University of the People Transfer Credits

From a UPI class to a UoPeople degree.

University of the People is the world's first tuition-free, accredited online university — and UPI Study is the fastest way to stack transferable college credits before you enroll. Choose from nearly 70 UoPeople-aligned courses covering Business, Computer Science, Health Science, and general education requirements. Complete them at your own pace and submit your transcript for UoPeople's credit review.

Starts at $89/month · cancel anytime · no application required

✓WASC accredited

✓ACE & NCCRS credit

✓75% transfer limit

✓$1,200 total tuition

How it works

From sign-up to credit awarded.

Enroll in UPI Study

Choose a course on this page. Pay your subscription, start instantly. No admission process, no waiting list.

Learn at your pace

All courses are self-paced and 100% online. Read, watch, and practice on your schedule — nights, weekends, whenever.

Pass the proctored final

Once you're ready, take the proctored final exam online. Credit is awarded based on demonstrated mastery.

Transcript sent to UoPeople

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar.

Credit awarded

UoPeople applies the agreed equivalency. Your credits count toward your Bachelor of Science.

📋Official equivalency chart → See pricing → Try the calculator → Read FAQ →

Pricing

Pick a plan that fits your pace.

One subscription, unlimited courses. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit and direct transfer to UoPeople.

Monthly

$89 /mo

Best if you finish in under 4 months

✓Unlimited course access
✓Cancel anytime — no contract
✓ACE & NCCRS recommended credit
✓Official transcript sent to UoPeople

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A real degree.
Tuition-free. Accredited.

Founded in 2009 by Shai Reshef and based in Pasadena, California, University of the People (UoPeople) is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, American-accredited online university. Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, UoPeople serves over 150,000 students from more than 200 countries — offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Science, and Education. Designed for working adults, refugees, and learners worldwide who need flexibility and affordability without compromising academic quality.

Non-profit · Accredited since 2014

WSCUC-recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & CHEA

Tuition (free · assessment fees only)

$120/course

Per-course assessment fee

75%

Of credits can transfer in

150K+

Students from 200+ countries

The university at a glance

Built differently, from the ground up.

World's first tuition-free university

Founded in 2009 by Shai Reshef with a singular mission: to make higher education accessible to anyone, anywhere. UoPeople was the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, American-accredited online university — and remains the model others follow.

WSCUC accredited

Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission — the same regional accreditor that covers Stanford, UC Berkeley, Caltech, and USC. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA.

150,000+ students worldwide

UoPeople enrolls more than 150,000 students from 200+ countries and territories — including working adults, refugees, single parents, and people in conflict zones who would otherwise be locked out of higher education.

100% online & flexible

Every UoPeople program is fully online, asynchronous, and flexible. Coursework runs in 9-week terms with no required login times. Designed for students balancing work, family, military service, or migration.

Active UPI Study partnership

UoPeople and UPI Study have a formal academic partnership. UoPeople evaluates UPI Study credits through ACE/NCCRS recommendations — the same standards used for CLEP, DSST, and military training evaluations. 67 UPI Study courses transfer with named UoPeople equivalencies.

Global reach, real impact

UoPeople partners with NYU, Microsoft, Google, and McGraw-Hill to support its mission. Graduates work at Fortune 500 companies, pursue advanced degrees at top universities, and lead change in their home communities.

Degree programs offered

2 paths to a real degree.

Foundational degree

Associate of Science

UoPeople's 60-credit Associate of Science programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, and Health Science. Tuition-free with per-course assessment fees. Up to 45 transfer credits accepted.

Credits required

$1,200

Total tuition

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Science

UoPeople's 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Science, or Education. Accepts up to 90 transfer credits (75%) from accredited and ACE/NCCRS-approved sources including UPI Study.

120

Credits required

$1,200

Total tuition

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, American-accredited online university — serving over 150,000 students from more than 200 countries.

UoP

University of the People

Academic partnership · upistudy.com/pages/uopeople

Source: UoPeople × UPI Study partnership →

Frequently asked questions

Everything about UoPeople.

Does University of the People officially accept UPI Study credits?

