How many online universities are there?
Probably it’s impossible to answer that question precisely as the number increases even as I write.
An online university of note is Western Governors University (WGU), a private and non-profit variety.
Based in Salt Lake City, it gets its operational funds from many large corporations and foundations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
It was established in 1997 and now has more than 15,000 students.
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In summary:
- only open to students based in the US and some part of Canada, with special exceptions to members of the US military
- offers competency-based degree programs
- all courses are online but exams will have to be taken on-campus
- up to Master’s degrees in IT, business, teacher education and health professions.
Popularity: 1% [?]
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There are many online universities in the world. Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and therefore it is a recognized university in the US.