An ultra-low-cost college degree | Shai Reshef
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2014
- 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."
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Hello everyone, I am currently a student at the University of the People. I am about to start my 3rd semester and everything at the University of the People has been amazing since day one. I have taken 3 courses so far: one of them about emotional intelligence was the best course I have taken in my entire life. I joined the University of the People the day I heard President Reshef's talk. I like the way he explains things, I like his innovative approach to education, I like his vision and his mission. I like it for its clarity and for its simplicity. I believe that education is the key to change the world, so if you have good English and you have some hours to spare per week, please read more about the University of the People, apply, and make your dreams come true. Take care and best of luck with everything you do.
+Zeina Gabriel can i still apply for UoP even if i'm already a college student since i'm not so much satisfied with the teaching style of my university?
+Jourdan Nguyen Hello Jourdan, thank you very much for your question. Of course you can. You can apply to the University of the People if you have a high school degree. You can pursue your degree in your own university and you can also follow one of the programs offered at the University of the People. It is really up to you. However, please note, that to my knowledge, credits can't be transferred from your college to the University of the People and vice versa. Best of luck. Please don't hesitate to write if you have any additional questions. Take care.
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Sure Ahmed. How can I help you?
I am not a member of the university of the people yet but this man has made his friends and families proud to help the needy. thumbs up!!!
Shai Reshef's idea of spreading ultra-low cost model of higher education is really a great idea. I wish Governments all over the world should replicate this idea and educate their masses rapidly to ensure growth and progress. Born out of spreading free education, our own "Open School" also getting involved in this kind of mission. It is an excellent, disruptive idea and that should be laudable.
Hy Shai sir I am from India how can we take admission in your university?
This is what making the world a better place is.
Soundman Smooth
With covid-19 altering the way things work, this makes so much sense now. Everything is going online, and University of The People sounds like an amazing option
is that mean that univesity of the people is 100% online ? or optional ?
@@yasmineamme5532 100% online
Tuition is free, exam is not free. Still is cheaper than other universities. Not sure how many organizations would accept its degrees.
Many do as its a DEAC Approved degree.
Knowledge shouldn't cost money since we have the internet.
knowledge is priceless, a degree is not knowledge, a degree costs money, it has never been free and I doubt it will ever be free.
internet costs money.
knowledge is free. degree is 4000$.
+Matyscabreras Thats correct of you just want to learn its free. Want the degree pay the fee.
+Matyscabreras Yes, by living in the information era it is quite easy to get your hands on any form of education you choose, although a doctrine that is formed for the purpose of teaching and channeling all of that information is much easier done in school.
Cost? College degree? I'm so glad I live in Finland, our universities are free.
Its not actually free, you pay for it your entire life in taxes
youngbloodx Well yes and no. If you are a student, the government actually gives you money around $600 a month for free no strings attached if you are a student, so that effectively negates the tax cost for the person. I'm still incredibly happy to pay taxes in a country where they pay for everyone's university tuition instead of military campaigns on foreign soil.
Pakanahymni Even then you're still paying for the coming generations' education in taxes for the rest of your life. And even then, there is not as much of an incentive to increase quality if schools are going to get paid no matter what. And you guys are tax payers, are still overpaying since many top notch universities post their courses online for free, and you can pay a small fee for a certificate to get jobs. My friend got sought out from Google because he took Data Science classes from MIT on EdX, and he didn't even have a college degree.
youngbloodx You're talking about these things as if I didn't want to pay for other people's tuition in my taxes...? Of course I want to help other people actualize their full potential because in the end that's best for the entire nation.
The quality of schools is very high, I assure you;
"The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016 list has placed eight Finnish universities in its global top 500. Of these, the University of Helsinki was the highest-ranking, in 76th position."
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Its 100$ per exam, 40 exams on a 4 year bachelor degree. In Germany you pay 0 - 280$ / semester if you study local (including elite universities) and around 2000$ for a complete regular distance study bachelor degree. So even a for-profit regular distance study program - for the bachelor in computer science for example - is possible for half the price of what they offer.