Yes — University of the People and UPI Study have an active academic partnership. UoPeople evaluates UPI Study credits through their ACE & NCCRS recommendations, the same standards used for CLEP and military training evaluations. All 67 UPI Study courses on this page have named UoPeople equivalencies — click any course to see the specific UoPeople course code and credits awarded.

Can I earn UoPeople credits without enrolling at UoPeople first?

Yes. UPI Study lets you take courses and earn ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit completely independently — no UoPeople enrollment, application, or admission required. Complete the courses first, then submit your official UPI Study transcript to UoPeople for evaluation when you're ready to apply.

How many UPI Study credits can I transfer toward my UoPeople degree?

UoPeople accepts up to 90 credits (75% of a 120-credit Bachelor's) from outside sources including UPI Study. For an Associate, the cap is 45 credits. With 67 UPI Study courses mapped to specific UoPeople equivalents, you can comfortably fill the entire transfer cap before enrolling.

How is UoPeople tuition-free? What does it actually cost?

UoPeople is non-profit and tuition-free — there's no per-credit tuition. They charge per-course assessment fees instead ($120 per undergraduate course, $300 per graduate course), plus a one-time $60 application fee. For a 120-credit bachelor's, that's roughly $4,800 in total assessment fees if you take all courses at UoPeople. Transferring 90 credits via UPI Study drops that to ~$1,200.

How long does it take to complete a UPI Study course?

Most students complete a single course in 2–6 weeks of part-time study. UPI Study is fully self-paced with no deadlines — you can move faster through subjects you know well, or slower through more challenging ones. This is a big advantage over UoPeople's 9-week fixed terms.

Does UoPeople accept international transfer credits?

Yes — UoPeople is uniquely international, serving 150,000+ students from 200+ countries. They accept transfer credits from accredited U.S. and international institutions, plus ACE/NCCRS-evaluated sources like UPI Study. All transcripts are evaluated free of charge through the UoPeople admissions portal.

Can military students or first responders use UPI Study + UoPeople?

Yes — both are heavily used by military students, veterans, and first responders. UPI Study credits use the same ACE/NCCRS standards as military training evaluations, so they stack naturally with prior service credit. UoPeople has dedicated military-friendly support and accepts military training credits as part of their transfer policy.

What's the difference between this page and the pages I've seen for Newlane, TESU, or UAG?

Each partner has their own page because every university has its own course codes, transfer policies, and pricing model. Newlane is $39/mo for the whole degree. TESU is $499 per credit. UAG is $305 per credit. UoPeople is tuition-free with assessment fees. The UPI Study courses are the same across all partners — only the equivalency mapping and savings calculation change.

From a UPI class to a UoPeople degree.

From sign-up to credit awarded.

Enroll in UPI Study

Learn at your pace

Pass the proctored final

Transcript sent to UoPeople

Credit awarded

67 UPI courses → University of the People credit.

Business Communication

Business Ethics

Business Law

Entrepreneurship

Financial Management

Foundations of Leadership

Globalization and International Management

Human Resources Management

International Business

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Managerial Accounting

Marketing Research

Principles of Finance

Principles of Management

Principles of Marketing

Project Management

Computer Concepts and Applications

Current Trends in Computer Science and IT

Cybersecurity

Data Structure and Algorithms

Database Fundamentals

Database Programming

Ethics in Technology

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to HTML and CSS

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Javascript

Introduction to Linux

Introduction to Networking

Introduction to Operating Systems

Network and Systems Security

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Software Engineering

System Analysis and Design

Business Math

Calculus 1

Calculus 2

Discrete Mathematics

Principles of Statistics

Quantitative Analysis

Chemistry I

Environmental Science

Healthcare Finance and Budgeting

Healthcare Organization and Management

Human Resource Management in Healthcare

Intro to Biology 1

Intro to Biology 2

Medical Terminology

Physics I

Abnormal Psychology

Advanced Social Psychology

Advanced Technical Writing

Educational Psychology

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Introduction to Criminology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Principles of Philosophy

Psychology of Diversity

Psychology of Personality

Research Methods in Psychology

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A real degree.Tuition-free. Accredited.

Built differently, from the ground up.

World's first tuition-free university

A real degree.
Tuition-free. Accredited.