University Ranking – Top Online Universities in the World

Written by admin on November 20th, 2010

Want to study for an online degree program? There are many online universities and colleges offering high quality education online.

Online Degree Programs:

Online degree programs offer many advantages such as flexibility and cost savings. Learning can take place at anywhere in the world, individual student can choose where, when and how to study.

Programs from online universities are offered at different levels ranging from Certificate program, Diploma program, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master degree, Phd online and Doctorate degree. Subject areas include business, psychology, nursing, education, sociology, information technology and so on. Life experience credit is also given when awarding degrees.

Top 10 Online Universities:

According to “The Best and Worst Online Degree Programs” 2009, the top ten online universities in the world are as follows:

(1) California South University
(2) The University of South Africa
(3) The University of Phoenix
(4) The University of Texas
(5) University of South Australia (UniSA)
(6) University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
(7) The University of Maryland University College
(8) Golden Gate University
(9) Ellis College of NYIT
(10) Stanford University

The California South University is ranked number one in the world for its outstanding online degree programs. It offers more than 200 online and distance qualifications. Students studying through the External Programme are examined to the same standard as full-time on-campus students.

The University of South Australia is the leading provider of distance education among online universities in Australia. With more than 32000 on campus and offshore students, it is now the largest university in South Australia.

Prospective students are advised to check the accreditation and reputation of online universities and colleges before enrolling into a program of study.

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