National Licensure
National Universities Commission (NUC)
American Open University is licensed by Nigeria's National Universities Commission.
Institutional standing
Licensure & Accreditation
American Open University operates within recognised regulatory and academic quality frameworks, with accreditation you can verify.
Overview
Our Standing at a Glance
American Open University's licensure and accreditation framework includes national regulatory oversight, institutional accreditation, and program-level professional accreditation.
Institutional Accreditation
European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation (EAHEA)
American Open University is accredited by the European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation (EAHEA), a global body that advances quality standards in education.
Program Accreditation
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The College of Business programs at American Open University are accredited by the UK's Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This accreditation applies to those programs, not to the university as a whole.
Institutional relationship
A Global Academic Connection
American Open University partners with the American University of Technology, Louisiana. They are two distinct institutions, each licensed by its own regulator.
Nigeria
American Open University
Licensed by Nigeria's National Universities Commission, and accredited by the European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation (EAHEA).
Licensing body: National Universities Commission
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Louisiana, United States
American University of Technology, Louisiana
A separate institution, licensed by the Louisiana Board of Regents. Its licensure applies to itself and not to American Open University.
Licensing body: Louisiana Board of Regents
Context
Understanding Licensure & Accreditation
These terms are often used interchangeably. They are not the same thing.
- Licensure
- Licensure concerns an institution's authority to operate within a given regulatory framework. A licensing body sets the conditions an institution must meet in order to award degrees in its jurisdiction.
- Accreditation
- Accreditation is a review carried out by an external organisation, which evaluates an institution or a program against defined standards of academic quality.
- Program accreditation
- Program-level accreditation applies to specific academic programs rather than to an entire university, and is often granted by a professional or industry body.
For students
What This Means for You
Understanding an institution's regulatory and accreditation framework helps you make a more informed decision about where you study.
Confidence
Understand the regulatory framework surrounding your institution.
Transparency
Know which organisations are responsible for licensure or accreditation.
Professional relevance
Understand where professional bodies are connected to specific programs.
Explore What Comes Next
Discover the programs and learning opportunities available at American Open University.
