UoPeople | Computer Science Bsc, Accreditation, Cost & Scholarship

[@alangustafson3565]

Great review. Very accurate and informative. I am an instructor at UoPeople in the business department. I assure you that your instructor would like to hear from you and you shouldn't feel awkward or intimidated when communicating with them. Many of us instructors are teaching at UoPeople because we enjoy our subject matter and want to help students succeed. Please, feel free communicating with your instructor!

[@changkao_]

Thank you so much for your supportive comment.

[@rubbierosealegado]

Sir good day. How to apply for a full scholarship?

[@TravelBuggers]

This is great! 30 is definitely not late to start a new career. I have taught myself how to program but I am now 40 and am considering getting a computer science degree. There is a really strange narrative where people think that CS is a young persons profession.

[@manoiumusicgames5763]

Awesome video! I’m almost done with the Associates requirements, and will continue on to Bachelors in CS at UoPeople. Took me a long time, haha, but the flexibility they offer is great for someone like me balancing another full time career and 4 kids . I made a video about UoPeople in 2018, so proud to see how far our university has come.

[@changkao_]

Omg I understand why it takes so long for you with the study. I can’t even think of how I could handle with work and 4 kids like yours. That’s just too much. I’m checking your video right now. I think your video is one among the first about UoPeople. You should do more school vlogs, this community would be more fun 🥳 Hope for a collab video some day. Honestly studying alone is boring for me, making vlogs like this kinda give me more motivation to continue 😂😂😂 Keep it up with your study. Cheers from UoPeople!

[@valerianmakanga332]

Nice video, am starting my Bsc. CS at UoPeople this September. its amazing to watch you. am so motivated

[@naturalrecipes7849]

Hello Chang, I also got a scholarship from UoPoeple in field of computer science this year, I am so excited.

[@changkao_]

Cheeersssss! Congratulations 🎊 Let’s goooooooooo ✨🥳🥳🥳

[@naturalrecipes7849]

@@changkao_ thank you Chang, that's so nice of you. Can I have your help in this major about your experiences and something like this?

[@changkao_]

@@naturalrecipes7849 yup, just feel free to ask me any question. I’ll try to answer as much as I know. Besides if I could manage time better I would try to share more major coding experience content hopefully. I think it could be helpful for people also.

[@okaforifeoma1103]

Pls can you guide me on that

[@Jabarkhailkhwaga]

​@@changkao_ hi chang i am currently planing to start my cs but i am confused because it is hard and i think i will not be able to do my assignments 😢😢

[@LanceLiebenberg]

Just found your channel and subbed👍 I'm about to sign up for the bachelors in computer science from UOP as well and you answered most of my questions. Thank you.

[@khadijaaziz1640]

Yes my program advisor anjana is very helpful and answers within 1 day. It's awesome 👌

[@karenk8707]

You got me check Uopeople girl. Thinking about upgrading my degree to MBA.

[@changkao_]

they have MBA and PhD, check it out girl. I would like to fly to American but I think this online study really fits me during covid time

[@sabaali88]

@@changkao_ hi Chen when I read your comment I checked if they do phd degree but they don’t

[@changkao_]

@@sabaali88 sorry my mistake. The highest program level they provide is Master’s Degree

[@Hon.WasiuAdebayo]

Infact, u really got me genuinely inspired .

[@raidjameel7513]

Gd video 4u as non native english speaking student. Hope to hear from u more n always.

[@huonggin3174]

Its so useful chị ơi. Thanks chị!

[@mamudajallow8006]

Thank for sharing this video. I'm a student at the university of the people. I'm studying computer science

[@changkao_]

Hi mate! Hope you have a great year ahead!

[@changkao_]

@MA2 I think it depends on the specific country, it’s accepted in America and a lot of countries in Europe. But in other places I’m not so sure.

[@space_Beta.]

hey how get scholar ship bro

[@margolitapnina6716]

I started this september ( CS ) and I'm so happy by far ❤️ i'm at t2 rn

[@changkao_]

Wow that’s great. Have a great journey, fellow! ❤️

[@snapninja3454]

30! I was thinking like 22. good job.

[@diyari-jabbar]

Guys if i get scholarship about 2000$, does it mean that i don't need to pay again for anything else, i mean the total cost ?? Ik that i need to get CGPA over 2.

