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Getting ready for online university

Study habits, academic writing, maths and English — then apply with a strong letter.

If you plan to study a degree online

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Next step:

Build a study routine

  1. Build a study routine

    Plan 3–5 sessions a week and use the focus timer.

    Every weekOpen the tool

  2. Learn academic writing

    How to structure an essay, quote sources and avoid plagiarism — Purdue OWL.

    4–6 hoursPurdue OWL

  3. Refresh your maths

    Free lessons and practice from Khan Academy, at your own level.

    2–3 sessions a weekKhan Academy

  4. Try a free university course

    Audit a course on edX or study on OpenLearn to see what online study feels like.

    4–6 weeksOpenLearn

  5. Prepare for the English test

    Most programs need a score — make a plan with your test date.

    Weeks before applyingOpen the tool

  6. Look at tuition-free options

    University of the People runs a scholarship fund for Afghan women.

    30 minutesUniversity of the People

  7. Prepare your documents

    Transcripts, translations, ID and references — track them in one place.

    A few weeksOpen the tool

  8. Write your motivation letter

    Step by step, with examples and a check.

    2–3 sessionsOpen the tool

External courses are run by their own organisations and are mostly in English.