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Why wait for "next term"? At Newstate, you can apply, get accepted, and start your first credit-bearing lesson on the same day. Your education starts the moment you are ready.
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Don't choose between a quick bootcamp and a real degree. Start a credit-bearing certificate today and apply your new skills at work tomorrow. Every credit you earn is yours to keep—stack them into a full degree.
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The New State of U for 2026
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Newstate University invites you to step into The New State of U for 2026 with a free, powerful, printable resource 🖨️ designed to help you visualize your future, set actionable goals, and align your personal and professional growth with the skills needed in the AI economy 🤖.
Our secret sauce
Newstate University offers radically affordable, flexible programs taught by real faculty. Every course builds practical AI and business skills for today’s workforce. Start any day. Earn stackable, debt-free credentials designed to get you hired. This is college the way you’d build it.
Radically Affordable
Debt-free college.
At just $300 per month, we've made future-focused education accessible to everyone, with no hidden fees or textbook costs. You can accelerate your progress as fast as you can show your skills.
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Build your future. Brick by brick.
Start with a single certificate to solve an immediate career need. When you're ready, stack those credits directly into a full Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree with us.
Expert Faculty
Real humans. Supported by AI on demand.
Learn from industry practitioners and AI experts who bring real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge directly to your learning experience.
Teaching skills with content from world-class companies
This is more than just a certificate. Don't settle for a completion badge. Every course you finish earns you verified academic credits towards your degree or university certificate that carries real weight on your resume.
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We don't punish you for learning fast. Our flat-rate subscription lets you take as many courses as you want simultaneously. The faster you finish, the less you pay.
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You control the timeline. For example, if you focus and finish your MBAi in 10 months, your entire master's degree costs only $3,000.
Program Spotlight: MBA and Artificial Intelligence
Don't wait until graduation to see results. Our MBAi is designed to give you "Monday Morning" skills—tools you can use in your job the very next day.
Key skills you'll learn:
- AI Strategy: How to audit business workflows for automation opportunities.
- Prompt Engineering: Advanced techniques to multiply your productivity.
- Data Decision Making: Using AI to interpret complex data sets instantly.
The bottom line? Master these high-value skills immediately. If you complete the full degree in 10 months, your total tuition is just $3,000.
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200k
Students that your leadership team has supported before launching Newstate U
90%
Of prospective students prefer our competency-based format
73%
Of prospective students would rather pay $300/month than take out loans
Future-proof your career for the AI economy
Every Newstate University program is purpose-built for the AI revolution, delivering practical skills you can use tomorrow while preparing you for opportunities that don't even exist yet, because business leaders believe that AI will change every job2.
Our certificates and degrees integrate real-world AI applications with core business competencies, ensuring you're equipped with both timeless principles and tomorrow's technologies.
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Why we built Newstate University
Newstate University is the result of decades of experience in higher ed.
Traditional higher education is too slow, too expensive, and too disconnected from the real world.
We built Newstate University to fix that. We believe you shouldn’t have to choose between modern job skills and a university certificate or degree. You deserve both.
We created a university that moves at the speed of AI, not the speed of bureaucracy. Our mission is to provide high-quality, internationally accredited education that is radically affordable and immediately applicable to your career.
We didn’t just build a better university. We built a faster future.
The leadership
Built by experts. Driven by innovation.
Newstate University wasn’t created by tech bros. It was founded by a coalition of PhDs, JDs, and MBAs—veteran educators and business leaders with decades of combined experience in both the boardroom and the classroom.
Academic rigor meets real world strategy.
Our leadership and faculty have led innovation at a diverse range of respected academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies. We understand the rules of higher education, and we know exactly how to rewrite them to your advantage.
Why this matters for the ROI of your education.
You are learning from experts who have "been there." Our faculty don't just teach theory; they have the deep academic background to ensure quality and the practical business experience to ensure relevance.
Frequently asked questions
How is Newstate University different from other institutions?
Newstate University is the nation's first AI-founded, AI-focused university, designed to future-proof your career for the AI economy. Working with world-class faculty with relevant real-world experience, we offer radically affordable programs that integrate artificial intelligence across all disciplines, including Business, Customer Experience, Marketing, Product Management, and Project Management.
What is the monthly subscription cost for Newstate University?
We offer a revolutionary subscription model of just $300 per month—no hidden fees, no textbook costs, no surprise charges. This radical affordability is possible because we built our university for today's digital world, not yesterday's expensive infrastructure.
Is Newstate University accredited?
Newstate University is accredited by the International Education Accreditation Commission (IEAC) and is officially registered as a postsecondary institution in Utah. The university confers degrees and college credit in:
- Utah,
- Arizona,
- California,
- Colorado,
- Florida,
- Hawaii,
- Louisiana,
- Ohio,
- South Carolina, and
- Tennessee.
Additionally, Newstate University offers professional development micro-courses, micro-certificates and professional development programs that are non-credit, stackable learning options available in all 50 states, which can be transferred into degree pathways for students within the authorized regions. Find out more about The Professional Development Studio @Newstate U.
Newstate University maintains rigorous academic standards by aligning its curriculum with the Quality Matters framework and the Degree Qualifications Profile.
Does Newstate University have traditional semester start dates?
You can start any day! We've eliminated traditional semester schedules. Apply, get accepted, and begin learning all in one day through our innovative same-day enrollment process.
What are the key benefits of the Newstate University educational model?
We're built specifically for today's AI economy, not decades-old educational models. Every program integrates practical AI skills, offers immediate career relevance, and delivers flexible, competency-based learning at a fraction of traditional college costs.
What programs and degrees are offered by Newstate University?
We offer certificates and degrees in high-demand fields including Business and AI, Customer Experience (CX), Marketing, Product Management, and Project Management. Each program is designed to build practical skills for today's AI-driven workplace.
Who designs Newstate University's programs?
Newstate University's programs and degrees are created with faculty who work in their fields of expertise, and have years of experience across higher education institutions, from research-intensive flagships to community colleges to corporate training. Our faculty also have real-world experience in their subject areas - working and consulting in their fields.
Describe the Newstate University learning experience and faculty support.
Our programs combine self-paced, competency-based learning with practical projects and real-world applications. You'll learn both about AI and with AI, building a portfolio of work while mastering essential skills. And yes, you'll have real human faculty! You'll also have on-demand support from an AI coach.
Are the credentials stackable?
Yes! Our certificates stack into larger credentials and degrees, allowing you to build your education progressively while earning valuable credentials along the way.
What career support do you provide?
We integrate career development throughout our programs, including professional networking opportunities, portfolio building, and practical skills that employers need right now. We help you build your network right on LinkedIn!
How do you integrate AI into the curriculum?
AI isn't just a subject we teach—it's woven into every program we offer. You'll learn to use AI tools effectively while developing the critical thinking and practical skills needed for the AI economy.
Who are your faculty?
Our programs are taught by industry practitioners and AI experts who bring real-world experience directly to your learning experience. They understand both traditional excellence and tomorrow's opportunities.
What makes your model "radically affordable"?
By building our university from scratch for today's digital world, we've eliminated expensive legacy systems, bloated administrative costs, and unnecessary overhead. This allows us to offer high-quality education at just $300 per month—making college actually affordable.
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