Shai Reshef: An ultra-low-cost college degree

The transcript discusses the barriers to higher education, such as financial, cultural, and capacity issues, and introduces the University of the People as a solution. This nonprofit, tuition-free, degree-granting university aims to make higher education accessible to all qualified students worldwide. It operates virtually, reducing costs and using peer-to-peer learning. The university offers business administration and computer science programs, ensuring affordability and accessibility. With recent accreditation, the university plans to scale up and invites others to replicate its model, aiming to transform higher education from a privilege to a basic right.

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