Ubiquity University combines state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge curriculum, and a global network of partners to provide innovative higher learning opportunities at affordable prices on a global scale.

What Airbnb did for hospitality, Ubiquity is doing for education. On the surface, that means using technology to provide a more convenient, affordable alternative to an expensive and outmoded status quo. On a deeper level, it means completely dismantling the system and rebuilding it from the ground up in a way that makes sense for the Digital Age.

The world has changed. It’s time that education changed with it. And Ubiquity University is leading the way.

Underlying Ubiquity University is a simple, yet revolutionary question:
What if education was different?

For decades, we have been told that a college education is the way to a better life. But in a post-industrial, digital world, the cracks in the model are beginning to show.

Costs of higher education are skyrocketing, putting millions of college graduates behind before they even get out of the gate, and making college inaccessible altogether to millions more. Meanwhile, a college degree is losing its currency as the job market is flooded with identical credentials. And more and more, the very education that a college degree provides is proving inadequate in the face of an ever-changing and evolving workplace.

The problem is simple, but it’s profound: traditional education methods are not keeping pace with the rate of technological innovation and societal change in our world. Today’s students need options that combine passion with productivity, accessibility with affordability, and self-evaluation with self-determination. They need options that prepare them to meet the challenges of a hyper-complex world head-on.

Education built technology. Technology changed the world. Now it’s time for technology to change education.

And Ubiquity University is leading the charge.

The mission of Ubiquity University is simple: rethink education in a way that makes sense for 21st century workplaces, 21st century challenges -- and 21st century lives.

What makes Ubiquity different?
Our commitment to whole brain, whole system learning that empowers our students to become high-impact global citizens.

Ubiquity University is:

Accredited
Ubiquity University is an accredited institute of higher learning, helping to ensure that the education our students receive is of the highest quality.

Affordable
A BA from Ubiquity University will cost approximately $12,000 -- a fraction of the cost of traditional universities in the US. Low cost, no debt, making Ubiquity globally affordable.

Accessible
Each year, there are 100 million students worldwide qualified to go on to higher education who cannot do so due to cost or lack of infrastructure. Wherever you are -- in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, or Latin America -- Ubiquity is committed to serving you with a world class affordable education.

The Ubiquity approach to education is made up of three components: content, platform, and partnerships.

Content  
Collaborative creativity, not simply knowledge, is the key to the jobs and challenges of the future. At Ubiquity, students gain both the core competencies they need as well as the collaborative creativity and entrepreneurial leadership the future demands.

The Ubiquity University approach to education is about competency, not credit hours. That means instead of evaluating students based on how many hours they spend in a classroom, we evaluate them based on what they can do by the time they leave it.

Ubiquity takes a holistic approach to education that prioritizes personal development and social consciousness alongside traditional academic areas.

Platform
Equally as important as the content students receive is how that content reaches them. That’s where the Ubiquity University technology platform comes in. We’ve designed a technology platform that guides students seamlessly through the education process, from the moment that they decide they’re ready to learn, to the moment they’re ready to take what they’ve learned into the world and put in practice.

Partnerships  
There are a lot of smart people out there, and at Ubiquity, we want to make it as easy as possible for educators and thought leaders of all stripes to share their knowledge and help shape the next generation of leaders. That’s why Ubiquity is building a global network of education partners, who will share their content and build their community right on the Ubiquity University platform.

It’s still early days, but we’ve made incredible progress toward our goal of transforming education for the Digital Age.

Our social learning platform has been developed and alpha and beta tested, and is currently being upgraded.

More than 45 potential partners have expressed interest in using our platform to host their community and content. 7 of these partners have already committed to full agreements, pilot projects, or signed LOIs.

We have 5 distribution partners internationally reaching more than 700 schools in 70 countries.  

Momentum is building. For more information about the future of Ubiquity University and how you can be involved, request access to the Business Plan tab of this profile and let’s talk!

We’re a group of technologists, educators and global citizens, passionate about rebuilding higher education in a way that makes sense for the 21st century.

Jim Garrison has over 30 years of international executive experience,working with partners worldwide. Together with Mikhail Gorbachev, he founded and ran State of the World Forum, an international organization dedicated to building a global network of leaders and change agents who come together for both discussion and action.

Jim Hickman has 40 years of experience developing economic, professional and cultural relations between the United States and the countries within the former Soviet bloc. As COO and Chairman of the Board, he oversees all legal and official relationships at Ubiquity.

Griffin de Luce has been an integral part of Silicon Valley for more than 30 years, leading technology teams for successful startups and consulting for multinational corporations, governments and academia. He built the first Apple Store in virtual reality for Steve Jobs. As CTO of Ubiquity, he oversees and directs all technology development for the university.

Peter Merry has more than 20 years of experience leading startups and social innovation. He is a recognized leadership expert and interactive learning designer. As CINO of Ubiquity, he oversees and directs all curriculum design and technology platform development, together with the CTO.

Rick Buckley has 30 years of marketing and educational production experience. As CMO of Ubiquity, he oversees and directs all marketing and promotional activities for the company.

Decades of experience in international relations and academic research.

Worked for decades in numerous academic institutions as director of international student relations.

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