Providers
for Distance Learning
Distance Learning Providers
University of New England (AUS)
Programs Offered: Arts, Science, Education, Law, Accounting, and more
Bachelor’s Cost: ~USD $20k/year (≈ AUD $30k/year) for international undergrads (e.g. ~AUD $93k total for a 3-year degree). Domestic students pay lower subsidized fees.
Master’s Cost: ~USD $23k/year (≈ AUD $34k/year) for coursework master’s (e.g. ~AUD $35k for a 1-year or ~$70k for a 2-year program). Research degrees may vary.
Other Info: Offers a wide range of flexible online courses with 24/7 tutor support. Suitable for students balancing study, work, and family commitments.
Athabasca University (CAN)
Programs Offered: Arts, Business, Education, Health, Science, and more
Bachelor’s Cost: Domestic: ~CAD $36k (≈ USD $27k) total for a 120-credit bachelor’s (Alberta resident).
International: ~CAD $68k (≈ USD $50k) for 120-credit undergrad (e.g. ~$17k per year for 4 years). (3-year programs cost less: ~CAD $51k int’l for 90 credits).
Master’s Cost: Varies by program: e.g. MBA ~CAD $46k (USD ~$34k) total, MA (Interdisciplinary Studies) ~CAD $22k (USD ~$16k) for domestic students (international students higher). Typical range ~CAD $20–45k for full master’s programs depending on length and residency.
Other Info: Canada’s Open University offering fully online degrees and flexible study options. Wide program selection and global access.
EAN University (COL)
Programs Offered: Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, International Business, and more
Bachelor’s Cost: ~COP 10.9 million/year for virtual undergrad (≈ USD $2.4k/year). A typical 8-semester bachelor’s totals ~COP 43.8 million (≈ USD $9.6k). On-campus tuition is higher (e.g. ~COP 10.26m per semester for presencial, vs 5.47m for virtual).
Master’s Cost: ~USD $2,200/year for master’s programs (per Free-Apply data). Most master’s are 2 years, ~USD $4,400 total for international students. Local currency tuition for a full MSc can range around COL$20–30 million (USD ~$5k–$7k).
Other Info: Fully online programs with high accreditation. Offers virtual specializations and supports remote study throughout Latin America.
FernUniversität in Hagen (GER)
Programs Offered: Cultural & Social Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Psychology, Business, Law
Bachelor’s Cost: ~€2,000–€2,700 total for a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS). This equals roughly USD $2,200–$3,000 for the entire program. (Costs ~€300–€400 per semester for a full 30 ECTS load, i.e. ~€780/year).
Master’s Cost: ~€700–€1,800 total for a Master’s degree (60–120 ECTS). For example, a 120-ECTS MSc ~€1,500 (≈ USD $1,650) total; a 60-ECTS MA €700 (≈ $770). Extremely low per semester (€390 for 30 ECTS).
Other Info: Public distance-learning university with low fees. Remote study from abroad is possible. Courses are in German.
Open Universiteit (NLD)
Programs Offered: Psychology, Education, Law, IT, Management, Humanities
Bachelor’s Cost: Approx. €14k (statutory) – €23k (institutional) total for a 180-ECTS Bachelor’s. EU students eligible for statutory tuition pay €77 per credit (€13,860 for 180 ECTS), whereas second-degree or non-EU students pay €127/ECTS (€22,860 for 180 ECTS). (USD ~$15k – $25k total).
Master’s Cost: Master’s (60 ECTS): ~€4,620 (EU statutory) up to ~€7,620 (non-EU/second degree) total. 120-ECTS master’s ~€9,240–€15,240 in total. (This is ~$5k–$16k USD depending on program length and fee category).
Other Info: Accredited online degrees. Most programs in Dutch; limited English options.
HSE University (RUS)
Programs Offered: Data Science, Business, International Relations, Finance
Bachelor’s Cost: Approximately ₽225,000 to ₽900,000 per year, depending on the program and whether it is taught in Russian or English. Many four-year BA/BSc programs fall in the mid-range of around ₽650,000 per year.
