I recently started studying for an MSc in International Relations at the University of East London through Unicaf. 
I decided to create this thread to share my experience. I will update it as I continue my studies.

Scholarship of up to 90%.

I first learned about Unicaf last year when I was looking for affordable master's degree programs.

Unicaf is a Cyprus-based online education company that works with different universities. Most of its partner universities are in Africa, but there are also some interesting options in the UK, including University of East London, Liverpool John Moores University, and University of Suffolk. There is also an American option, the University of California, Riverside.

Graduates receive an official degree from the partner university. There is also an option to attend a graduation ceremony and receive the diploma in person.

Last year, I was interested in the MSc in Computing and Information Systems at Liverpool John Moores University. I was offered a scholarship that reduced the total tuition fee to just £1,850. I did not enroll at that time.

This year, after my disappointing experience with the MBA program at University of the People, I decided to look at Unicaf again. My experience with UoPeople was terrible. Poor student support, administrative problems, wasted time, and wasted money. I decided that I did not want to continue dealing with these problems.

My educational and professional background is mostly in IT. This time, I wanted to study something different. I decided to add a humanities-related degree to my technical background, mainly for personal development and to learn something new.

I chose MSc International Relations at the University of East London. I find this subject interesting. In the future, I may also consider an MBA or even an LLM.

Now,  about the scholarship and tuition fees.

Unicaf scholarships are offered on a case-by-case basis. The amount depends on your application and individual circumstances.
After reviewing my application, I received an official offer letter and an 89% scholarship. My total tuition fee was approximately £2,250 for the entire master's program.
I think this is an excellent price for a degree from a British university, so I accepted the offer.

There are different payment options. You do not have to pay everything at once. It is possible to arrange a payment plan and spread the cost over the study period.
Payments are added to your student account. When you register for a module, its tuition fee is deducted from your balance. Different modules may have different prices.

The program is 100% online. Study materials are available through the LMS. There are written materials, videos, and assignments.
My program consists of six modules, each worth 30 UK credits. The total is 180 UK credits, equivalent to 90 ECTS or 45 US semester credits.

There are no exams. Assessment is based on written assignments. 

The standard duration of the program is two years, but students have up to 48 months to complete it. You must complete at least two modules per year.

There is also an option to accelerate. Students can take up to 60 credits every three months.
This means that, I could complete my entire master's degree in just nine months by taking two modules every three months. I think this is a great option, especially if you have enough time to study.


Courses are available for registration every month, and some even every week. You do not have to wait for the beginning of a traditional semester.

The program also offers early exit qualifications. After completing two modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Certificate. After four modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Diploma.

At the moment, I have registered for the introductory course. It is mandatory but does not carry academic credits. 
So far, I cannot say much about the quality of teaching, assignments, or academic support because I have only just started.
I will continue updating this thread as I progress through the program. 


For anyone interested, I am leaving my Unicaf referral link here:

https://apply.unicaf.org/refer-a-friend/...wwZPYrBoI9

You can use it to apply for a scholarship. The exact scholarship amount depends on your application. If you enroll through my link, I will also receive a small referral reward that I can use toward my own tuition fees.

Unicaf offers programs at different levels, from certificates and bachelor's degrees to master's and doctoral degrees, including PhD, DBA, and EdD programs. Depending on the program, studies are available in English or French.

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I currently have five quarters (2.5 semesters) remaining in my doctorate. While it is regionally accredited, it is very much a generalist degree, without much specialization. 

Because of this, I am looking at potential post-doc options or doctoral level (not masters) certificates to gain more specialization.

I am aware that several private schools like Columbia Southern, Liberty, South College, and a few others offer doctoral level "advanced" or "executive" graduate certificates online. 

I have also found one post-doc program available through the European Scientific Institute (ESI) that provides a formal certificate of completion, and is offered both in a hybrid and a completely online format.

http://www.euinstitute.net/postdoc

Does anyone know of any other online doctoral-level certificates or online post-doc research programs ?

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Leadership development is not a doctoral program. You are making the case for non-credit, professional development programs, which doesn't help your argument that leadership doctoral programs are needed.

McDonald's has made a lot of money off selling low-quality food. Chiropractors make money off pseudoscience. What is the point you're trying to make? Crank? Highly emotional and lacking logic. Am I threatening your income?

Hello,

I'm looking to enroll at UMPI to obtain my degree once I get my 90 credits. I've been reading the forum and started taken some classes based on the information provided here and the links posted.  I'm planning on taking the minor credits (21) at UMPI and need help selecting additional classes. 

https://mainestreetcs.maine.edu/psp/CSPR..._GUEST.GBL?
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...quivalents
https://catalog.umpi.edu/preview_program...turnto=621
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap

Your Location: California
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: Liberal Studies with Early Childhood Education Minor
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ACE - 45 Credits and 12 credits from community college
Any certifications or military experience?: N\A
Budget: $10000
Commitments:
Dedicated time to study:
Timeline: Hope to graduate summer of 2027
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: reimbursement 


Sophia Classes:

English Composition II - 3
Human Biology - 3 
Environmental Science - 3
English Composition I - 3
Introduction to Nutrition - 3
Introduction to Sociology - 3
Art History I - 3
Lifespan Development -3
U.S History I - 3 
College Algebra - 3
Microeconomics - 3 
 
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Philosophy 102 - Ethics in America - 3
Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology -3 
Education 101: Foundations of Education - 3
Humanities 201: Critical Thinking and Analysis - 3

Riverside City College
EAR 20 - Child Growth and Development - 3 
EAR 24 - Introduction to Curriculum - 3
EAR 28 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children - 3
EAR 42 - Child, Family, and Community - 3


If you guys can recommend any other classes I really appreciate it, thanks in advance

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