Student review [#90004] for Business
at University of the People - UoPeople

My experience with the University of the People was deeply disappointing and did not meet the standards one would expect from a credible institution of higher learning.

Despite the heavy marketing around being “tuition-free,” the reality is different. While there’s technically no tuition, the mandatory exam fees for each course often end up costing more than monthly tuition at many private universities — including those that offer better academic structure and more transparent student support.

What’s particularly frustrating is that there are many other universities around the world — including online options — that don’t aggressively advertise themselves, yet truly support their students and offer low-cost or even genuinely tuition-free education, with real academic oversight and qualified instructors.

The most concerning issue with UoPeople is the lack of academic rigor and credibility. Assignments and essays are not graded by professional faculty or qualified academics, but rather by fellow students, many of whom have no relevant expertise or educational background. This peer-to-peer grading system seriously undermines the quality and fairness of the education provided.

Additionally, the university does not require or provide for the defense of a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. This alone makes the degree nearly worthless in many education systems and job markets, especially in regions where academic work must culminate in a final defended project. I find it hard to believe that any serious employer would view such a diploma as equivalent to one earned through more rigorous and professionally supervised programs.

In conclusion, University of the People appears to be a marketing-driven project rather than a truly educational institution. I cannot recommend it to anyone seeking a recognized, high-quality, or professionally meaningful academic experience.