If 4000$ for a bachelor in computer science is big news for US citizens, your hats would fly off if you'd see our health system.
Not everybody is lucky enough to be born in Germany
Living in Germany but not having a C1 in the language, automatically kicks me out along with many immigrants who don’t click with such a hard and demanding idiom . So no, Germany privileges only Germans, or those highly skilled in said language. Nothing really to be proud of.
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@@Justsaymiry Where did you end up studying?
This man should win nobel prize
What this man has done is amazing. University of the people caught my attention by an ad here on UA-cam, which showed Sita the man from Guinea who studies at the UoP. This is amazing what Shai Reshef has done. I only hope the the University of the People grows more and more and helps more people around the world.
God bless him for opening this door for many out there including me. I am so thankful for this opportunity.
I am currently a student at UoPeople and am finishing my Bachelor's in Computer Science. It is truly an honor to be a part of this University! Eventually I would like to complete my Masters in IT through UoPeople as well. Thank you President Shai Reshef for this opportunity! Thank you, thank you!
But was your degree worth anything?
@@ubcroel4022 Since the university is accredited, the degree is worth as much as degrees from other accredited universities. Being tuition free doesn't mean the degrees are without value. For example, community colleges in California are free, but if the college is accredited, the degrees are also of value. I'm learning a lot, and I've already got my AA from a traditional US university. Comparing the two, University of the People is a great experience and a great option.
This is amazing.
- a guy paying $52000 for a masters in IT
in germany you would pay something like 1200 to 1400 dollars ( approx. 1000 euros) for tuition and a degree if you want to apply at public University.
the good thing in germany there are no bad universitys. all pretty much the same with little differences.
***** yeah it is but there are lots of programms which only requirement is having a highschool degree (Abitur) . If this requierement is met you can enroll and get a place witj 100% certanty
@@TheBongoJeff meh I paid 78000 and didn't even finish the degree
@@TheBongoJeff tell me about it! I heard that too. Do i need to learn German or they teach in English ?
What a gift to humanity. Shai Reshef is a modern day model of a real life superhero.
Thank you president Shai Reshef for making my dreams come true at UoPeople.
This is such a good idea. It transcends governments, politics, religions and cultures. It lets people learn and earn a degree regardless of socioeconomic status. It actually empowers people to build a career and a future for themselves. I think we need to expand this idea and the UoPeople. I heard enrollment is rising and they are developing an MBA program. Many US colleges talk about “going global” with their overseas study/travel package, but who can afford that. The UoPeople has been global since day one. Students don't just ride the bus past international landmarks, they interact with real people from around the world who are working to build a better future.
I'm enlisting right now for bussiness administration wish me luck
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Good luck Juan. When would you be joining us at the Univeristy of the People? Take care.
+Zeina Gabriel zeina is the ged accepted if I want to enroll ?
how is it going so far ?
any honest reviews ?
What's up? Worth enrolling?
Really great idea. Thank you for actually thinking up something that can uplift people instead of just being patronising.
I just started my first day of school at University of the People!
I so grateful for this program. I can now finally afford to go back to school.
Great talk Mr. Reshef, being myself a student at UoPeople this is without a doubt the beginning of something big!
I am enrolled in my M.Ed currently. It is not easy work and requires commitment. It is a great course. I am improving my teaching ability and a range of other skills.
how do you do your tests
Very amazing opportunity, I knew this was it for me, the day I learnt about UOPEOPLE. I applied and got admitted. a dream I thought would never come true might be possible with in a year. Thank you so much, I look forward to accomplishing my MBA at the University of the People.
Siempre me he sentido orgullosa de la educación que he tenido en mi país, donde la universidad es COMPLETAMENTE GRATUITA pero ahora que veo los precios de estudio en Estados Unidos, me siento aún más feliz del sistema de educación de mi país.
Saludoa desde Cuba.
