The Burlington State University was founded based on United Nations Article 26 of the right to education (UNarticle 26). Everyone has the right to an education. According to this article, education should be equally available to all people and should foster understanding, tolerance, and camaraderie among all nations, races, and religious groups.

According to Burlington State University, fulfilling the requirements of Article 26 can only be done by offering an upgraded, blended education that is focused on the global community. Graduates can obtain any of the qualifications from the universities after completing all of their courses through the University of Burlington Consortium, which is made up of the Burlington State University.