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We thank you for your interest in Bircham International University (BIU). There may be some skepticism about the usefulness of full distance education, but university degrees earned by distance learning are widely acceptable and in some cases preferred. In fact, adult university education is taking the direction we have already been pioneering. Once you learn about BIU, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
10 KEY QUESTIONS TO KNOW BIU
Bircham International University is a private independent institution of higher education that offers degree programs at professional, undergraduate and graduate levels through sound updated curricula and an innovative distance learning method of instruction. Our commitment is to fulfill the needs of the adult professional student. BIU is simultaneously registered in the USA (Delaware), the European Union (Spain) & the Commonwealth (Bahamas). BIU degrees can therefore be issued and legalized in any of these countries.
BIU offers degrees of Bachelor’s (B.B.A., B.S., B.A.), Master’s (M.B.A., M.S., M.A.), Doctorate (Ph.D.) and professional diplomas ( Specialist & Expert) through a full distance learning program. Degree syllabus are completed entirely by correspondence (not online). BIU will mail some textbooks and will require you to write reports as a way of evaluation. BIU accepts some credit transferred from prior learning and professional experience. The curriculum is designed to meet each student needs. BIU offers a flexible schedule with minimum interference with your professional life in over 150 disciplines: management, communications, humanities, arts, psychology, natural health, therapies, computers, sciences and engineering among many others.
Distance education is not for everyone, or for all purposes. It is meant for busy working professionals. BIU offers an alternative to higher education to adults from all countries and cultures who choose not to attend a traditional on-campus university or who cannot find a program of study that meets their specialization requirements. BIU helps you to reinforce your professional career and personal goals. Since 1992, many of our graduates have boosted their professional career. A university education is a lifetime asset.
- What is the validity of BIU degree programs?
BIU degrees are valid for many purposes but not for all. Acceptance of students or graduates is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. BIU degrees can be internationally legalized with the Hague Apostille Certificate or Consulate Legalization (for non-Hague signatory countries) for their use and validation in many countries. More information is displayed in the recognition section.
- What is the academic quality of BIU degree programs?
BIU degree programs merge the best of the two leading higher education systems of the world: Europe and the United States of America. It follows the current higher education guidelines set forth by the European Union (European Credit Transfer System [ ECTS]) as well as the USA (Generally Accepted Accrediting Practices [GAAP]). All BIU degrees are signed by a Doctor from a formal traditional university, the President and Registrar of the University. The BIU degree and transcript do not specify distance learning information. In addition to the diploma and transcript BIU issues a diploma supplement and a certificate of evaluation of all the textbooks studied and work completed (reports, project or thesis). The BIU learning system has been admitted by the European Union as a reference stand point for adult education. This achievement constitutes and clear indicator of the quality and efficiency of the BIU educational system. Still, this approval of our distance learning proposal does not affect the recognition status of BIU degrees.
- What is the study system at BIU?
You study from home or anywhere you wish. You do not need to attend any examination center. Once BIU determines the courses that you have to study, you will get the corresponding textbooks by post. You have to read those texts and write some reports according to the instructions provided. The number of textbooks and reports assigned is different for each student and curriculum. These requirements are set during the admission process. BIU offers a tutoring and guidance system that is explained in the BIU Study Guide. You may see the list of all academics and instructors at the BIU Human Network.
You may enroll at BIU from anywhere in the world and at any time of the year.
The first step is to submit by post or email attachment the Application for Admission filled out along with the documents about your previous education and experience. Once received BIU will review it and will issue a certificate of admission (one or two weeks) that shows the transferred credits and the courses and credits that you are required to earn at BIU to get your degree. This certificate also shows the final cost of your program. The admission process has a cost of 200 €uros or 250 US$. If the admission is denied this fee will be refunded.
- What is the cost of the program?
The final cost depends on the amount of credits transferred (20 Euros o 25 US$ per credit) and credits required to be earned at BIU (70 or 130 Euros per credit). BIU can not provide the final budget of your degree program without processing the application for admission. The tuition fee includes all: program of study, textbooks, student ID card, study guide, tutorials, assessment, diploma and transcript.
- Courses: 3 credits. 210 Euros + Textbook fee ranging from 30 to 70 Euros.
- Specialist: 15 credits. 1.050 Euros (1,350US$)
- Expert: 21 credits. 1.470 Euros (1,890US$)
- Higher Diploma: 90 credits. Maximum cost of 4.800 Euros (6,150US$)
- Bachelor's: 130 credits. Maximum cost of 7.100 Euros (9,100 US$)
- Master's: 35-50 postgraduate credits. Maximum cost of 6.500 Euros (8,500 US$)
- Ph.D.: 45-70 doctorate credits. Maximum cost of 9.100 Euros (11,900US$)
Payment plans are available upon request up to 24 monthly installments.
- Are BIU degrees officially recognized by a Ministry of Education?
No, BIU is a provider of non-formal or non-traditional education. Non-formal education programs do not follow the contents and requirements established by a Ministry of Education, thus BIU non-formal education programs cannot lead to degrees officially recognized by a Ministry of Education. BIU non-formal education does not require further authorization from a Ministry of Education. BIU activity is approved under section 932.2 ( Ministry of Economy of Spain) and monitored by the Spain Ministry of Consumer Affairs (Decreto 84/2004 de 13 de Mayo (Enseñanza General)).
- What about the accreditation?
The process of accreditation is non-governmental and represent a voluntary and self-regulation process to ensure the academic quality of educational institutions. There are no worldwide accreditation standards. Accreditation is not equivalent to legality or recognition, it is a non-governmental and voluntary quality standard. BIU is accredited, recognized or member of several international bodies and meets the quality standards of such organizations in different countries. None of these international bodies are recognized by CHEA USA (Council of Higher Education Accreditation). CHEA is the most relevant accreditation standards reference for the USA. |
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