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Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model

Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model

Update: 2025-05-01
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Join host Alex Usher in the World of Higher Education Podcast as he interviews Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People. Discover how this online institution serves 150,000 students across 209 countries with a tuition-free model. Learn the economics behind running a mega online university, the role of technology and volunteers, and how they achieve quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Listen in as Reshef shares insights about their unique admission process, accreditation challenges, and the future of higher education.

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Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model

Lean, Global, and Tuition-Free: The University of the People Model

Higher Education Strategy Associates