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Nexford University is a private, online university based in Washington, D.C., United States. It was founded in 2019 and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered entirely online.^[1][2] The institution is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.^[3]

History

Nexford University was founded in 2019 by Fadl Al Tarzi and Mo Rayes as an online institution focused on practical, career-relevant education.^{[1] [4]} The university introduced a “learning-as-a-service” model, offering degree programs through a monthly tuition structure rather than a fixed upfront fee.^{[4] [5]}

In 2021, Nexford secured $10.8 million in a pre-Series A round led by Global Ventures.^[6][4] In 2022, it raised an additional $8 million in Series A funding, led by investors in education technology.^[7] Coverage in Business Insider Africa noted the institution’s rapid growth across Africa and reported on the launch of “Nexford for Business,” an initiative designed to connect employer needs with graduate upskilling and hiring.^[8]

Academics

Nexford offers degree programs including a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), along with certificates and short courses.^[2][9] Instruction is delivered entirely online, with an emphasis on competency-based learning and the integration of workplace-relevant skills, including artificial intelligence and digital literacy.^[10][11]

The university’s monthly tuition model, with fees varying by program and geography; examples cited include approximately $160 per month for an MBA and $80 per month for a bachelor’s program in Nigeria.^[4][5] Additional programs have been reported in areas such as e-commerce, business analytics, digital transformation, and product management.^[4]

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and is a member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).^{[3] [12]}

Partnerships

In 2023, it partnered with the Federation of Kenya Employers and the Africa Digital Media Institute to improve graduate recruitment and training in Kenya.^[13] In 2024, the university launched a pathway program with Constructor University in Germany to provide international students with study-to-work opportunities in Europe.^[14][15] Additional collaborations have included partnerships with Sterling Bank in Nigeria.

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