Success with UPI Looks Like
Studying journalism abroad was my dream, but the fees were too high. I had no idea about college credits until a YouTube video introduced me to UPI. I took UPI courses and earned 1.5 years' worth of credits. With a small scholarship, I finished my U.S. degree for less than $50K. Although I was hesitant because my course wasn’t STEM, UPI listened to my worries and assured me it would be possible. UPI opened doors for me that I didn’t think were possible.
Meisi L. University of Wisconsin
I just got admitted to Michigan State, TMU, and Yorkville University as a second-year student with 60 transferable credits, saving two years of tuition and living costs. I chose a reputable university in the U.S. UPI promised to take care of me, and they delivered. I'm excited and grateful for all the opportunities I have received because of UPI. With the program, I got multiple admits with credits and had a lot of options.
Shagun Michigan State University
After grade 12 in Punjab, I joined UPI and earned 60 transferable credits. I graduated in May 2023 and saved two years' worth of tuition fees. Now, I have a job at KPMG, which I do not think I could have achieved staying in India. I come from a small town, and without UPI’s help, my parents could have barely afforded two years of studies. UPI helped me get a degree and achieve my goals.
Karan UPEI, Canada
As a working professional, I wanted to advance my career with a Data Science degree. UPI Study allowed me to earn credits while working full-time, which I transferred to California State University. This helped me finish my degree in 1.5 years instead of 4. I'm graduating in fall '24 and will be working as a data analyst at a health startup. UPI was key to my career growth.
Isabella Silva California State University
I stumbled across UPI and decided to earn some credits, seeing it as a cost-saving method. At that time, I didn't even know where I was going to go but decided to pursue it anyway. Getting into NUS was a big surprise for me since the credits I had earned were for U.S. universities. UPI then informed me that my credits would be recognized by NUS, allowing me to join with a year's worth of credits. UPI made NUS possible for me.
Aditi Joshi National University of Singapore
I had spent three semesters in the U.S., but my parents could no longer afford 2.5 more years of tuition. So, I packed up to go back to India after the summer. I saw a video on my Instagram about UPI study, decided to check it out, and it seemed like something that would really help my situation. I earned 45 credits online and spent just one more year at university, which saved me a lot of tuition, and graduated. UPI helped me finish my dream.
Hiren Patel University of Illinois
Credit Transfer Process & Accreditation
The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended UPI Study courses for college credits to its cooperating universities. ACE is a trusted organization that collaborates with over 2,800 U.S. colleges and the Department of Education of the United States, which allows our students to earn transferable college credits.
NCCRS, a government-recognized body working with 1,500 U.S. universities, has recommended UPI Study's 68 courses for college credits, allowing our students to earn college credits in these universities.
Excelsior University, a regionally accredited institution, will recognize UPI's transcript of NCCRS & ACE recommended courses and can issue a OneTranscript to present to universities or employers.
Note:
Any student who is not or has not been a degree seeking student with Excelsior University can utilize the Excelsior OneTranscript service. Individuals looking to utilize the Excelsior's OneTranscript service should reach out to the institution or agency they are intending on applying to in order to confirm use of this transcript is appropriate and will be accepted.
UPI Study is accredited in Canada that will offer a dual transcript of your diploma to facilitate college credit transfers.
UPI collaborates with Ofqual through ATHE, similar to our work with NCCRS, to provide pathways to universities in the UK and Ireland.
Aspire College is accredited in Canada that will offer a dual transcript of your diploma to facilitate college credit transfers in Canada/Uk/Australia.
FAQ
As a UPI member, you don’t pay for individual courses. Instead, you take up to 24 courses, all in one bundle.
To ensure your UPI Study courses transfer to your university, check two things:
1) Is your university listed? If it's one of the 1,500 universities listed with NCCRS, you're all set. OR
2) Check your university's credit policy. If it says they accept credits from "accredited" universities, you're good to go!
As long as you meet one of these criteria, your courses should transfer without a hitch.
Yes, that is what differentiates UPI. With each student their advisor will guide them on how to move forward.
UPI Study will cover the expenses associated with issuing and dispatching your transcripts, be it from UPI & NCCRS, Aspire College, Excelsior's OneTranscript service, or ATHE.
Yes, there is! Though our success rate has been almost a 100% but we do know rare cases do happen. Here is our policy:
To ensure that our students receive the utmost value from our program, UPI Study offers a refund policy under specific conditions. Should a student find that the total savings from transferred courses to their designated university do not surpass the initial expenditure on our course bundle, they are entitled to a refund. This refund will be processed after deducting any associated transaction costs, provided the student has successfully completed all courses included in the bundle. This policy underscores our commitment to delivering cost-effective educational solutions and stands as a testament to our confidence in the value and transferability of our courses.
There are no additional fees for material, textbooks or eBooks. Everything is included as part of your membership.
With UPI, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through course work quickly or slow down your pace.
YES!! Consider us your family abroad. We have a strong community, we will make sure to support you in anyway we can. There is a reason why we have waitlist of students from 30+ countries - it is because of our promising customer experience.