[@baotamnguyenle9085]

chị ơi, với bằng master in education ở UoP thì có thể apply học PhD sau này không ạ?

[@nguyenkhacnhu5976]

Thank you for the informative video! Would you mind telling me about your English practice? Your American accent voice really impressed me.

[@changkao_]

Thank you for your compliment. I'll take it ;) :)) Well I think I won't talk about learning English in this channel but I might talk about it in my Vietnamese channel in the future then. Maybe you should check it out :D kzbin.info/door/oi9XG2TFMdt13B94ZLKSxQ

[@rgholami3191]

Do you have the pdf of the first course I mean english composition1 I have another question can i use my phone to use the classes?because my laptop has a problem

[@changkao_]

Yes, you can use phone for study but honestly I prefer a laptop ‘Cause you need to work on assignments, I don’t think it’s a good idea to type long page with phone. And it also depends on the major you choose. If it’s Computer Science, you definitely need a computer for sure. I don’t have the pdf of English Composition. Omg it has been a while I don’t remember if we use pdf for that course or not I think No 😂

[@chisomamandi7194]

Thanks for this video. I got a scholarship few days ago to study business administration. I'm soo happy. However, what's the next thing Ikind of

[@changkao_]

You’ll see You still need to pay but the scholarship would help a lot financially

[@abbastahir1829]

useful INFO thanks 🙂

[@khanhhuyenphan1723]

Cảm ơn chị Chang đã chia sẻ video mà đối với em nó vô cùng ý nghĩa vì e đang bắt đầu theo học 3 khoá foundation nhưng thấy nản vì khó quá huh :(((( chị ơi cho em hỏi một xíu là bằng thạc sỹ của trường liệu có được công nhận ở Việt Nam không ạ?

[@changkao_]

Ở Mỹ và một số nước châu Âu thì chắc chắn nhưng ở Việt Nam thì thử thôi em 😂 nhưng chất lượng đầu ra càng tốt, sinh viên càng chất lượng thì uy tín của trường các tăng lên thôi. Dẫu sao UoPeople cũng là trường tạo xu hướng bằng online nên mọi thứ vẫn khá mới mẻ, hy vọng tương lai khả quan. Chúc em may mắn nhé!

[@awatifsabry8875]

@@changkao_ I do think that cs course is different from others in this term because lots of people could work in this field without certificate so to get a certificate it's a plus for me and also it's better than studying totally self learning without any advisor.

[@hannab9969]

very informative chi. inspiring :D now me should get my procrastinating ass back to study :(

[@changkao_]

There's still a lot of more infor but I think people are already tired with these much infor so maybe more updates another time. about studying, hell yeah join me =))

[@changkao_]

btw, you gotta do the data analyst vid soon lol. it should be exciting lol.

[@amnawaseem4485]

Hi, I also applied on UO people and my term is starting on 11 Nov. Could you guide me regarding scholarship. due to financial issues I am unable to pay each course fee and I don't want that it will effect on my studies.

[@changkao_]

I talk about this topic in one of my videos, please take a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/panYaJiPaLSEeLc I think the best way for you to do is to tell them the truth about your current financial problem that make you hardly pay off the fee. Besides during the study if you get trouble with money again which delays your study, you also could let them know they might consider support you after that. I hope you make it through with the scholarship. Good luck!

[@makeupbagscoffee209]

Hi Chi, I have a question. I’m considering enrolling at UoPeople to obtain an Associates in C.S. Is there a lot of math involved so far in your journey? I already have a bachelors degree in Psych but math is not my strong suit so I worry I will struggle. Thank you for the video! 😊

[@changkao_]

Hi em! Honestly I wish it would be more complicated math as what I expected before enrolling CS. After few courses I don’t see that much math involved, just really basic ones….it’s more about the logical thinking and syntax memorizing. But I guess being good at math does help a lot studying this major for the long term. You probably should try, you have the option of quitting thou if you don’t feel it fit 😄

[@ryanhale4979]

Can you share more about your essay experience to get the scholarship? Thanks for the video

[@changkao_]

I think you gotta be honest about your situation why you need the financial support for your study. I believe they will get you a positive responsel. Hope that I could share about it in some next videos.

[@fivestarscode7058]

@@changkao_ Is it possible to get scholarship when you are already enrolled? Like your are in second year.

