INTERNAL OPERATIONS
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 OF HIGHER EDUCATION • ACCREDITATION & INSTITUTIONAL STATUS
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.
THE A.U. • CREDENTIALS
ACCREDITED
ACISC
IABCET
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
A STRONGER FOUNDATION
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.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Review the official accreditation credentials.
01
ACISC
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
02
IABCET
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
UNDERSTANDING ACCREDITATION
Why institutional accreditation matters.
01
Credibility
Institutional accreditation provides an external point of reference when evaluating an institution and its commitment to established educational standards.
02
Confidence
Clear accreditation information helps prospective students understand the institutional credentials associated with their educational choice.
03
Standards
Accreditation connects institutional quality with defined expectations, review, accountability, and ongoing educational development.
04
Progress
Higher education should provide a foundation for intellectual development, personal growth, professional development, and lifelong learning.
MORE THAN A CREDENTIAL
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.
THE A.U. DIFFERENCE
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.
WHAT ACCREDITATION MEANS FOR YOU
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.
ACADEMIC QUALITY
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.”
VERIFY THE RECORD
Review the official accreditation information.
ACISC
Official ACISC Record
Review the official accreditation record for The American University (Higher Education Foundation), including its accreditation status, accreditation number, and validity period.
IABCET
Official IABCET Record
Review the official IABCET record for The American University of Higher Education | AU, including its accreditation number and validity information.
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
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.
THE A.U. • WASHINGTON, D.C.
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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YOUR NEXT LEVEL
Choose confidence. Choose opportunity. Choose THE A.U.
Explore an institutionally accredited university built around accessible, flexible, online higher education and your ambition for what comes next.
THE A.U. • INSTITUTIONALLY ACCREDITED • ONLINE • FLEXIBLE • WASHINGTON, D.C.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC PROGRAM GOVERNANCE
Academic offerings.
Structured 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.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
ACADEMIC
GOVERNANCE
PROGRAMS • OPERATIONS • OVERSIGHT
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The website is a window into the University’s academic environment.
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.
A.U.
Current information matters.
Certain programs may be made available through approved University advertising, recruitment, outreach, or admissions channels, subject to applicable institutional requirements and program availability.
THE OPERATING FRAMEWORK
More than one pathway can support an academic offering.
The University may administer applicable academic activities through internal processes or through authorized institutional arrangements.
OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Academies & Universities
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.
AUTHORIZED TRAINING
ATP Arrangements
The University may also operate through Authorized Training Provider (ATP) arrangements where applicable and approved within the relevant institutional framework.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Lecturers, Instructors & Trainers
Approved lecturer, instructor, or trainer engagements may support applicable academic or educational activities under established University procedures.
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One framework, different arrangements.
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.
INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
Oversight gives the academic framework its foundation.
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.
INSTITUTIONAL OVERSIGHT
THE A.U.
Academic
Integrity
Through
Governance.
Integrity
Through
Governance.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONFIRMATION & AVAILABILITY
When details matter, use the official channel.
A
Program Information
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.
B
Current Availability
For current availability and enrollment information, prospective students should rely on official University communications and admissions channels.
ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY
Explore what is presented.
Confirm what applies.
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.
YOUR NEXT ACADEMIC STEP
Explore. Understand.
Move forward.
Discover the academic opportunities presented by THE A.U., then connect with official University channels for current program and enrollment information.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE • AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS • WASHINGTON, D.C.
