keep seeing ads saying it’s “tuition-free” and fully online, but I’m wondering how legit that is in practice. Like - are the classes actually good, do employers recognize the degree, and how’s the …
started at University of the People for a year.
Courses were fine and professors were responsive, but honestly I felt like the workload was super self-directed and I didn’t get enough real interaction with classmates. A lot of discussion boards and peer reviews instead of live lectures. If you’re disciplined and okay with mostly independent study, it can work — but it definitely doesn’t feel like a traditional university experience.
UoPeople is accredited by recognised agencies (like the WASC Senior College and University Commission) so the degree is valid. Its good
If you’re someone who:
- needs flexibility (working, traveling, other responsibilities)
– wants to avoid heavy student debt
– is comfortable online and can self-direct your learning
…then UoPeople is a pretty decent option. Just know that “tuition-free” still means you pay assessment fees per course, so it’s not completely free. Still way cheaper than most universities though