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Distance learning is clearly a cost-effective form of education for working professionals who already have significant professional experience but cannot spend time attending classrooms or courses. The growth and importance of the Internet has developed and simplified the concept of distance learning, making independent study training accessible to more and more people. Companies, businesses, NGOs, multinationals and employers in general are aware that attending a university on campus is not possible for busy professionals and managers. However, they recognise the business benefits that a career-related degree programme can bring to their employees.

Yes. All programmes at Terra Nova University are conducted at a distance. No classroom attendance is required. After enrolment, the secretariat sends students all necessary information, including information on accessing the online library and the academic edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. In the case of a PhD programme, the candidate will also have the assistance and supervision of a coordinator throughout the dissertation period.

Terra Nova University programmes are implemented for adults and career professionals. In contrast, traditional universities attract young people between the ages of 18 and 21, whose life goals and ambitions have yet to be established, so they need to take traditional courses by choosing paths that suit their future. While TNU students are interested in a challenging and rewarding educational experience that confirms the skills acquired through years of professional commitment. For this reason, they are often more motivated than students at traditional universities.

No. No reference to the words ‘informal’, ‘non-traditional’, ‘distance learning’, ‘online’ or similar expressions will appear on your degree diploma, your academic transcript or any other academic document. The degree diploma has the exact same standard used by all international colleges and universities.

The duration of the study programme varies depending on the individual student's commitment and available time. For PhD, DBA and DPS by Research programmes, each candidate has 18 months, plus a further six months if explicitly requested and motivated. This does not mean that the programme necessarily has to last 18 months. Since it is linked to research and the realisation of the thesis, each student can graduate as soon as he or she has completed his or her research and obtained approval for the thesis.

Just like Terra Nova University, each university can set its own criteria for accepting credits transferred from other institutions. However, if transferring credits to another institution is the main focus of your studies or otherwise a priority of yours, make sure that the school you want to transfer to accept your credits before enrolling at TNU. Universities and colleges assess transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Some are open to accepting credits from non-formal institutions such as Terra Nova University, others are more restrictive.

Yes. All courses will be considered. We would like to remind you that TNU's mission is to offer adult students study programmes geared towards skills certification. Studies that offer candidates with demonstrable prior academic and professional experience the possibility of obtaining a doctorate, be it a PhD, a DBA or a DPS. Thus, programmes at other schools contribute to the assessment of the candidate as a whole for access to the chosen programme.

As a rule, as soon as a student requests information, the secretariat sends out an information kit which, in addition to all the information and brochures, also contains the application for enrolment. You can also download the application from the page on our website relating to your chosen study programme. The application must be accompanied by the required documents: normally a valid passport (or other identity document), a passport photo and an up-to-date CV.

As each individual programme is customised, its duration depends on the student's commitment and time availability. As a rule, each programme is completed over a period of one to two years.

Terra Nova University is a low-cost institution. The costs of study programmes range from a minimum of EUR 2,250 for a Doctor of Professional Studies (DPD) to a maximum of EUR 3,250 for a DBA. It is possible to pay in up to 12 consecutive monthly instalments. While, as a rule, a 10% discount is granted for lump sum payments. The cost includes everything up to and including the shipment of the certificates by international courier service.

No. Terra Nova University has made the choice to be low cost. Our Tuition Fees are among the lowest in the world. For this reason, they cannot be reduced any further and no scholarships can be granted.

APEL is a model of education, usually for adult learners, which takes into account each individual student's prior studies and experience. APEL and prior learning assessment are based on a proven process and set of mechanisms that transform experience into finalised academic credits. The main objective is to determine the correct academic standing of students for their placement in their chosen field of study. This is achieved through the recognition of the learning that students have acquired through experience, professional training, workshops, seminars or other study experiences. In essence, an APEL-based course enables a reduction in study time as the student's prior experience is evaluated as academic credits.

Adult students from all over the world can enrol in all programmes at Terra Nova University. Admission to a PhD programme: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), DBA (Doctor of Business Administration), DPS (Doctor of Professional Studies) requires a Master's degree and a positive evaluation of the CV by TNU.

The official language of Terra Nova University is English. All communication with students takes place in English. However, doctoral theses can be developed in English as well as in Spanish and Italian.

Terra Nova University is registered in Delaware (USA) but operates from Italy through the licensed companies Uniselinus Europe Networking University srl and Uniselinus Educational Group srl, which are responsible for distributing the study programmes globally. In the USA the accreditation process is voluntary, self-regulated by the institutions themselves to ensure the academic quality of educational institutions. There are no worldwide accreditation standards for Distance Learning institutions, nor does accreditation correspond to legality or recognition, but it is considered a quality standard.

Terra Nova University is accredited by the WCI (World Certification Institute): a leading global certification body that issues credentials to individuals in addition to accrediting educational institutions and organisations. The WCI accredits courses and study programmes delivered by universities, colleges, schools, professional institutes and training companies. It must be emphasised, however, that Terra Nova University is not accredited by an accreditation agency recognised by the US Secretary of Education, so the recognition of degrees is entirely discretionary.

Terra Nova University follows a year-round admissions process. The individual nature of our academic programmes allows us to start a study programme at any time during the year.