Welcome to my Hustlers University review by me, Drew.
As an affiliate and ecommerce marketer and owning an agency for more than a decade, I was sucked into the whole Andrew Tate controversy thing just like everyone else.
What stood out to me was how Andrew Tate made his money and one of his business ventures is Hustlers University.
I decided to join just to see what it was all about. In this review, I'll unpack the course, talk to you about all the eCom, copywriting, and crypto training (and more) and of course, tell you if I think it's worth paying for.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Hustlers University has been rebranded as The Real World — same program, same login, different name
- The price has nearly doubled from $49.99/month to $99.99/month as of 2026
- There is no refund policy — once you pay, that money is gone
- The affiliate program has been shut down since HU 3.0
- Content covers too many business models without depth in any of them
- Most of what's taught can be found for free on YouTube
- The community and platform have genuinely improved since moving off Discord
- Best approached as a one-month trial with a clear exit plan before the next billing cycle
Who Is Andrew Tate?
Andrew Tate's full name is Emory Andrew Tate III and was born in the USA but moved to the UK in his teens with his family.
He is an entrepreneur, a 4-time world champion kickboxer, and internet personality. He gained fame through his controversial social media posts and videos, where he openly shares his opinions on various topics, including business, fitness, and relationships.
Tate is in the news often with controversial statements like "women are a man's property" as seen in the video below with Piers Morgan.
However you feel about Tate, one thing I can say is that he's a smart marketer. He knows exactly what he's doing.
Andrew Tate's net worth is somewhere around $300 million but some sources say he's worth more than that, around $710 million - I guess the only one who really knows is Tate himself! Oh and probably his brother, Tristan Tate. That's because they both share bank accounts.
The Andrew Tate Controversy
Andrew Tate, the founder of Hustlers University, has not been without controversy in his life. The former professional kickboxer turned entrepreneur has faced his fair share of scandals that have generated significant attention and discussion.
One of the earliest controversies surrounding Tate was his participation in the reality television show "Big Brother UK" in 2016. During his time on the show, he made several controversial remarks and engaged in heated arguments with other contestants, leading to backlash from viewers and media alike.
In addition to the "Big Brother UK" controversy, Tate has also faced scrutiny for his statements on social media. He has been known to express controversial opinions on various topics, including relationships and gender dynamics, which have sparked debates and received a lot of criticism.
The biggest piece of news was his arrest on December 22, 2022 which I am sure you are aware of - I won't go into those details but you can find them here .
However, despite these controversies, Andrew Tate has managed to amass a considerable amount of wealth and success as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful online businesses, including his courses, webcam business and affiliate marketing ventures. He is known for his ability to generate passive income streams and enormous wealth.
While the controversies and scandals surrounding Andrew Tate may impact his personal reputation, it is essential to separate them from the credibility and reputation of Hustlers University.
The program's effectiveness and value should be evaluated based on the quality of the content and the success stories of its students, rather than the individual controversies surrounding its founder. I'll try to stick to that in this review!
What is Hustlers University?
Hustlers University is an online educational platform founded in 2021 by Andrew Tate, a successful entrepreneur, influencer, and former kickboxing world champion.
Andrew and his brother, Tristan Tate, created this platform with the intention of sharing their expertise and experiences, teaching people how to create passive income streams across various online industries.
In the first video Tate made for HU, he goes on to say "Hustlers University is the smartest decision you've ever made", and "If you're asking if it's worth it or not, buckle the F*** up!"
He also says "The biggest mistake people make in their lives is traditional education. It's a waste of time, it's a scam."
So, in other words, Tate created Hustler University because he thinks traditional education is a scam and you don't need it to be successful. In many cases, this is true, because there are many million and billionaires that got rich without any formal education.
Formal education is something that Tate seems to despise and says this about degree programs:
"If more exist, the price should go down - scarcity and value are linked - so there's some kind of double inflation that goes with education which is propagated by the mainstream think tanks... They put you in there and brainwash you and make you a pussy, worker drone - no one leaves university knowing how to get rich"
Thus, Hustlers University was born. Andrew Tate realized that he had a market in lost 20-something-year-old males who don't know what to do with their lives. And since they see him as their hero, they believe him and many have bought his course.
Who is Hustlers University For?
Hustlers University markets itself as a course to help people make money online. It's suitable for everyone, whether you have experience or not.
It does seem that Tate appeals to 20-something males which is likely the audience he is targeting to buy his course.
If you don't know what business to get into, there are different types of business models in the course, so you're not subjected to doing just one.
It's also for those who don't have a lot of money to invest in an expensive course up-front because Hustlers University will cost you $99.99 a month but admittedly this does add up over time.
I will also say that a lot of what is taught in Hustlers University can be found elsewhere for free such as YouTube - if you search hard enough.
Why is Andrew Tate Famous and How Did he Get so Rich?
Starting as a kickboxer, Andrew Tate showcased not just his athletic prowess, but also an understanding of personal branding. He recognized the importance of being not just a fighter, but a personality.
This recognition led him to capitalize on his fame and transition into the reality TV world, appearing on shows such as "Big Brother" in the UK.
