Woolf University

[Tomas]

Woolf MBA is for $2600 only, via Upgrad/UGNXT. Two or three other colleges also look like the price might be under $10000.

[Eleanor]

see https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...stitutions

It is legit, but state accreditation institute on Malta "suffers from some problems" eg. https://theshiftnews.com/2024/11/28/high...embership/ and for some purposes such degree is not usable even if EU accredited, for example its use in Germany might be limited. (German ANABIN only recognizes degrees from Maltese universities, not from Maltese higher education institutes).

I was thinking about it too though I am far from decision time, the trouble is name of those institutes, I understand they want sound like the next big thing (and also overcome the problem that they can't use university in the name) - Neovarsity, Neoversity, Innovarsity, but I don't share the excitement and it sounds more lika scammy name, or gomycode - sounds like a good name for kindergarden uni at best, like a name of a random coding bootcamp. Might play a role for some degree use cases...

Also, there is no Woolf University. There is only Woolf. Woolf is something like institute of higher education, they cannot describe themselves as university.  Their accreditation is currrentlly only valid until March 2025 - one more month.

Finally, there is no EU accreditation. If degree is accredited in EU country, by state accreditation agency, it is usually granted that it is recognized everywhere in EU. Except edge cases like above...and other exceptions...

So it's kinda useful but kinda a scam depending on how/why you want it

Woolf MBA is for $2600 only, via Upgrad/UGNXT. Two or three other colleges also look like the price might be under $10000.

Is the Upgrad version of the Woolf MBA accredited (is it covered by the MFHEA)? to me this seems to be a "titulo propio" likish type of arrangement. but not sure...

[Tomas]

UGNXT is a college of Woolf and Woolf MBA programs are listed in MFHEA: https://qualifications.mfhea.gov.mt/#/qu...earch=true

[bjcheung77]

That's correct, Woolf really isn't an institution or school itself, they partner with institutions globally to provide education at an affordable rate. In any case, I would review the details and info within the post #2 link to a previous thread. They may have added partnership institutions, you should also investigate the partnership institutions for proper accreditation in the country. Other than that, if they're accredited, they are fine, these shouldn't be thought of as a scam just because of a few iffy points.

[artem]

This is great information!

If I may, what made you choose to study the MBA at Woolf? I see many UK/US instituions offering MBAs at half the price..

I completed the web development bootcamp so that I will receive credits for already completed courses. And master costs only 3500 with a referral discount code.

[lincolnlawyer]

That's correct, Woolf really isn't an institution or school itself, they partner with institutions globally to provide education at an affordable rate.  In any case, I would review the details and info within the post #2 link to a previous thread.  They may have added partnership institutions, you should also investigate the partnership institutions for proper accreditation in the country.  Other than that, if they're accredited, they are fine, these shouldn't be thought of as a scam just because of a few iffy points.

I might be missing something here - if Woolf itself is the degree granting institution, why would the accreditation status of their partnership institution matter?

[Eleanor]

That's correct, Woolf really isn't an institution or school itself, they partner with institutions globally to provide education at an affordable rate.  In any case, I would review the details and info within the post #2 link to a previous thread.  They may have added partnership institutions, you should also investigate the partnership institutions for proper accreditation in the country.  Other than that, if they're accredited, they are fine, these shouldn't be thought of as a scam just because of a few iffy points.

I might be missing something here - if Woolf itself is the degree granting institution, why would the accreditation status of their partnership institution matter?

It can. Woolf has institutional accreditation (licensing) as a Higher Education Institution in Malta. Unless having University status, they are not autonomous in designing and self-accrediting programs (like the University of Malta). Consequently, they must get at least one program accredited. Their accredited programs are listed on the MFHEA database. However, there is no requirement to have all offered programs or courses being accredited. An institution must only clearly mark and distinguish those accredited from the non-accredited. 

Program accreditation in Malta (and I guess everywhere else) is specific and strictly attached to the submitted program accreditation application: 
- program structure
- course outline
- syllabi
- learning outcomes (!)
- learning format
- LMS (if online)
- systems and processes
- quality assurance
- language of instruction
- place of instruction
- ECTS credits
- etc. 

MFHEA does not accredit degrees, but programs. Woolf or one of their network colleges may very well offer an MBA program, which does not reflect the accredited version. This is where I see potential conflict and wondered earlier if the Upgrad version of the MBA is also the MFHEA accredited version.

[Tomas]

That is a very valid point.
Some colleges of Woolf also offer other programs (accredited elsewhere, or even unaccredited). So that needs to be checked very carefully.
Amsterdam Tech for one example - they even claim Malta accreditation under their non-accredited degree offerings.

[Billel]

see https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...stitutions

It is legit, but state accreditation institute on Malta "suffers from some problems" eg. https://theshiftnews.com/2024/11/28/high...embership/ and for some purposes such degree is not usable even if EU accredited, for example its use in Germany might be limited. (German ANABIN only recognizes degrees from Maltese universities, not from Maltese higher education institutes).

I was thinking about it too though I am far from decision time, the trouble is name of those institutes, I understand they want sound like the next big thing (and also overcome the problem that they can't use university in the name) - Neovarsity, Neoversity, Innovarsity, but I don't share the excitement and it sounds more lika scammy name, or gomycode - sounds like a good name for kindergarden uni at best, like a name of a random coding bootcamp. Might play a role for some degree use cases...

Also, there is no Woolf University. There is only Woolf. Woolf is something like institute of higher education, they cannot describe themselves as university.  Their accreditation is currrentlly only valid until March 2025 - one more month.

Finally, there is no EU accreditation. If degree is accredited in EU country, by state accreditation agency, it is usually granted that it is recognized everywhere in EU. Except edge cases like above...and other exceptions...

Hello Tomas, 

I just enrolled in GMC school of technology, which the Msc Software Engineering with Woolf, I'm particularly interested to go to Germany, I live in Algeria, are there any way I can recognize the degree later?

Thanks in advance.

[Tomas]

I just enrolled in GMC school of technology, which the Msc Software Engineering with Woolf, I'm particularly interested to go to Germany, I live in Algeria, are there any way I can recognize the degree later?

You are welcome. I'm not an expert by any means, just someone with advanced interest (out of necessity) in these matters.
IMHO you can use this degree in Germany in private sector but not for purposes where recognition might be required (work for government?, immigration?, just guesses - I know nothing about German law, all I know is that ANABIN doesn't recognize Woolff degrees and similar). ANABIN in Germany only recognizes degrees from universities on Malta, not those from institutes of higher education.
Later..I doubt so but it could happen. Eg. if ANABIN changes mind and you will finish the degree after they have changed mind, not before (not 100% sure about that, but recognition is usually not retrospective)