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University of the Rip-Off
I’ve been studying at the University of the People - University of the Rip-Off, for about one year now, and I wanted to share my experience—largely out of frustration and concern—for anyone who may be thinking about enrolling. They had scammed, bombarded me with hidden fees which didn't stablished at start. A "technical glitch" made my scholarship turn off, so my payments to them could double for a while. To start, the academic quality has been disappointing. It's a lot to take that lot of people will laugh if you even graduate from here. Is the direct opposite, but deep into mud, of a target-university, and I'm surprised they are still US accredited, so they can survive dumping their fee requests on people who are in the US. Throughout my time here, I’ve observed that coursework barely changes from year to year. Assignments are reused, and exams seem to follow the same pattern repeatedly. Because of this, answers are extremely easy to find online, which seriously undermines the credibility of the learning process and raises concerns about academic rigor. Another major issue is the way degree recognition is presented. The list of universities that supposedly acknowledge UoPeople degrees appears misleading. Based on what I’ve personally encountered, that list does not reflect reality, which has made me question how much value this degree will actually hold once completed. I’m not posting this to dissuade people outright, but rather to make sure prospective students go in with their eyes open. Choosing a university is a major investment of time, effort, and money, and it’s important that the institution genuinely supports student development and maintains academic standards. If you’re considering UoPeople, I strongly recommend doing extensive research and carefully evaluating alternatives before committing. Education should be challenging, rewarding, and meaningful—and unfortunately, my experience here has not lived up to those expectations. I’d also encourage others to share their own experiences, whether positive or negative. An honest and transparent conversation about educational institutions benefits everyone. Professors could be easily replaced with AI bots soon. We are heading there, on this low quality, profit-focused, low salary for their employees, business models. Professors don't give a d$#$! about you. Be sure of that. Just do the coursework and get rid of them as soon as possible. Jacques, I'm still waiting for your fee reimbursement, and that you come out honest, after delaying my degree over 4 months, and wasting days of my life applying to scholarships that were fake but "Approved".