Master’s Cost: Typically ranges from ₽390,000 to ₽650,000 per year for most two-year Master’s programs. For example, an online MSc in Data Analytics costs ₽400,000 per year. Most full Master’s programs cost around ₽800,000 in total. Specialized programs (especially those taught in English) may go up to ₽800,000 per year.
Other Info: Offers fully online English-language programs. Available globally.
Unicaf University (Multiple African Countries)
Programs Offered: Business Administration, Education, Computer Science, Law, Public Health, and more.
Bachelor’s Cost: ~$4,000 total for a bachelor’s degree (with Unicaf Scholarship). Unicaf often advertises full undergrad programs for around $4k (e.g. “$4,000 for all bachelor’s” promotion) – equivalent to roughly $1k per year for a 4-year BA/BSc. (Full price before scholarship may be higher, but most students receive substantial discounts.)
Master’s Cost: ~$2,500 total for a master’s degree (e.g. MBA) under scholarship. For example, an MBA or a PGCE has been advertised at $2,500 total tuition with monthly installments (~$100/month). Without scholarships, list prices are higher, but Unicaf’s model heavily subsidizes fees for African students.
Other Info: Unicaf University offers internationally recognized degrees through online and blended learning. It provides flexible study options suitable for working professionals and has campuses in multiple African countries.
Asia e University (MYS)
Programs Offered: Business, ICT, Education, Arts
Bachelor’s Cost: ~MYR 33,000 total for a 3-year bachelor’s (≈ USD $7,200 total, or ~$2,400/year). A 4-year B.Ed. was listed at MYR 44,000 (similar per year rate). These are standard tuition rates for domestic/international; financial aid may further reduce costs for Malaysians.
Master’s Cost: ~MYR 28,000 total for a 2-year master’s (≈ USD $6,100 total, or ~$3k/year). For example, MBA, M.Ed., and IT MSc programs fall in this range per the university’s fee table.
Other Info: Flexible blended and online formats. Open to international students
Arizona State University Online (USA)
Programs Offered: STEM, Arts, Business, Social Sciences, Health
Bachelor’s Cost: ~$21,000 per year for a full-time online bachelor’s (30 credits/year). ASU Online charges about $580 per credit tuition + fees (~$136/credit), totaling roughly $716/credit (e.g. 6 credits ≈ $4,376). A 120-credit BA/BS is about $84k in tuition if no financial aid. (No in-state discount for online – same rate for all).
Master’s Cost: ~$10,000–$12,000 per year for graduate programs. Many online master’s are ~30 credit hours at similar per-credit rates (some grad programs have slightly different fees). Example: a student reported 10 graduate credits cost ~$10k, implying ~$1,000/credit-hour including fees. A typical 30-credit master’s would be ~$30k total.
Other Info: Fully online degrees from a major U.S. university. Internatioal enrollment accepted.
Distance Learning Schools
SGD – Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt (GER)
Programs Offered: Vocational training, professional certifications (e.g. IHK), high school diplomas, business, IT, languages, health
Cost: Average course cost: ~€3,228 total (≈ USD $3,500) for an entire course, with an average monthly payment of ~€227 over the course duration.
Price ranges: Short language courses start ~€480; many career certificates are €1,200–€3,000 (e.g. Coaching/Psychology courses from €1,125+, Business courses from €1,194+). Longer programs (e.g. Abitur high school diploma via distance) cost from ~€2,475 up to ~€5,000 depending on length.
Other Info: One of Germany’s largest distance learning schools. Offers state-recognized qualifications. Courses are in German and can be studied from abroad.
International Career Institute (Asia)
Programs Offered: Vocational training in fields such as Business, Design, Health, and Law.
Cost: Typical diploma cost: a few thousand USD or less. For example, ICI’s tuition is reported as ~$2,700 per year for full-time study, but most career courses are shorter than a year. Many programs cost roughly $1,000–$3,000 total. (E.g. an ICI course in the UK was ~£1,200 (≈$1,500) for a student.).
Other Info: Offers flexible online courses with comprehensive support, making learning affordable and accessible.
RUDN University (RUS)
Programs Offered: Over 1,500 programs in various specializations, including professional retraining and further training. Also Masters and Bachelor Degrees.
