1. Who is eligible to apply for admission at Vedian College?

Anyone can apply to Vedian College. In the case of minors, if there are any, we would need consent from their parents or guardians.

2. Is it possible to enroll in Vedian College alongside full-time employment or academic commitments?

Yes, the college provides a flexible program requiring a minimum of 15 hours weekly. Balancing work and studies is feasible, but more dedicated study time will lead to faster progress.

3. Where is Vedian College located?

Vedian College is an online institution offering accredited master’s and PhD programs, accessible worldwide. Physical location does not limit access, although it’s important to note that in some countries, the term “university” is reserved for institutions meeting specific additional criteria. Administratively, the college is based in the US.

4. What language is used for instruction and communication at Vedian College?

Instruction and communication at Vedian College are primarily in English. However, materials can be provided in other languages upon request.

5. What programs and courses does Vedian College offer?

A Master’s Program in Data Science and a PhD Program in Data Science and in Economics.

1. What are the requirements for enrolling in Vedian College programs?

We accept students with bachelor’s degrees in any field. Select top students can also concurrently enroll in our program, while they are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

2. Are there any deadlines for application submissions?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Our first cohort will begin classes in January 2025.

3. What are the tuition fees for the different programs at Vedian College?

The base tuition for our programs is USD 9,000. We offer partial or full scholarships and encourage students to apply for financial aid to help cover costs.

4. What options are available for financing my education? How does one apply for a Master’s degree scholarship at Vedian College?

Applicants interested in a scholarship should indicate this on their program application form. No separate interview or application is required for scholarship consideration. Scholarships can cover up to USD 9,000 of the total tuition for the master’s program. After all interviews are concluded, scholarship recipients are selected and notified via email.

1. Can you explain the relationship between Vedian College and Woolf?

Vedian College is a member college of Woolf, a global collegiate higher education institution modeled after universities such as the University of Oxford and the University of California. As part of Woolf, Vedian College benefits from a robust framework of support, which includes adherence to regulatory and quality standards. This support extends from program compliance to degree issuance, ensuring that Vedian College maintains high standards of quality assurance.

2. Where are Woolf Degrees accepted?

The degrees are widely recognized for both academic advancement and work visa applications across numerous countries. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Lisbon Convention countries or EHEA countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• One or more universities, academic bodies, or other government agencies (such as immigration) in the country recognize Woolf: India, Peru, Colombia, Panama, the United Arab Emirates.
• Official ECA for credit recognition for country has been completed: Canada, United States of America, South Africa, New Zealand, Nigeria, Italy, France, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia.

For countries not specifically listed, students can often seek diploma recognition from the appropriate local authorities, facilitating global opportunities for graduates.

3. What regulatory frameworks is Vedian College’s master’s degree compliant with?

Vedian College’s master’s degrees are accredited by the government of Malta, an EU member state, through the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority. This ensures that the degrees are equivalent to those from other European universities and meet EU standards. This accreditation facilitates global recognition of the degrees, with specific equivalencies for purposes such as immigration in countries including Canada and the United States.

4. What is the Bologna Process and the Lisbon Recognition Convention?

The Bologna Process is a series of ministerial meetings and agreements between European countries. Its primary aim is to ensure comparability in the standards and quality of higher-education qualifications, creating the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) under the Lisbon Recognition Convention. It is named after the University of Bologna where the declaration was signed by education ministers in 1999.  This initiative focuses on standardizing degree programs, enhancing quality assurance, and increasing the transparency of systems across Europe to facilitate student mobility and employability.

The Lisbon Recognition Convention is an important instrument of the Bologna Process, dedicated to making academic degree standards and quality assurance more comparable and compatible throughout Europe. This convention aids in the recognition of qualifications across borders, further supporting the goal of creating a cohesive European higher education area.

5. What are ECTS credits?

The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) facilitates credit transfer and recognition across the European Higher Education Area, ensuring harmonized standards and global recognition of credits.