As we know, everyone loves a good controversy and that's exactly what Tate delivered on that reality show. People took notice, even if it was in a negative light.
From that point on he started a successful webcam business, invested in Crypto, offered personal coaching, harnessed the power of social media and of course sold courses, such as this one.
Tate's success hinges on understanding his target audience's desires and pain points, combined with a no-nonsense approach to marketing. This is what made his products hugely successful and what made him rich.
My Hustlers University Review - What's in The Course
One of the first things I noticed when taking the course was the really bad audio quality. I've bought a ton of courses over the years and this one ranks near the top as being the worst.
If you can get past that (I almost couldn't) then you should be fine.
You should also be warned that Tate talks a lot about how formal education is a waste of time and how they've been "lying to you" and so on. Sure, he makes some valid points but in true Tate fashion, it's pretty controversial.
In the Hustlers University 1,0, Tate gives you 100 different points to succeed in business. This was all mindset and certainly wasn't going to make you rich.
However, there were some good pointers such as explaining how "speed" is essential in business while not sacrificing quality and how you can start a business on the cheap without investing a lot of money.
Tate goes on by saying you should "prioritize money coming in and not fulfillment" (spending money). He does give some good examples on how to do this but it won't work for all business ventures.
Andrew Tate in the Course
Course Structure
The course is set up where you start off by choosing a skill:
If you get lucky and reach 6-figures, then he will teach you strategies to multiply your profits with stocks and crypto. (Crypto was booming back then, today not so much!)
The final step is you'll learn how to scale your business through mindset and other training in business and finance.
In later updates to the course he introduces more topics such as Fitness, UGC (user generated content) and A.I. Skills.
Let's dive into some of the content:
Ecommerce:
The Ecommerce course will show you how to "start a successful eCommerce business" through dropshipping. Dropshipping is where you can run a store without ever having to hold inventory.
You are taught how to sell products through paid ads and through TikTok.
Stocks Training
If investing in the stock market appeals to you, then this course can help you master or at least understand how the stock market works. This course teaches the technical aspects of stock trading to identify trends and fluctuations in traditional markets. You'll need to have a minimum of 4K to invest if you're going to take this course.
Three types of trading is included in this course:
- Day trading
- Long term investments trading
- Short term swing trading
Crypto
You are taught how to invest in Crypto in this course with short, medium and long-term investment types.
This course was created during the Crypto boom. Have you seen the Crypto market lately? Hopefully, this will change so take this training with a grain of salt.
Freelancing
Does the thought of being a freelancer excite you? This decent course in freelancing shows you how you can land clients, identify your skills and more.
This course leans a lot on social media and how you can utilize it to make even more money.
Business and Finance
This course teaches you how the uber-successful people in business do it. You'll learn the tactics they use which you can replicate in your business. Overall, I thought it was a decent course and picked up a point or two.
Copywriting
The purpose of copywriting is to persuade the reader, listener, or viewer to take a specific action. This can be through the purchase of a product or service or to engage with a brand in some other meaningful way.
The course teaches techniques in how you can use copywriting to make money.
Who Teaches in Hustlers University?
Andrew Tate is not the sole instructor in Hustlers University.
In fact, you don't see much of him. This is because he has employed other business professionals to do the training for him. For example, Andrew Tate doesn't know anything about dropshipping. At least I don't know of any successful dropshipping stores he's created so he employs an "expert" in this field to teach it.
The same goes for other courses. There are various instructors or "professors" as he likes to call them. Each of them have a specific set of skills that teach it in the course.
Hustlers University Reviews
If you come across an overwhelmingly flattering and positive review of Hustlers University, it's likely because the reviewer is an affiliate.
Thus, there have been hundreds of "almost fake" reviews about the course, all positive of course. This is only because the person recommending it is an affiliate and they will make a 50% commission, recurring for each monthly subscription sold. (Note - the affiliate program has since shut down so this is just for your info - If you were harassed in the past to buy it thats why lol.
Now, this isn't a scam or something new, and perfectly acceptable if it's a great course. I'm not saying HU is trash, but a lot of the info taught can be found for free online without having to pay for a subscription - and line the pockets of hungry affiliates!
Hustlers University Platform — From Discord to The Real World
Earlier versions of Hustlers University ran on Discord, and honestly it wasn't great. I like Discord for community chats and brainstorming, but as a course platform it falls apart fast. It gets spammy, moderation is inconsistent, and you end up wading through noise from other students — complaints, people pitching things, general chaos — just to find the actual training content.
The good news is they heard that feedback.
With HU 4.0, Tate and his team moved everything off Discord and built their own custom platform from scratch. It runs on dedicated servers they control, with its own app available on both iOS and Android. The layout is similar to Discord — divided into "campuses" for each course topic — but cleaner and with better moderation since they're not at the mercy of a third-party platform.
The Android app has received some complaints about glitching mid-video, which is worth knowing if you're on Android. The iOS version appears to run more smoothly based on user feedback.
It's a genuine improvement over the Discord days. Whether the content inside justifies the price is a different question — but at least you're not fighting through a cluttered server to find it.
