University Academic Administration
Programs may be administered through THE A.U.’s academic schools and internal institutional processes, subject to applicable University requirements and oversight.
The American University holds institutional accreditation from ACISC and continuing education recognition from IABCET—external validations that our rigorous, flexible programs meet the highest international benchmarks for academic and professional excellence.
The American University stands as a premier U.S.-based institution delivering high-caliber academic and continuing education to a diverse global student body. Our accreditation by ACISC | The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges confirms that our degree programs meet rigorous international standards for curriculum quality, faculty credentials, and student outcomes. Simultaneously, IABCET | The International Accreditation Board for Continuing Education and Training reviews and validates our continuing education offerings, ensuring that professionals seeking advanced credentials receive training that is current, relevant, and globally portable.
Externally validated. Internationally recognized. Uncompromising in quality.

Programs accredited by ACISC are recognized by partner institutions and professional bodies internationally, supporting graduate pathways in employment, further study, and professional registration.

Continuing Education certificates reviewed by IABCET carry internationally benchmarked standards, enabling professionals to demonstrate verified learning outcomes to employers worldwide.
The American University is institutionally accredited by ACISC | The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges. This accreditation encompasses our academic degree programs and validates that our institutional governance, financial stability, faculty credentials, curriculum design, and student support services meet rigorous international benchmarks. ACISC accreditation assures students, employers, and academic partners worldwide that an AU degree represents a credential of uncompromising quality and global portability.
Our Continuing Education Programs are reviewed by IABCET | The International Accreditation Board for Continuing Education and Training. IABCET validation confirms that AU’s professional development and continuing education offerings adhere to international standards for instructional design, learning outcomes assessment, and industry relevance. This recognition ensures that working professionals and lifelong learners receive credentials that enhance their expertise, advance their careers, and maintain currency in rapidly evolving fields.
ACISC-accredited degrees and IABCET-reviewed credentials from The American University are recognized by employers, academic institutions, and professional licensing bodies across multiple continents. Our graduates utilize these globally validated qualifications as catalysts for professional advancement, graduate study admission, and sustainable progress on an international scale.
Both ACISC and IABCET require ongoing compliance, periodic review, and continuous improvement. AU engages in regular self-assessment, external evaluation, and transparent reporting to maintain these accreditations. Our commitment to this process reflects our broader mission: to equip students with the intellectual agility and moral courage to challenge the status quo and architect a more equitable, resilient future.
Whether you pursue an ACISC-accredited degree or an IABCET-reviewed continuing education credential, you are choosing more than a program. You are choosing a standard of excellence that transcends borders. Join The American University and emerge not merely as an employee, but as an informed architect of change—equipped with the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and globally recognized credentials to lead with purpose.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing through its University governance process and academic schools, while the public website presents selected programs and offerings for general information.
Public information and institutional authorization serve different purposes. Understanding that distinction helps prospective students make informed academic decisions.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing approved through the University’s governance process and administered by its schools.
The University’s public website presents selected programs and academic offerings for general information. The website is not intended to constitute an exhaustive listing of all programs authorized for operation by the University.
Certain programs may be made available through approved University advertising, recruitment, outreach, or admissions channels, subject to applicable institutional requirements and program availability.
The University may administer applicable academic activities through internal processes or through authorized institutional arrangements.
Programs may be administered through THE A.U.’s academic schools and internal institutional processes, subject to applicable University requirements and oversight.
Where applicable, THE A.U. may operate programs through formal operating agreements with other academies or universities. Such arrangements are subject to appropriate institutional authorization, oversight, and applicable requirements.
The University may also operate through Authorized Training Provider (ATP) arrangements where applicable and approved within the relevant institutional framework.
Approved lecturer, instructor, or trainer engagements may support applicable academic or educational activities under established University procedures.
Operating arrangements may differ by academic offering. The existence of an operating agreement, ATP arrangement, or external academic engagement does not mean that every program or offering is operated through that structure.
The University’s Board of Trustees provides institutional governance and approval of the applicable academic and operational framework.
Academic programs and applicable operating arrangements function within the University’s established governance, approval, oversight, and quality-assurance procedures.
THE A.U. maintains institutional accreditation through ACISC and IABCET, as applicable to the University’s accredited institutional status.
Information concerning a particular program, authorization, operating agreement, or academic arrangement may be confirmed through official University channels, subject to applicable confidentiality and disclosure requirements.
For current availability and enrollment information, prospective students should rely on official University communications and admissions channels.
THE A.U. is committed to presenting academic information clearly while recognizing that its public website is one component of a broader institutional, academic, and admissions framework.
Prospective students should review current program information and use official University channels when confirming availability, authorization, or enrollment details for a particular academic offering.
Discover the academic opportunities presented by THE A.U., then connect with official University channels for current program and enrollment information.