BYU-Pathway Worldwide is a revolutionary higher education organization that provides affordable, spiritually-based online degrees to students around the world, regardless of where they live.
Unlike traditional universities, BYU-Pathway was designed from the ground up for online students, making quality education accessible to everyone.
Tuition costs significantly less than other universities. Plus, most students qualify for a 10-50% tuition discount through the Heber J. Grant Scholarship.
Complete your entire degree from anywhere in the world. Study on your schedule while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Every course integrates gospel principles. Build spiritual confidence alongside your academic and professional growth.
Earn job-ready certificates in under a year, then stack them into a full degree. Start improving your career immediately, not years from now.
You're never alone. Join weekly virtual or in-person gatherings with fellow students and mentors who support you every step of the way.
Degrees are awarded by BYU-Idaho and Ensign College — fully accredited institutions recognized worldwide by employers.
Your journey from application to degree in clear, achievable steps.
Submit your free application online. There's no external exams, or previous college experience required. BYU-Pathway is designed for everyone.
Begin with PathwayConnect — a one-year program that builds essential academic, professional, and spiritual skills while earning college credits.
Complete job-ready certificates in areas like Business, IT, Healthcare, and more. Each certificate can be finished in about one year.
Stack three certificates to earn your Bachelor's degree — in as little as 3 years total. Graduate with real skills and zero campus visits required.
Choose from a variety of in-demand programs designed for today's job market.
Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Applied Business Management
View Programs →For those who are wondering if BYU-Pathway is really for you, I urge you: please begin. Just do it!... To those wondering if they can make it through the program, I say stay with it... You can do this. You are not alone. I pray you will embrace this rare opportunity and begin the journey to discover your marvelous destiny. Your dreams can become a reality as you trust the Lord and allow BYU-Pathway to guide and help you. Each of you is a child of God, and Heavenly Father wants you to become your best self during this life and into the eternities. Remember, He loves you. As you move forward and upward, you will bless your own life and the lives of countless others in turn.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
From 50 students in 2009 to a global movement serving tens of thousands.
BYU-Idaho launches Pathway with just 50 students in the United States.
Pathway grows to serve 14,000+ students in over 60 countries.
The First Presidency announces the creation of BYU-Pathway Worldwide as a separate organization.
85,000+ students in 180+ countries with affordable, accessible education.
Join 85,000+ students worldwide who are transforming their lives through affordable, spiritually-based education. Apply for free today.
