Internationally, what is the most populated college in the world? It might not affect my decision but it's something I'm curious about.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in India holds the title for the most populated university in the world. IGNOU is primarily a distance and open learning institution, which allows it to enroll a massive number of students. At last count, the number of active enrollment at IGNOU was reported to be more than 7 million students, largely due to its flexible distance learning programs that attract numerous students across India and the rest of the world. However, it's important to note that having a large student population doesn't necessarily translate to more resources per student or a better quality of education, which are factors you may want to consider as you explore college options.
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