About GCMHE

Independent attention to the quality of education.

A global perspective on accreditation, educational standards and access—built around the interests of students and institutions.

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Review in practice

Evidence, professional dialogue and informed judgement.

Global Commission for Monitoring Higher Education

The Global Commission for Monitoring Higher Education provides a partnership between the US Secretary of Education and the private education community that allows free access to education for all without distinction.

GCMHE focuses on monitoring and quality control in the accreditation provided by accreditation associations, organizations and councils. Information about approved and verified accreditation bodies is continually reviewed to support clarity and the responsible selection of educational institutions.

Within an open global space for students and educational institutions, the Commission works to monitor the quality of education and accreditation delivered through accreditation associations.

Why this work matters

The accreditation market is not regulated in a uniform way. GCMHE was established to focus on accreditation quality and to identify false accreditation organizations that claim to accredit higher education.

False accreditation bodies are reported to the Ministry of Education or, where they operate abroad, to the competent authorities. With an international reach, GCMHE acts as an independent supervisory body focused on protecting the quality of education.

Our approach

Clarity through continuous review.

We bring together monitoring, institutional dialogue and public information to make accreditation easier to understand.

A

Monitor

Review the quality and credibility of education and accreditation providers.

B

Clarify

Maintain accessible information that helps institutions and students make informed choices.

C

Act

Refer false or insufficient accreditation to the authorities responsible for investigation.

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See our work in practice.

Learn how GCMHE supports educational NGOs and wider intergovernmental processes.

What we do