university for students all over the world."
-Shai Reshef, Founder and President, University of the People
University of the People is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing universal access to quality, online post-secondary education to qualified students. The mission of University of the People is grounded in the following five principles:
Opportunity
University of the People is committed to opening the gates of higher education to qualified students from all over the world who are interested in participating in college-quality academic programs. We believe that education at a very minimal cost is a basic right for all suitable applicants, not just for a privileged few.
Accessibility
University of the People demonstrates its commitment to distance higher education by making it universally accessible and keeping it affordable worldwide.
Community
University of the People affirms its commitment to be an inclusive community by making its academic programs, educational services, and employment opportunities available to all qualified individuals.
Integrity
University of the People endeavors to build an institutional culture grounded in candor, transparency and best professional practices. It expects all students, faculty, staff, administrators and volunteers to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and responsibility.
Quality
University of the People is committed to providing a quality online academic experience, suitable in its scope and depth to the challenges of the 21st century. UoPeople will assess and re-evaluate every aspect of its academic model on an ongoing basis and will encourage its students to study diligently and seriously.
"Together, we can create a tuition-free university for students all over the world."
-Shai Reshef, Founder and President, University of the People
University of the People is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing universal access to quality, online post-secondary education to qualified students. The mission of University of the People is grounded in the following five principles:
Opportunity
University of the People is committed to opening the gates of higher education to qualified students from all over the world who are interested in participating in college-quality academic programs. We believe that education at a very minimal cost is a basic right for all suitable applicants, not just for a privileged few.
Accessibility
University of the People demonstrates its commitment to distance higher education by making it universally accessible and keeping it affordable worldwide.
Community
University of the People affirms its commitment to be an inclusive community by making its academic programs, educational services, and employment opportunities available to all qualified individuals.
Integrity
University of the People endeavors to build an institutional culture grounded in candor, transparency and best professional practices. It expects all students, faculty, staff, administrators and volunteers to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and responsibility.
Quality
University of the People is committed to providing a quality online academic experience, suitable in its scope and depth to the challenges of the 21st century. UoPeople will assess and re-evaluate every aspect of its academic model on an ongoing basis and will encourage its students to study diligently and seriously.
