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UoPeople provides a unique and essential opportunity for qualified high school graduates to overcome financial, geographic, political, and personal barriers to attaining higher education. Our tuition-free model offers students an affordable solution to earn a quality degree with minimal fees, which are waived if a student cannot afford them. Founded in 2009 and accredited in 2014, UoPeople currently serves more than 170,000 students from 213 countries and territories

Press Releases

Level Up: University of the People Launches Online Game Design Certificate to Turn Players into Creators

Released on March 30, 2026

University of the People Expands Prestigious MBA Program in Arabic and English, Aiming to Enroll Thousands More Ambitious Learners Worldwide

Released on January 28, 2026

University of the People and UNHCR Partner to Expand Refugee Access to Education

Released on December 9, 2025

The Coca-Cola Foundation Gives $800,000 to University of the People to Fuel Scholarships for First-Generation Students

Released on November 6, 2025

University of the People – an accredited, tuition free University announces record-breaking enrollment for 2025, with Unprecedented Student Growth

Released on September 4, 2025