What makes us different? 

We're learner-centric, future-focused, and mission-driven.

Students like you need relevant skills to succeed in the working world. Employers need a workforce that can excel when facing modern challenges. We built a school that does both without costing you a fortune.

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Nexford University's institutional goals are to empower learners with:

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Comprehensive knowledge and skills

to prepare you for success in the workplace and advance your career, regardless of your geographic location.

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A Competency-based educational model

encompassing both general education and specialized professional or technical disciplines, to equip them with the competencies demanded by today’s job market.
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Essential skills

in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, establishing a foundation for continuous personal and professional growth.
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A global network

that supports your success, utilizing innovative, collaborative technology to foster connections and learning.
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A flexible and supportive learning experience

that enhances opportunities for achievement through affordability, personalized support, and adaptability.

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Ongoing education and credentials

are continually updated to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce, ensuring lifelong learning and professional development.
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Introducing a truly dynamic experience informed by research

We spoke to thousands of students, surveyed millions of job vacancies, and surveyed leaders around the world to develop a model that meets the needs of today's world and challenges the idea that education can't work for everyone.
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Tuition that works for working adults

Our pay-as-you-go model was designed to fit your monthly budget without forcing you into loans. We even include a tuition cap to help control your costs.
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Programs built for people who want to be in-demand

Our coursework includes projects and practices that come from the real workplace - not classroom theory - so you'll earn practical skills starting in your first class.
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Truly people-focused flexibility and resources

Everything is online, including 24/7 access to resources. Start dates are monthly and our course pacing adapts to you - not just a calendar.

Our thousands of alumni and their success stories demonstrate the reality of the Nexford experience

81%

of alumni reported an increase in salary over the last 18 months

98%

of alumni reported they would recommend studying at Nexford

80%

of alumni reported that they received a promotion within 18 months

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Our story: Where it all began

2017

Two entrepreneurs had a vision to change higher education. In thinking about how to bridge the gap between employer and learner needs, they spent months speaking with learners from all walks of life.

From high-school students in the Philippines and Nigeria to Uber drivers in the US balancing gig jobs with college studies.

2018

Entrepreneurial duo Fadl Al Tarzi and Mohamed Rayes invested in their idea and hired some of the world's leading consultancy firms such as IPSOS, Huron and Cooley to create a plan.

Investors bought into the Nexford vision, and so did an experienced, global team of full-time faculty and experts including employees from Ivy League schools. Having experienced the status quo, they were driven by a desire for change.

2019

Together, the team built Nexford University from scratch. The university's curriculum design begins with an understanding of the desired competencies as defined by the employers, industry data, faculty, and advisory boards.

Nexford’s approach is called “backward design.” By using backward design, Nexford creates learning outcomes that explicitly align the curriculum with the skillsets needed to meet growing demand. In other words, people have the best chance of success

Backed by innovators in higher education