Hustlers University Pricing
Hustlers University has no one-time payment option. It's a monthly subscription — and the price has gone up significantly since I first reviewed this course.
When I originally joined, the cost was $49.99/month. As of 2026, the price has increased to $99.99/month — nearly double what it used to be. That's $1,199.88 per year if you stay subscribed.
Tate's team has been open about the fact that the price will keep rising, which is a pressure tactic designed to get people to sign up sooner rather than later. Whether that's a legitimate signal of increasing value or just marketing, you can decide for yourself.
At $49.99 I thought the course was borderline worth a one-month trial. At $99.99 that calculation changes considerably. The content hasn't doubled in quality — the price just doubled.
There is no refund policy. That's worth repeating: if you sign up and decide it's not for you, you are not getting your money back. Cancel anytime is technically true — but only for future billing cycles. What you've already paid is gone.
For $99.99/month you could get access to far more specialized training elsewhere. That's worth keeping in mind before you sign up.
Hustler University Student Results and Testimonials
When you bypass all the positive reviews with affiliate links, the real reviews paint a different picture.
This one Reddit user talks about his experience after 2 weeks. He says the Discord server is a mess (just like I said!) that some of the content is a turn-off, that he didn't find the help section "helpful" and so on. You can read it below:
Note: these reviews are from earlier versions of the course when it ran on Discord. The platform has since improved.
As for results, this one guy says he made $246 in the first 30 days. However, he doesn't say HOW he made this money so I found it pretty suspicious.
I found this one to be quite funny. One user says to "Drive UBER - you'll make more".
So when it comes to other people's reviews of Hustlers University stripping out any chances of them receiving a commission, it seems to be overwhelmingly negative.
As a caveat, I will say one thing though. Most people who buy a course won't succeed. This is because they either don't follow the training properly or mostly because they just don't execute what they've learned.
However, if HU was that good, I should have been able to find more positive reviews but I simply haven't.
Hustler University Pros and Cons
Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Hustlers University
I can't recommend Hustlers University for most people — and that verdict has only hardened since I first wrote this review.
My original concern was the shotgun approach to business education. Dropping students into dropshipping, crypto, copywriting, freelancing, and stocks without a clear path through any of them is a recipe for overwhelm, not results. That problem hasn't gone away.
What has changed is the price. At $49.99/month I thought a one-month trial was defensible — you could dip in, see if anything clicked, and cancel without too much damage. At $99.99/month that logic falls apart. You're now paying $1,199.88 a year for content that, in many cases, you can find for free on YouTube with some digging.
The platform improvement is real — moving off Discord onto their own app was the right call and the experience is noticeably better. But a better delivery system doesn't fix thin content.
The no-refund policy is the detail that concerns me most. If you sign up at $99.99 and realize within a week it's not for you, that money is gone. For a course aimed at people who are just starting out and may not have a lot of cash to burn, that's a significant risk.
Andrew Tate is a brilliant marketer. That much is undeniable. But marketing ability and teaching ability are two different things, and Hustlers University has always been stronger on the former than the latter.
If you're determined to try it, go in with a clear plan — pick one campus, commit to it for 30 days, and cancel before the next billing cycle hits. Don't let the community hype pull you from one campus to another without actually building anything.
Hustlers University has since evolved into The Real World, which is the current version of the program at the same price point. If you're considering signing up today, read my full review of The Real World before you do — the platform has changed enough since the early versions that it deserves a separate look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hustlers University still available?
No. Hustlers University has been rebranded as The Real World. Both names share the same login portal — HU 4.0 redirects directly to The Real World. If you sign up today you are joining The Real World, not the original Hustlers University.
Is Hustlers University the same as The Real World?
Yes. The Real World is the current version of Hustlers University. The content, campuses, and community are the same program — just running on a custom-built platform instead of Discord, under a different name.
How much does Hustlers University cost in 2026?
The current version — The Real World — costs $99.99/month as of 2026, up from the original $49.99/month. There is no one-time payment option and no refund policy.
Is Hustlers University a scam?
It's not a scam in the traditional sense — the content exists and the platform is real. The main criticism is that most of what's taught is available for free on YouTube, the price has nearly doubled, and there is no refund policy. Results depend heavily on individual effort and which campus you focus on.
Does Hustlers University have an affiliate program?
No. The affiliate program was shut down with HU 3.0 and has not returned in HU 4.0 or The Real World. Any review you find that includes an affiliate link is promoting an outdated or unofficial program.
Who teaches in Hustlers University?
Andrew Tate himself does not teach most of the course content. Each campus is taught by a separate instructor — referred to as "professors" — who are supposedly experts in their respective fields. Tate handles the mindset and financial wizardry sections alongside Professor Arno.
Can I cancel Hustlers University anytime?
Yes — you can cancel your subscription at any time and future billing will stop. However there is no refund for payments already made, so cancelling mid-cycle means you've paid for time you won't use.
Is Hustlers University worth it in 2026?
At $99.99/month the value proposition is hard to justify for most people. The content covers too many business models without depth in any of them, much of it is available for free online, and there is no refund safety net. A one-month trial with a clear exit plan before the next billing cycle is the safest approach if you're curious.
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