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https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Springfield%2C+Illinois

Type

Public university (part of University of Illinois system)

Undergraduate Programs

- Public Affairs
- Environmental Studies
- Business
- Computer Science
- Biology
- History

Masters Programs

- MPA
- MS in Environmental Studies
- MBA
- MS in Information Systems

PHD Programs

- UIS focuses on undergraduate and master's education; PhD programs are limited or offered via collaborations

Tuition Range

$9,000 - $23,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@uis.edu

Website

https://www.uis.edu

Location

Illinois, Springfield

ZIP Code

62703

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university

University of Massachusetts Boston

Country

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Boston%2C+Massachusetts

Type

Public research university (UMass system)

Undergraduate Programs

- Public Affairs
- Nursing
- Education
- Business
- Biological Sciences
- Psychology

Masters Programs

- MPA
- MS in Nursing
- MBA
- MA in Education

PHD Programs

- PhD offerings are limited; UMass Boston participates in system-wide doctoral programs and partnerships.

Tuition Range

$7,000 - $26,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@umb.edu

Website

https://www.umb.edu

Location

Massachusetts, Boston

ZIP Code

02125

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university

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

Country

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Puerto+Rico%2C+San+Juan

Type

Public university (U.S. territory)

Undergraduate Programs

- Biology
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Business
- Education
- Arts
- Computer Science

Masters Programs

- MS in Engineering
- MS in Education
- MBA
- MA in Social Sciences

PHD Programs

- PhD in Natural Sciences
- PhD in Social Sciences
- PhD in Education (limited offerings)

Tuition Range

$2,000 - $10,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admisiones@upr.edu

Website

https://www.uprrp.edu

Location

Puerto Rico, San Juan

ZIP Code

00931

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affordable, Bilingual, community-engagement, Cultural Studies, On-campus Housing, public, Public University, Regional Flagship, research, Spanish-language Programs

university

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Country

Type

Public (Distance education university)

Undergraduate Programs

- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Masters Programs

- Master of Commerce
- Master of Arts
- Master of Science
- Master of Education
- MPhil

PHD Programs

- PhD in Education
- PhD in Commerce
- PhD in Humanities
- PhD in Science
- PhD in Law

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R6,000 - R45,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@unisa.ac.za

Website

https://www.unisa.ac.za

Location

Gauteng, Pretoria (distance education headquarters)

ZIP Code

0003

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University of the Western Cape

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Accessible, affordable, continuing education, distance-learning, flexible, large-scale, online, postgraduate, regional-offices, undergraduate

university

Country

Type

Public (Traditional university)

Undergraduate Programs

- Faculty of Community & Health Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science & Agriculture
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences
- Faculty of Arts

Masters Programs

- MCom
- MSc
- MA
- Master of Education
- MPhil

PHD Programs

- PhD in Social Sciences
- PhD in Health Sciences
- PhD in Law
- PhD in Science
- PhD in Education

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R15,000 - R60,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@uwc.ac.za

Website

https://www.uwc.ac.za

Location

Western Cape, Bellville (Cape Town)

ZIP Code

7535

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University of the Western Cape (duplicate-check)

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affordable, cape-town, community-engagement, education, health-sciences, law, postgraduate, research, transformation, urban

university

Country

Type

Public (Traditional university)

Undergraduate Programs

Masters Programs

PHD Programs

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R15,000 - R60,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@uwc.ac.za

Website

https://www.uwc.ac.za

Location

Western Cape, Bellville (Cape Town)

ZIP Code

7535

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University of the Western Cape (final placeholder)

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affordable, cape-town, community-engagement, education, health-sciences, law, postgraduate, research, transformation, urban

university

Country

Type

Public (Traditional university)

Undergraduate Programs

Masters Programs

PHD Programs

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R15,000 - R60,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@uwc.ac.za

Website

https://www.uwc.ac.za

Location

Western Cape, Bellville (Cape Town)

ZIP Code

7535

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affordable, cape-town, community-engagement, education, health-sciences, law, postgraduate, research, transformation, urban

university

University of Toledo

Country

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Toledo%2C+Ohio

Type

Public research university

Undergraduate Programs

- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Business
- Computer Science
- Arts
- Education

Masters Programs

- MS in Engineering
- MS in Nursing
- MBA
- MS in Data Science

PHD Programs

- PhD in Engineering
- PhD in Health Sciences
- PhD in Education (limited)

Tuition Range

$10,000 - $30,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@utoledo.edu

Website

https://www.utoledo.edu

Location

Ohio, Toledo

ZIP Code

43606

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affordable, community-engagement, engineering, graduate-programs, internships, medical-partnerships, On-campus Housing, public, Regional Impact, research

university

University of Zululand

Country

https://www.unizulu.ac.za

Type

Public (Traditional university)

Undergraduate Programs

- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
- Faculty of Law

Masters Programs

- MA
- MCom
- MSc
- Master of Education
- MPhil

PHD Programs

- PhD in Education
- PhD in Commerce
- PhD in Science
- PhD in Humanities
- PhD in Law

Language of Instructions

- English - isiZulu (community contexts)

Tuition Range

R8,000 - R45,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@unizulu.ac.za

Website

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, KwaDlangezwa (eThekwini area)

ZIP Code

3886

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Vaal University of Technology

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affordable, agriculture, community-engagement, education, law, public, regional, Rural development, science, student residences

university

Country

Type

Public (University of Technology)

Undergraduate Programs

- Engineering & Technology
- Business & Management
- Applied Sciences
- Information Technology
- Vocational Diplomas

Masters Programs

- MTech
- MCom
- MSc
- MPhil

PHD Programs

- PhD in Technology
- PhD in Engineering
- PhD in Business

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R8,000 - R40,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@vut.ac.za

Website

https://www.vut.ac.za

Location

Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark (Vaal Triangle)

ZIP Code

1911

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affordable, Applied Learning, business, engineering, industry-partnerships, postgraduate, regional, residential, student-support, technology

university

Walter Sisulu University

Country

Type

Public (Comprehensive university)

Undergraduate Programs

- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Management & Commerce
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law & Humanities

Masters Programs

- MCom
- MSc
- MPhil
- Master of Education
- Master of Public Health

PHD Programs

- PhD in Health Sciences
- PhD in Engineering
- PhD in Education
- PhD in Humanities
- PhD in Law

Language of Instructions

- English

Tuition Range

R8,000 - R40,000

Scholarships Availability

Yes ✅

admissions@wsu.ac.za

Website

https://www.wsu.ac.za

Location

Eastern Cape, Mthatha / Butterworth

ZIP Code

5099

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