Name: An ultra-low-cost college degree
Uploaded: 2014-08-04T15:08:53Z
Duration: 10 min 38 s
Description: 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."

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."

An ultra-low-cost college degree

Millions of qualified and motivated people are shut out of college by financial, cultural, and logistical barriers. In some places, even passing entrance exams does not guarantee a seat, leaving 100 million students without access by 2025. A new online university model cuts costs by using open resources, volunteer professors, and peer learning, offering accredited degrees for as little as $1,000 per year. This approach aims to make higher education accessible to anyone with a high school diploma and an internet connection.