University of the People (UoPeople) is an American[3] 501(c)(3) non-profit[1] institution of higher education headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States.[4][5] Founded by Shai Reshef in 2009, The University is accredited and recognized by the United States Department of Education (U.S.DoED), Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).[6] It is also approved by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).[7]