Good idea, but I'd say 4000 $ is still far from ultra-low-cost for people in poor countries.
MarkNiceyard I'll take bachelor's for 4k to 6k than 40,000 or 60,000 though.
yup. i got biocehm degree and jobs but i got a 40k price tag :) oh my lord
they have scholarships
Fees add up to 4,000 a year or total over 120 credits?
MarkNiceyard the cost is not all at once. It is 60 dollars for registration. It is 100 dollars every 9 weeks at the time of finals to cover cost. Yes there are scholarships available for the foundation courses. The foundation courses are the core curriculum.
This man is my idol. The University of the People has opened doors and disrupted the education system. With the world experiencing lockdown, we, at the University of the People, we have been studying.
I am about to graduate from this beautiful institution, I wish African governments can learn from this and open their gates to higher education
Hi,did you graduate?Was it physical or virtual?
65k students !That's amazing! In track of becoming the largest online University in the developed world
Yes everything you are talking about, I was and still am a part of this Global Village, opening the gates for higher education. I started to study with professors and we didn,t need books, we were connected with great people from all over the world. My experiences are with an other online university and I am looking forwards to this University to open this model and open through gates, we are building right now, offering a Syntony Model and framework. Becoming a portal for others to learn and to get education from a new innovational way.
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I like this model and fully support it. This sounds like progress to me. Come on universities from all over the world, let's make this happen!!!!
They takes 120$ per exame it's still costly
It is the right step in the right direction. Commercialization of education should be checked. Great job UoP...
Hello World! I am a proud UoPeople student from Pakistan. I am very moved and inspired by the noble mission and objectives of founding this university which is open for everyone regardless of racial ethnic and similar criteria that occasionally seems a disgrace to humanity. Here there are no privileged ones. I am in my 5th term. By and large professors are very dedicated and the academic resources are great at cementing concepts and for comprehension of newly taught topics. The most amazing part is the entire community of UoPeople as it makes the learning. experience interesting due to people from varied backgrounds age and culture. I hope more accreditation agencies recognise UoPeople aaprtt from DAEC. I feel empowered and new horizons are opening up for me especially due to general education courses.
Hello hie have u completed yet
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It's great and noble initiative. It will help to spread knowledge all over the world. Thank you for such bold arrangement for online education.
Thank you for choosing helping people over gathering more money for getting money's sake. I, as a student at UoPeople, as well as many others, will benefit from this and a large number already have. Thank you again and God bless everyone.
I’m a current UoPeople student in the MEd program. This is the most enriching program I have ever participated in and I’m not accumulating more student loan debt. It takes a lot of creativity in how I spend my time studying and working full time, but it’s a compromise I’m willing to make. I’m looking forward to graduating in 2021 and giving back as an alumnus.
Hi Michelle, did you graduate?Was it virtual or physical?
GREAT MAN, GREAT CONTRIBUTION .So many people have money but so few come up with something so great to create and leave behind.. THANK YOU!.
All Education should be for Free. $15 per lesson Max.
He sounds like king Julian from Madagasgar
Lol no its a childrens movie called madigasgar and there is a lemar king named julian and he sound just like the guy speaking
***** it all good my dood
My god i didn't even notice but you are bang on
He has an Israeli Accent
why ? now i can't even concentrate on what he is saying imagining him dancing on "i like to move it move it"
Thank you to all UoPeople volunteers!
Thanks for being there uopeople. I am so happy i found your institution. I can now accomplish my long life goals
I am the student at UoPeople it is the best educational environment to be professional in your field. Thanks UoPeople
This is a great opportunity for many people over the world. Thank you Uopeople!
I'm so proud to be a UoPeople student
How much do you pay for it?
Hie is it real?
Hello Dear. Do you speak french? I'm about to start now
and i reall need to be in contact with somebody to help me Please
@@Historia-e-revelacao you can check everything on their website.
Each class has 30 students. It is amazing to discuss weekly with classmates who from Adghanistan, Sudan, Liberia, United States, Japan, and South Korea while studying from the Philippines.
