Accreditation

Approval & Decree: International Open University is duly approved under the decree No.06/72 of the EAI Senate, as an official degree-awarding department (institution) of the World Information Distributed University (WIDU) an entity included in the L'Academie Europeenne d'lnformatisation  (EAI), established in Belgium under the decree of the Belgian King Albert II.

Executive Licence: International Open University is an approved department (institution) of WIDU-.  Licensed by Moscow (Russian Federation) to train and award scientific degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Grand Doctor of Philosophy and approved to act as a world base of educational programs and to facilitate the development of expertise vis educational programs. Click To see the MOU | Link to WIDU

Membership

For the past 38 years, Worldwide Classroom have been compiling and sharing information about programs around the world which welcome international participation and further educational and intercultural goals. IOU listed in the WWC directory. WWC Link

U.S Department of Education
Worldwide Classroom ( WWC ) is listed in the directory of U.S. Department of Education (USNEI )

While National Accreditation is common for traditional U.S. institutions of higher learning, utilizing standard teaching methods, we note that every country has its own standards and independent accrediting organizations. Accreditation is a voluntary process and does not guarantee a worthy education. Rather, it means an institution has submitted its courses, programs, budget, and educational objectives for review. IOU's Distance Learning Programs are unique, non-traditional and not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. This may be a determining factor for those individuals interested in pursuing certain disciplines requiring State licensing, (such as law, teaching, or medicine). It is recommended that you consider the importance of National Accreditation for your specific field or profession and make your decision accordingly.

Although International Open University's individualized Distance Learning Degree Programs, are distinct from traditional educational institutions, we are convinced of their value and acceptance worldwide. Non-traditional programs are important because they recognize knowledge gained outside the classroom and incorporate a broader more comprehensive view of the learning experience. It is precisely this recognition and view that challenges the established Academic Community. Many great institutions are unaccredited. We invite you to compare our programs and philosophy with traditional classroom-based programs to determine which is best suited to your needs and budget.

Policy On Nondiscrimination International Open University admits students and faculty of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Statement Of Accreditation Before undertaking any program of studies in higher education or training, International Open University strongly advises interested applicants to consult with licensing authorities, professional associations, colleges and universities, and prospective employers to determine with clarity if the study program will meet their professional requirements.
Note: INTERNATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY OR ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Please note that in the United States, many licensing authorities require accredited degrees as the basis for eligibility for licensing. In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept transfer courses and degrees completed at unaccredited colleges, and some employers may require an accredited degree as a basis for eligibility for employment. Unlike most countries, in the United States there is no national procedure for licensing or accrediting universities and colleges. Accreditation is voluntary and is not the function of the U.S. Department of Education.