Accreditation and
institutional status.
Review the accreditation credentials, institutional information, and official records behind The American University of Higher Education. Make your educational decision with clear information and direct access to accreditation sources.
ACCREDITED
ACISC
IABCET
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Know the institution behind your education.
Choosing a higher education institution is an important decision. Students deserve clear information about an institution’s academic direction, accreditation credentials, and institutional status.
The American University of Higher Education is institutionally accredited by ACISC and IABCET, providing students and the wider community with documented accreditation credentials and standards-based recognition.
Accreditation is one part of THE A.U.’s broader commitment to academic quality, institutional responsibility, learner development, and continuous improvement.
Review the official accreditation credentials.
Institutionally Accredited
The American University (Higher Education Foundation) is listed by the Accreditation Council for International Schools and Colleges as ACCREDITED.
ACCREDITATION NUMBER
ACUNV119482ED
STATUS
ACCREDITED
VALID THROUGH
December 27, 2029
Institutional Accreditation
The American University of Higher Education | AU is listed by the International Accreditation Board for Continuing Education and Training under its accreditation record.
ACCREDITATION NUMBER
IWA-12970-505
EVALUATION DATE
September 10, 2017
VALID THROUGH
September 30, 2030
Why institutional accreditation matters.
Credibility
Institutional accreditation provides an external point of reference when evaluating an institution and its commitment to established educational standards.
Confidence
Clear accreditation information helps prospective students understand the institutional credentials associated with their educational choice.
Standards
Accreditation connects institutional quality with defined expectations, review, accountability, and ongoing educational development.
Progress
Higher education should provide a foundation for intellectual development, personal growth, professional development, and lifelong learning.
Accreditation is important. Education is the purpose.
An accreditation credential is an important part of institutional identity and accountability. The purpose of higher education, however, extends beyond a designation.
At THE A.U., education is intended to help learners develop knowledge, strengthen critical thinking, communicate clearly, build confidence, and continue learning throughout their lives.
Our accreditation credentials stand alongside that broader educational purpose.
Flexible learning with an academic foundation.
Online
Access your education through an online learning environment designed for today’s learners.
Flexible
Pursue academic goals while navigating the responsibilities and demands of modern life.
Self-Paced
Move through your academic journey with a learning model designed to provide flexibility in how you approach your studies.
Purposeful
Choose academic study that connects knowledge with your personal and professional ambitions.
Accessible
Higher education should create opportunities for learners who need an alternative to traditional classroom structures.
Lifelong
Education can be the beginning of continued intellectual, personal, and professional development.
A clearer foundation for your educational decision.
Review the Record
Use the official accreditation links on this page to review the institutional records directly.
Understand the Status
Consider accreditation alongside academic programs, institutional policies, learning expectations, and student support when evaluating your options.
Plan Your Next Step
Once you understand the institution and its credentials, explore the academic pathway that fits your goals.
Standards create the foundation. Learners create the future.
Accreditation represents an important part of an institution’s foundation. The ultimate purpose of higher education, however, is the learner — the person who enters with ambition, develops through education, and continues forward with greater knowledge, confidence, and capacity to contribute.
That purpose supports THE A.U.’s commitment to accessible, flexible, online higher education.
“Your education should be more than a credential. It should be a foundation for confidence, knowledge, opportunity, and what comes next.”
Review the official accreditation information.
Official ACISC Record
Review the official accreditation record for The American University (Higher Education Foundation), including its accreditation status, accreditation number, and validity period.
Official IABCET Record
Review the official IABCET record for The American University of Higher Education | AU, including its accreditation number and validity information.
Explore what comes next.
Explore Programs
Discover degree and certificate pathways across THE A.U.’s academic schools.
Discover Academics
Learn about academic schools, learning pathways, and THE A.U.’s approach to higher education.
About THE A.U.
Discover the university’s mission, purpose, values, and educational philosophy.
Higher education with a modern point of view.
The American University of Higher Education brings an online, flexible, and self-paced approach to higher education with its Washington, D.C. identity at the center.
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