[@changkao_]

@@fivestarscode7058 yes you still can apply for it even you are already enrolled

[@rajibbatajoo]

I know only few html and css. don't know c, c++ and so on. zero to programming. can I join computer science degree at uopeople??

[@changkao_]

You actually know more than me when I first joined UoPeople. I started with zero skill lol, no html, no css, nothing. So no worries about it, anybody could sign up for CS Degree.

[@maishananjeeba7436]

the problem is would I get into a good university in another country like japan or Korea by the certificate given from Uopeople? also opportunities for job sector since employers do see the reputation of the university

[@changkao_]

Of course graduating from a prestigious university is a big bonus. Based on my past studying and working experience. Besides the degree certificate, there're still tons of things count such as extra social activities, part-time job, internship,... and actual skills you have. And these seem even more important. As what I know, universities in America and Europe are open to get students from UoPeople to transfer credits and move there. I'm not sure about Asia. But I believe when it's American accredited, there should be a big chance for students for extra study or jobs in Asian market.

[@phucnguyen6483]

Thank you ♥️

[@liznguyen1710]

What English level they require for a non-native English speaker? Thanks for the useful information

[@changkao_]

IELTS: 6.0 or TOEFL: 61 or Duolingo: 95. If you don't have any of these, you will be auto signed up for English Composition 1 Class. You must pass this English level to be qualified for next study stage. Hope my answer meets your question.

[@Mini-rt8bm]

So did you pay 900 for the full course or you got 900 dollars off 4800?

[@changkao_]

I got 900$ deducted to the total cost fee

[@Show_Cast]

I applied but then I saw a application fee and then I left my application right there after some time I got admission fee waiver and then I continued with my application then I saw I have to pay for every course test so I applied for scholarship and I got scholarship of 1200 and then they said you can apply again after I spent 1200 . What you should learn from my experience. If you can't pay fee then don't. I didn't pay a single dollar and Id you also can't spend then don't ask for fee waiver.

[@alexkitheka1278]

Appreciate for the info. Quick one. How long does ATB test take in uoP?

[@changkao_]

1hr normally Thank you!

[@alexkitheka1278]

@@changkao_ For both Verbal Skills (English) and Quantitative Skills (Math)?

[@changkao_]

@@alexkitheka1278 yup for both

[@changkao_]

@@alexkitheka1278 mid-term & final exams are just a part of GPA, you still need to work on weekly assignments for the grade also.

[@alexkitheka1278]

@@changkao_ thank you. Am about to make my first payment (application fee). From your experience, which mode of payment work for you.

[@kida8001]

Can you please tall me how can i get my department books?

[@changkao_]

I saw you post another comment but I can’t open that comment I don’t know why. That’s why I can’t answer that question before. I think I will answer both here: 1. About the books for study, you will be advised to use the online library of the school after enrolling 2. If you receive the congratulation email with detail information about how much money you earn for the scholarship then it’s real. You will be discounted while paying the assessment fee after. No worries! 😉

[@burhaanhajicolaadbk2456]

Hi Chi i applying university of the people in this month . i completed my applying and i paid registration fee. stil i been waiting username and password to login in campus.

[@changkao_]

That’s coool! Congratulations 🎉 ! It’s gonna be fun study then! Good luck!

[@zeynelocak9557]

❤

[@pankajmehra1585]

is it good ? i want to know i wanna admission in college

[@pankajmehra1585]

Is it applicable in any company and country I'm from India

[@Hon.WasiuAdebayo]

Well inspiring

[@krisannagabalendram9717]

Is it really enough to spend 17 hours per week for studies or else do we need to spend more time ?

[@changkao_]

I think that's pretty much time for 1 course/term. I think if you study more than 1 course per term you probably need more time than that. I can't manage to have more time for studying so I just could sign up for 1 course per term. it's already tight schedule. I can't imagine people who sign up for 3-4 courses. That should be overloaded. Hope I answered you well.

[@krisannagabalendram9717]

@@changkao_ Thank you for your reply. By the way can we change how many courses we should choose in each term. Because in my point of view learning 1 course per term will take 40 terms approximately 8 years. So I thought of doing 2 courses per term.

[@changkao_]

@@krisannagabalendram9717 I also wanted to do more than 1 course per term but since I studied last year, each term there was only one course regarding Computer Science Degree for me to register. I mean there were also other courses but just for studying bonus not in the main CS curriculum. I guess there should be more than 1 courses for registering in the terms later.

