Overview

Key features

University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost toattend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university's mission of making quality education affordable for all.

As a tuition-free university, UoPeople offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional American universities, cutting your cost 95%. University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost to attend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university’s mission of making quality education affordable for all.

The online Computer Science associate program at University of the People introduces students to the IT industry, grounds them in the techniques of computing, and equips them for continued study towards a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Students will gain a fundamental understanding of:

Mathematical and scientific principles underlying computing and information technology

How to apply strategies for effective design and computing systems

Methods and Tools to analyze technical problems

Develop critical thinking skills in computer ethics

Accreditation

UoPeople is recognized by the DEAC as an accredited online University, and adheres to all DEAC Standards and Code of Ethics.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
In addition, UoPeople has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Algebra

Databases

Programming

Computer Systems

Communications and Networking

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-18 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 213 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet admission requirements, applicants must:

Be 16 years old or older

Be able to demonstrate high school completion

Have English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

They charge a $160 assessment fee at the end of each course.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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