Reference

Registered and trusted associations.

A working reference for students and institutions considering the standing of an accreditation organization.

About this list

For six years, the Global Commission for Monitoring Higher Education has gathered information and made direct contact with associations operating in the United States, Europe and Asia.

The associations and councils listed below are presented by GCMHE as registered and meeting the conditions for granting higher education accreditation.

Important: Inclusion here is an informational reference. Students and institutions should also verify an organization’s current standing with the competent authority in their jurisdiction.

AACSB

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

ACAHE

American Council for the Accreditation of Higher Education

ACBSP

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

ACCJC

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

AMBA

The Association of MBAs

AOM

Academy of Management

AQ Austria

Die Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung

ATHEA

The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation

BGA

Business Graduates Association

EABS

The European Association for Business Studies

EACBE

Europe Accreditation Council for Business Education

EAHE

European Association for Higher Education

EAMBA

European Association of MBA

EFMD

The European Foundation for Management Development

EQUIS

European Quality Improvement System

FIBAA

Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation

CGE

Conférence des Grandes Écoles

CRBME

Council for Responsible Business and Management

HLC

Higher Learning Commission

IAABEP

International Accreditation Association for Business Education Programs

IACBE

International Accreditation Council for Business Education

IAHEA

International Association for Higher Education & Accreditation

IAHFE

International Association for Health and Fitness Education

IABSP

International Association for Business Schools and Programs

MSA

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

MSCHE

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

NAC

Northwest Accreditation Commission

NCA

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

NEASC

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

NECHE

New England Commission of Higher Education

NVAO

De Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie

NWCCU

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

PRME

Principles for Responsible Management Education

SACSCOC

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

WASC

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

WSCUC

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accreditation concerns

Fake college accreditation agencies.

We do not publicly provide a list of associations, councils or websites believed to be false. This avoids drawing attention to their activity while the competent authority considers the matter.

If an educational establishment is accredited by an organization not listed here, you can ask GCMHE for guidance before making a decision.