Cost: Medicine (MBBS) costs about ₽712,500 RUB/year (≈ USD $7,900/year) for international students – so a 6-year medical degree ~ $47k. Language preparatory courses are offered (~$1,800 for a year of Russian prep).
RUDN also offers short courses and summer school modules (fees vary).~$4,100–$7,550 per year for most non-medical bachelor’s programs.
Many 2-year MSc programs range from ~$4k to $8k per year depending on discipline.
Other Info: Offers programs utilizing online and distance learning technologies; international collaborations with programs in multiple languages.
EAN University (COL)
Programs Offered: Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, International Business, and more.
Cost: Especializaciones (Postgrad certificates): ~USD $2,000–$3,000 total (usually 1 year).
Note: EAN’s tuition for virtual programs is significantly lower, reflecting local economy – e.g. ~$1,060 per semester for a virtual undergrad.
Other Info: Offers fully online programs primarily in Spanish, with high accreditation for its virtual specializations.
Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning (CAN)
Programs Offered: Certificates, diplomas, and degrees in areas such as Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Technology.
Cost: Certificates & Diplomas via OL: Tuition is charged per course. E.g., a 60-credit diploma for an international student ~CAD $29k (≈$21k USD).
Administrative fees: ~$107 CAD per course registration and ~$7 per credit tech fee apply to all (adding roughly $80 CAD per credit for a 3-credit course for everyone).
Adult Basic Education courses are tuition-free for BC residents (non-residents ~$248/credit).
Other Info: Offers flexible online and distance learning options accessible anytime, anywhere.
TAFE Queensland (AUS)
Programs Offered: Vocational education and training across various industries, including Business, Health, IT, and Trades.
Cost: For international students, tuition ranges widely by course length and field. E.g. Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques: AUD $15,400 (1 year); Cert IV in Cyber Security: AUD $18,000 (1 year); shorter Cert IVs ~AUD $6k–$9k (6-month programs). Diplomas (AQF Level 5): Typically AUD $11,000–$22,000 for a 1-year diploma for international students. For example, Diploma of IT ~AUD $19,000; Diploma of Graphic Design AUD $22,000; most creative/media diplomas ~AUD $21,000.
Domestic Australian students pay much less: often only a few hundred to a few thousand AUD per course (with government subsidies), or even fully subsidized in priority fields.
Other Info: Provides flexible online learning options with access to the same payment methods as on-campus students.
Penn Foster (USA)
Programs Offered: High school diploma, career diplomas, college certificates, vocational training
Costs: High School Diploma: ~$1,500 total for the full program (per student reports). Payment plans as low as ~$55/month. Career Diplomas/Certificates: Typically $500–$1,000 total.
For example, the Paralegal Career Diploma is $749 if paid in full (or ~$989 on a monthly plan) for a 4-month program. Many certificates have monthly payment options starting around $49/month – e.g. a bookkeeping or pharmacy tech course might cost ~$700-$900 in total.
Other Info: Accredited U.S.-based distance school. Fully online. Offers flexible, self-paced learning. International students welcome.
Coursera & edX (Various)
Programs Offered: Professional certificates, career courses, industry credentials (e.g. Google, Meta, IBM, edX MicroMasters)
Costs: Free to audit; certificates typically $50–$300 per course on edX or Coursera. Coursera Specialization/Professional Certificate: ~$39–$79 per month subscription (e.g. ~$49/mo, most finish in 3–6 months).
Coursera Plus: $399/year for unlimited courses. edX MicroMasters: usually $1,000–$1,500 for the full program of 4–6 courses.
Coursera MasterTrack (mini-grad cert): often ~$2,000–$5,000. Both platforms also offer Guided Projects or short courses (Coursera ~$10 each).
Other Info: Not classic “Distance School“, but ideal for flexible, global upskilling and recognized certificates.
UNISA Short Courses (South Africa)
Programs Offered: Professional development and skills training (e.g. project management, HR, IT, public admin)
Costs: Short Course in Writing a Business Plan: R1,900; Short Course in SMME Management: R1,860; Course in International Business Management: R2,250 per module, totaling R4,500; Programme in Advanced Strategic Management: R25,000; Programme in Advanced Project Management: R40,000.
Other Info: Offered by University of South Africa. Designed for working adults and open to international applicants.