[@mysteriousdocumentaries1348]

Hey chang kao while filling up the application i have chosen the wrong option between pay on my own and apply for scholarship i chose pay on my own how can i get bach the scholarship please help me 🙏🏻

[@changkao_]

They have scholarship program during your study so you could apply again after But if you want to make it soon you could contact university for detail advisory

[@a3oodya.m.n.y853]

I have a question. Is it better to apply for scholarship while studying or when you just be a uop student? And what time does it take to replay for my scholarship.

[@changkao_]

From experience I did apply for the scholarship when I just enrolled UoPeople. I saw it pop up somewhere in the email or website then applied for it. It was quite sudden for me. I don’t know whether you could apply during the study or not. I think You should ask your advisor regarding that matter.

[@a3oodya.m.n.y853]

@@changkao_ thank you 🙏 for the quick response. I already applied for the scholarship but I think it will delay my starting term. Is it right ? That’s what I am afraid of, not starting from the next term but anyhow there is around 20 days for the last day to save my spot. Is it fine ?

[@changkao_]

@@a3oodya.m.n.y853 when I applied for the scholarship they said the same thing the process might delay my starting new term but it didn’t happen. Just make sure you apply for the scholarship a while before the new term begins. I think now is still a good time. I hope they won’t delay your enrollment.

[@Pibbystrawberry_official]

Hi dear! Hope you are doing well, want to watch your new videos.. 🙏

[@changkao_]

I just signed up for an elective course next term, so no heavy major courses like this term. Hopefully I could manage time better to make videos, which I’d love to do too but it just has been hectic schedule for me recently. Thank you really much for watching my vids

[@Pibbystrawberry_official]

@@changkao_ Thank you for your response ❤️ Stay strong.

[@lala3065]

So , if i get a schoolarship , will there still be things to pay ?

[@vinayaksingh5257]

is after graduating from uo people can we apply in regular university for MSc computer science

[@changkao_]

It's for sure in the US because it’s American accredited but in other countries, it really depends you must contact the specific school anyway

[@vinayaksingh5257]

@@changkao_ regular university going to accept students from open university

[@mightyzane5400]

How do employers view university of the people

[@jahanzebahmed5964]

Is is difficult to study from text-oriented courses?

[@changkao_]

I don’t know how’s about others but I feel really comfortable with that. I actually like UoPeople study model. For some knowledge it’s really hard to comprehend by reading yourself but you still have your instructor and also other classmates to discuss about the problem in discussion group. I think it’s quite open learning environment.

[@komolafepelumi2185]

I'm a new admitted student of uopeople...please is there any WhatsApp platform for new admitted students.

[@ElizabethCorynnGarcia-kk4fm]

Hi! I applied at CS, so my Term will be started on September and I apply Scholarship too, they granted me $1,180 over $2,400+ ($180) per course. So can I ask it does my scholarship cover my exam and when I will pay it? Thank you, I m new student at UoPeople.

[@changkao_]

Wow congratulations to you. That’s good scholarship. When the final exam’s coming, they will send the notification through mail informing you about paying the fee, then you need to pay. If you don’t you can’t take the exam. The scholarship will be deducted directly to your course fee. For example: each course costs 120$, the scholarship deducts 90$ then you just need to pay 30$. Except for you getting full scholarship u don’t need to pay otherwise you always need to pay some amount but which deduction already for the courses. The school must let you know that in the admin platform, you should check that out.

[@ElizabethCorynnGarcia-kk4fm]

@@changkao_ It does not cover in the scholarship the exam?

[@changkao_]

@@ElizabethCorynnGarcia-kk4fm your scholarship is not full so it just covers some of the exam fee

[@ElizabethCorynnGarcia-kk4fm]

Thanks! But, how can I get the UoPeople ID?

[@ElizabethCorynnGarcia-kk4fm]

Can I re-apply for scholarship?

[@Kira073]

does "uopeople' also have physical classes?

[@changkao_]

No they don’t. All are online in an internal website.

[@kingshirzad5076]

I am Rahmanullah Sherzad from Afghanistan. Please show me a good university to study up to bachelor's degree for free.

