The USA and Europe are leaders in online education, hosting 70% of online universities. Here, we will tell you about some of the best foreign universities where you can study remotely.

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What are online universities

Online universities are remote institutions that have no campuses. Education is conducted online via the university's website and video conferences. Students also have access to a virtual classroom, library, textbooks, lectures, and tests, but all in a digital form.

You can earn a bachelor's, master's degree, or even PhD online. Graduates receive the same documents as students of on-campus programs, if the university is accredited.

Interesting fact

The first online university is considered to be the Open University in London, which was established in 1969. Lectures were conducted live via television, and assignments from students were received by mail. The television format of education proved to be quite popular. The university admitted 25000 students, with 129000 applicants — five times the number of available spots.

Students began using the Internet for their studies in 1989 at the University of Phoenix in the USA. The university was the first to offer online bachelor's and master's degrees. Distance learning became a distinctive feature of the university and is still used to this day.

List of the best online universities

The Open University

LanguageEnglish
Degrees
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Honours degree
LocationUK
Number of programsOver 200
CostFrom 4,005 USD/year

The Open University has students from 157 countries. The university offers over 200 courses and 400 modules in both humanities and sciences — ranging from creative writing and criminology to physics and programming.

Admission to some programs requires an entrance test. To study at the university, students need to have an English proficiency level of at least B2.

University of the People

LanguageEnglish
Degrees
LocationUSA
Number of programs18
CostFree

The University of the People is the first non-profit online university in the USA. Low-income students can study at this university for free by applying for a scholarship[1].

The university offers bachelor's, master's, and associate degrees in IT, education, business, English, and other fields. Around 100,000 students are enrolled at the university.

Asia e-University

LanguageEnglish
Degrees
LocationSouth Korea
Number of programs30
CostFrom 4,900 USD

At Asian e-University, subjects range from graphic design and business to management and pedagogy. The education is offered in various formats — offline, online, or in a hybrid format.

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Global Cyber University

LanguageKorean
Degrees
LocationSouth Korea
Number of programs16
Cost864 USD/semester

Global Cyber University supports and promotes Korean culture, making it suitable for those who want to delve into local history and language[2]. The studies are in Korean. The university also offers many programs in fields such as artificial intelligence and psychology, including emotional coaching and meditation.

All students can prepare for future careers in show business by participating in open auditions and taking acting and music classes. Six members of the K-pop group BTS graduated from this university[3]. Many GCU faculty members work in the entertainment industry, making it easier for graduates to get audictions[3].

Digital Age University

LanguageEnglish
Degrees
LocationSpain
Number of programs5
Cost2,687 USD/year

At Digital Age University, master's programs are offered. You can study in one of five areas: fashion and branding, cybersecurity, business, marketing, and artificial intelligence. To be admitted, you need to pass an interview with the admissions committee and have a CV.

Digital University Kerala

LanguageEnglish
Degrees
LocationIndia
Number of programs5
CostFrom 570 USD/year

Digital University of Kerala (DUK) is the first online university in India[4]. At DUK, you can choose from five areas: School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronics Systems and Automation, School of Informatics, Digital Sciences, and School of Digital Sciences and School of Digital Humanities. Graduates work in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and IT[4]. DUK has a campus and student residences, so you can also study offline[5].

Seoul Digital University

LanguageEnglish
DegreesBachelor
LocationSouth Korea
Number of programs34
CostFrom 518 USD

Seoul Digital University offers 34 bachelor's programs. The education is divided into two main areas: Liberal Arts and Social Science, and IT and Cultural Arts. The first field includes programs in business, law, logistics, English, Japanese, and psychology. In the second field, you can study computer engineering, fashion, creative writing, and music. To be admitted, you need to pass an entrance test.

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Admission requirements

There are fewer requirements for admission to online programs than for on-campus programs.

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