UoPeople is on a mission to provide tuition-free, higher education to disenfranchised communities. In many parts of the world, millions of people are pursuing higher education. Elsewhere, millions are missing the opportunity. With your help, we can rewrite education statistics, one student at a time.

$80 will send one student to University of the People for a term. For some, that might be the cost of a dinner or a new sweater. For our students, it's the building blocks for a better life. Your donation to University of the People will give a student the chance at higher education by providing the necessary academic and administrative support.

Whether you donate $8 or $80, consider sharing this cause with 8 or more of your friends. The ripples of your network and that of your friends will grow exponentially, bringing your total impact to new heights.

Open the doors for students in need - all it takes is an $80 donation.

University of the People (UoPeople) is the world's first tuition-free, online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement of higher education. UoPeople is the brainchild of entrepreneur Shai Reshef, who has worked in international education for over 20 years. As a non-profit venture, UoPeople promises to democratize higher education by providing universal access to collegiate-level studies, despite geographic and financial constraints.

High-quality, low-cost and universal, UoPeople's pedagogical model draws on the principles of e-learning and social networking, coupled with open-source technology and courseware.

"We have the opportunity to contribute to the construction of the world we dream: a world of peace, harmony and respect for all." Deivison C. A., Brazil

"University of the people is an academic institution that has given people all over the world the hope to achieve quality higher education. What I am receiving as a student of the University of the People is more than what I expected. UoPeople is not biased; it does not care who you are, where you are from or what you do. All it knows is that you are a student." Hamisu J., Nigeria
 

"I wanted to study at UoPeople because it would give me the flexibility, cut costs and enable me to link up with colleagues from around the world. I also wanted to be part of a pioneering adventure." Billy S., Zambia

"Limitations on my funding and my time placed my localuniversities out of reach. University of the People's borderless way of learning certainly has opened new hope for me and other UoPeople students who are preparing for a better life." Charlie H.L., Indonesia

“I'm one of the "first generation" students and would highly recommend UoPeople to anyone eager to learn in a collaborational learning environment. It's a great experience to share and learn with other students from all around the world.” Enric B., Spain
 

”I put much hope in University of the People to democratize education in Indonesia and around the world. I have seen greedy business people every day in Indonesia who converted education into profit-oriented organizations. They have forced us, the young generation, into a state being with no choice other than to pay extremely high tuitions." Marice M.S., Indonesia

Contributions or gifts to University of the People are not tax deductible as charitable contributions at this stage in the United States of America.