[@nayebarewellenz1566]

I have accepted to do degree in computer science at Uopeople, I want to how many courses per term, and how long is the term

[@changkao_]

You could take up to 4 courses per term, there are 5 terms in a year, each lasts 2.5 months

[@thaesandi1636]

I want to know that Business administration is allowed to get a job. I am planning to join that course. But I am afraid if the company accept that BBA

[@changkao_]

Where are you from? The diploma is accepted in America (there were cases of people who already getting jobs already) and some Western countries and might be in other countries. There’s nothing sure about it until you apply for the job in your country actually. I hope it works for your local country.

[@thaesandi1636]

@@changkao_ I am from Myanmar. Some people from America told that they don't even what UOpeople is and the bachelor is not qualified to get a job. So I was afraid to join.

[@changkao_]

@@thaesandi1636 there were people getting jobs in America with UoPeople degree. it’s accredited degree in America so it’s obvious acceptable in there but regarding the job I think of course it requires other tons of practical skills not just a university certificate so …

[@Jyaer]

How difficult is the computer science course

[@changkao_]

Such a straightforward question :)) I find it difficult for a beginner like me honestly. The starting courses are easy peasy but the advanced 😂😂 hell no 😂

[@rgholami3191]

Does it have a valid degree? Can I find job with its degree?

[@changkao_]

Where are you from?

[@changkao_]

It’s valid & accredited degree in America so it could for sure be used in America. A lot of universities in Europe accepting credits transferring from UoPeople so it somehow means it’s accepted there. I’m not sure about Asia or other part of the world, I haven’t seen any actual cases yet. But I believe there’s a big chance that it’s possible to use that degree outside of America

[@Justmy4cents]

The accreditation reform act of 2020 basically removed regional vs national accreditation. If it is recognized by the U.S. dept of education, and Council for Higher education accreditation, it's valid degree, UoPeople checks both boxes because it is accredited thru the Distant Education Accrediting agency ( D.E.A.C. ).

[@HungNguyen-kj5rh]

Can you show your daily study on UoPeople? Do you interact with classmates? Thanks

[@changkao_]

That’s great question actually. I will try to manage my time to vlog more about my actual study at school then 😉

[@TimTim__]

How long it’s gonna take to complete your degree if you take one course per term?

[@changkao_]

around 9 courses per school year, I'll try to make a detail video explaining about it soon. There's a way for you to shorten the period of time for study and minimize the cost actually.

[@TimTim__]

@@changkao_ yess..waiting for it

[@ugobest8227]

Do uopeople send videos

[@changkao_]

Of the course? If that’s what you r asking then they do send material and link of video source but not what videos they make themselves

[@ugobest8227]

Ok ma can bi chat u on Whatsapp

[@alexst6279]

Sarah studied a Bsc degree and wastes her career in an Amazon warehouse?? 😅 where you dont even need a degree

[@mamudajallow8006]

And please update me if any computer science WhatsApp group. I love to join

[@changkao_]

There's actually one Whatsapp group with small number of people but it's not really active. You could check it out chat.whatsapp.com/LMcA5ndnUFf2hsNHMi7dNL?fbclid=IwAR2--Z4drNcONNnnWpd2TMA1JLxlqWvLT5gPTXBYSp7JI0sxYx8ibK4It5Q

[@markjoshmanarang1208]

Hello do you have a live teaching or lectures like using gmeet og zoom?

[@changkao_]

Well sadly no, it would be more effective with live teaching thou. But I think it’s a matter of scheduling among people.

[@sinnopal1]

only "legit" one is regional accreditation. UofP is "nationally accredited", meaning that it is unlikely to get transfer credit (that you earn at UofP) to colleges and universities. Of course, you can transfer credit (that you earn at other regionally accredited colleges) to UofP.

[@jy7006]

Is there a video lecture? Or is it text-oriented study?

[@changkao_]

It’s text study ;)

[@romainrouiller4889]

the soundtrack is so annoyingl)

[@abdirizakmohamud9165]

You studied science but you bleech your skin hahHa they failed you

[@changkao_]

=)) First i dont bleech my skin, if you meant my hair it’s right Second don’t judge the book by the cover :)) I’m mixed of so many things :))

[@bytesizedskibby]

I have checked out your UofPeople playlist and it has been a massive help. I learnt about Sofia and the course structure. Really grateful 🤍