May God bless you! so touched. from Rwanda
This is a blessing especially during hard times like now with Government shut down. Education is very important to open up opportunities for all. No One Left Behind.
This genuine OG (original gangster) truly saved and transformed my life. As a young Japanese man aspiring to pursue higher education in an English-speaking country, I was deeply moved by this video. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to this expert and show my utmost dedication to following in his footsteps
They should change that name.
Who agree with me?
no I actually really support the name. That's such an odd social stigma that the title of an institution should dictate the quality of their education. UoPeople sounds like something I would be proud to be part of and would represent where I come from. A place that is for genuine knowledge and the help and care of the people, people coming together to become one and help people without the intent of greed. I know this comment was a year ago but its the first one I saw xD
The name represents and reflects their vision and mission. So, it should not be changed at all. It's not just a name its a BRAND and BRAND of the PEOPLE.
I c it as a degree just like any online degree. But with online proctor service can we use only software proctor. Not like someone watching me on webcam🤔
to "Universal University"
That's AMAZING!!!!! Love this. Finally someone solving some worth while global problem.
this is so commendable.. I encourage everyone to support the ideals of this project!!!
It's true, it really works that way, I am learning and very pleased
Questions for any UOP students or staff, is the bachelor degree from UOP internationally recognized? I am currently in New Zealand and are quite fascinated by this idea of affordable education in UOP.
It's nationally accredited but would soon be regionally accredited
University of the people is the best university in the world especially for underdeveloped countries.We thank you so much for our dream of getting higher education be real. I hope governments and some funding program help you financially.
This IS the change we need! God Bless This man.
Thanks for your words of encouraging and supports to international students are financially constraint.
Really really good! It's the best way for me to persuade my dream. University of People is still my future dream to earn my degree. I'm preparing myself especially my English. Once I'm ready I'll go for it.
I used to fill up the application form, but I was asked to pay the registration fee $60, I do not have any English proficiency to proof my English. The only way to pay the registration fee first then take English class (provide by UoP) If I'm not wrong. Taking the English course I have to pay another $50 even I don't pass the exam. For this reason makes me worry to go for it or wait. But I decided to wait preparing myself first when I'm ready I'll jump into it. I believe UoP will still keep my account validation until I get back.
BUENOS DIAS , ME ENCANTA TODA ESTA AYUDA QUE DAN A PERSONAS DE POCOS RECURSOS ECONOMICOS, FELICITACIONES Y ESPERO YA ESTAR ESTUDIANDO EL INGLES QUE TANTA FALTA ME HACE
MUCAS GRACIAS Y CORDIALES TARDES.
University of the People is university of my dream! Thank you so much!
Uopeople is a dream come through
University of the people is one of the most successful University in modern time.
The greed of the university system is finally coming back to bite it:) Just as Industrial greed = empty factories. University greed will = empty campuses. Thank you internet!
Muy bono, I have been doing coursera for a while and we all have different goals, this is great for those who share the same goal.
At least it would be a huge step forward towards tapping into humanity's potential than what most of us have experienced upto 2014. All skill training and education should be public and free. If you love useful knowledge, you will set it free. =P
Here in mexico school is free or pretty cheap even a private catholic university it costs around 150 uds per month and you pay if off within 3 or 4 years
I'd like to see an update on this. Are there any testimonials anyone can give that have gotten a Bachelor's or Master's or even an Associates from this online university?
Brilliant, we need more awareness in Africa.
I got my full financial aids from the university of the people. thank you Shai Rashif for this development.
can you tell me how did you apply for the aid?
@@muhammadahmaad833 just go through the application process. There will be an option for that.
Shai Reshef is a visionary : every state or nation in the world needs to open such an institution for the larger benefit of its citizens.
Thanks a lot for everything!
In Nepal you can get four year college degree in Private Colleges at about the same cost. In state owned institution you can earn a 4 year degree in less than 500 dollars. This is still hard for most families to afford.
