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Simply Explained: How to Open a University in the U.S.
Short whiteboard explainers that break down how to open a college, university, or vocational school in the U.S. — startup costs, state licensing, accreditation, and more, in plain English. Hosted by Dr. Sandra Norderhaug (MD, MBA, PhD)
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Buying a University
What To Know When Buying A Ready-To-Run University
What to know before buying a ready-to-run university — due diligence, accreditation potential, legal considerations, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Buying a University
What’s A Ready-To-Run University?
What is a ready-to-run university? How pre-licensed, non-accredited universities work and the benefits they offer to investors and founders.
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Accreditation
What is accreditation, and what are the different types of accreditation?
What is accreditation and what are the different types? Regional, national, and programmatic accreditation explained for new universities and colleges.
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Religious Exemption
Foreign Investors
What Is Exemption From State Supervision?
What is exemption from state supervision? How certain universities qualify for licensing exemptions and what the requirements are in each state.
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Vocational School
Vocational School in Texas
Why Texas is one of the best states to open a vocational school — THECB requirements, licensing process, and workforce demand for trade programs.
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Religious Exemption
Religious Exempt Universities
How to start a religious-exempt university in the U.S. — which states allow it, filing requirements, and what founders need to know.
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Foreign Investors
Opening a university
Opening a university in the US as a foreigner
How non-U.S. residents can open a university in the United States — entity formation, banking, licensing, and compliance for foreign investors.
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Foreign Investors
Opening a university
The fastest and easiest way to setup a university in the USA
The fastest and easiest way to set up a university in the U.S. — which states offer fast-track licensing and what ready-to-run options exist.
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Opening a university
California the Golden state for opening a university
Why California is the golden state for opening a university — BPPE licensing, non-accredited operation, and advantages for international founders.
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Cost of opening a university
Opening a university
How to open a university with the lowest costs
How to open a university with the lowest startup costs — budget strategies, lean operations, and state choices that minimize expenses for founders.
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Opening a university
Foreign Investors
How to open university in the USA
How to open a university in the USA — key decisions, state authorization steps, accreditation planning, and what every founder needs to know.
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