Nirab Pudasaini Yes, but what about the number of seats available at these colleges? What happens to the millions of qualified students who aren't lucky enough to get a seat?
Do they have distance program I can go on😉
This is just great, thx UoP
That was amazing, thank your very much.
Yes , this system of Education is just beatiful and I beleive in It. Finally, one more cleaver businessman finding the best way to make internet and Technology, work to improve the life of many people around the world and change cultures for better. I plan to do at least a master with them. This Kind of work regarding to improve education throught Technologies must always be so reconized because develop new Technologies must always be directed to make humans Life easier. Kind regards, Patrícia Pires e Albuquerque Castello Branco
I'm from Myanmar of Rakhine State. I'm a Rohingya I want to attend this online college I very interesting Uopeople.
Thanks for this.
May God bless this great human being!
A degree at UoP doesn't open doors to a professional career at any of the competitive institutions, nor do the courses transfer to any reputable institution. The information gathered from the courses MAY or MAY NOT be useful. Also, your classmates won't be from the most competitive schools, either. Anyone who can read and write in English is admitted. So, how good is a degree from an "internet college" like U of P really worth???
I like it, no body will be left behind for financial reasons.
Any uofpeople graduates here that can testify success of hire after the degree?? And was it hard to get the job??
Aaaaaand three years after your comment , not a peep...
@@Mrbrainiac Never saw any graduate from this uni, wth?!??
I'm already employed so I can't speak to this personally, BUT I will say most of my classmates in the MBA program seem to either already be employed or be right on track to find something. Basically, the MBA students are largely management at organizations in other countries. I'd say 1/5 are Americans or US-based. I feel like I'm the only one who's not in investment banking, engineering or working as a doctor somewhere. The students are smart and ambitious. My only "advantage" is having English as a first language--otherwise I feel like my classmates are significantly better qualified than I am, and it makes the program kind of tough. Not a bad thing I suppose.
we need more ppl like this man (bow to him)
Great Idea!
Someone commented that Internet costs money so the solution could be free Wi-fi or if this is not possible then Internet costs are atleast less expensive than the actual real world degree.
hi there. i am starting my english composition one which will qualify me to my Masters. however' I don't know how to attend live lesson ( if there are)
Thank you, sir.
Are these degrees accepted by companies outside the U.S. (Japan, for example)?
Accessibility with Accreditation Online At Low Prices? I like it. This trend will only increase over time. Brick and Morts, time to clean house and get lean. Kids in the US need a better deal at Uni.
57k students in 2021
107k already for today
This is so amazing
Stunning vision, manifested!!!
100$ per exam. It is not affordable price for all people in the world. I hope the price less than 100$ to 15$ for help poor countries. thanks.
There is financial aid available.
How can I get financial aid?
zinor kclub See uopeople.edu/groups/financial_aid
There are scholarships too
Are also pursuing a course ?
Hello everyone, I am currently a student at the University
Pros and cons?
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Inspired!
Well this is a no brained. I'm enrolling. Specifically because a Bachelors Degree is now the minimum education requirement to make a living wage. But also because I want to teach English abroad.
Are you currently enrolled. I'm very interested.
It is really great 🎉 thank all of you
So inspiring, I just signed up for UoP yesterday when I saw their ad on insta. When I signed up it turned out that there was a $60 fee and they paid for my registration😭 not only that, They provide scholarship and I got that too. I am very grateful to the University of the people. They really help people like me. Thankyou very much UoP❤️❤️😭
How has it been so far?
The university of the People is the best. Thank you sir.
thanks. Mr.Reshef these vedio is a very nice actually.
amazing!
Truly impressed! University of the People (UoPeople) believes that access to higher education is a key ingredient in the promotion of world peace and global economic development. Wow, that is powerful!!
I am aware University of the People offers degrees acceptable world over and is accredited in the US! Why is the older Atlantic International University not accredited by any US accrediting body for all this long making its degrees referred to as "fake"?!
Man there are a lot of ignorant people in the comments