International status
European-American University is an international university and non-governmental organization operating chiefly through the medium of the Internet and bringing together a worldwide network of campuses and individuals in administration, faculty and student relationships. The adjunct faculty and administration are located in various countries and degrees may be conferred in different jurisdictions where permitted by law. The University holds a number of forms of recognition, validation and accreditation from professional bodies around the world, which are detailed below.

The University's operation rests on the basis of two charters. Its corporate charter, issued by the Commonwealth of Dominica, provides it with the legal authority to function as a private international university. The University holds a further Royal Charter from HRH the Chief of Gomoa Nyanyano, Ghana, awarded in recognition of its work in Ghana and throughout Africa.

As a private institution, the University is responsible for its own quality management systems and adheres to the Principles of Good Practice for Electronically Offered Academic Degree and Certificate Programs of the Western Co-operative for Educational Telecommunications, which may be read here. The University also meets the standards of ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management System for Quality Assurance. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the only quality assurance system recognized by intergovernmental agreement between 148 different countries, and is based on the principles of stakeholder satisfaction and continual improvement through quality management systems. Many universities around the world have implemented the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard.

Royal Charter
In August 2010, as a mark of recognition and support for the University's educational programs in Ghana and throughout Africa, the University was awarded a Royal Charter from HRH Nana Dr. Obeng Wiabo V, the Chief of Gomoa Nyanyano, and Oshihene (Chairman of Lands) of Gomoa Akempim Traditional Area, Ghana. Ghana's historic traditional monarchies are recognized under the Chieftaincy Act 1971.

>>View Royal Charter

Corporate Charter
European-American University's corporate basis was established by becoming licensed as European-American University, Ltd., which enables the institution to function with full legal authority and to accept students worldwide. European-American University holds certificates of incorporation and good standing from the government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Commonwealth of Dominica is a member of the British Commonwealth, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and UNESCO.

Under common law precedents concerning university title and the conducting of university work, European-American University is legally permitted to conduct all activities proper to an international, private institution of postsecondary education, including the conferral of degrees up to the doctoral level, in any jurisdiction that permits this activity. European-American University maintains its registered office in Roseau Valley, Commonwealth of Dominica, but under the statute governing its incorporation does not offer educational activities within Dominica itself. 

>>View Certificate of Incorporation
>>View Certificate of Good Standing

European-American University is a private university. It is not a part of the Dominican or any other state education system and does not award state degrees. It accepts no state funding in connection with any of its activities. The activities of Dominica-licensed private universities operating wholly outside that country are subject to statutory exemption and are the responsibility of the Registrar of Companies rather than the Ministry of Education, which is concerned solely with purely domestic institutions. The relevant legislation is found in the Commonwealth of Dominica Statutory Rules and Orders (SRO) no. 65 of 1996 which authorizes the International Business Companies Act 1996, under which Act the University is incorporated.

Licensing of campuses
EAU International Partners (affiliated campuses) generally hold governmental licensing to operate and run the programs they offer, or are subject to statutory exemption in the various countries concerned. Please contact the campus concerned for details.

Professional Recognition
The majority of EAU graduates are senior or mid-career professionals seeking educational solutions tailored to the needs of the twenty-first century. Our alumni include royalty, senior government officials, church and business leaders from around the world. As befits the history of private university education, they are a select group who prefer the bespoke nature of the programs offered by EAU to those offered in the mass education sector. EAU alumni can be found in a wide range of corporate settings from multinationals to social enterprises. Others include successful entrepreneurs and respected consultants.

EAU graduates are also members of a wide range of professional associations. Recognition by such associations typically depends not only on educational background but on the applicant's professional experience. For some associations, ordinary membership is accessible to any person with relevant interests without requirement of prerequisites, while others admit to graded levels of membership depending on the level of prior qualifications and experience of the applicant. In each case, membership offers opportunities for personal and professional development within the area(s) concerned.

The University has specific recognition agreements with the following professional associations, which have agreed to accept its degrees as fulfilling academic entry requirements for designated graduate and postgraduate-level awards.

The Institute of Management Specialists
The Institute of Management Specialists, a British professional awarding body, was founded in 1971 to advance the knowledge, skills and achievements of professional management specialists involved in modern management, computers, technology and systems. EAU graduates in the fields of Management, Strategic Management or related disciplines are eligible for membership as Full Members, Fellows or Companions.
>>Institute of Management Specialists website
>>Letter of Recognition

The Institute of Manufacturing
The Institute of Manufacturing, a British professional awarding body, was founded in 1978 to serve the interests of specialists in the fields of professional manufacturing, modern technology, computers and systems. The Institute strives to improve the skills and competencies of those specializing in manufacturing and related fields, who hope to improve their abilities to contribute to the overall effectiveness of industry and commerce acrodd the global community. EAU graduates in the field of business administration with Manufacturing emphasis are eligible for membership as Full Members, Fellows or Companions. 
>>Institute of Manufacturing website
>>Letter of Recognition

Professional Business and Technical Management
A British professional awarding body, founded in 1983 to serve the interests of industrial, computer, technological, and associated management. EAU graduates in the field of business administration with a Technical emphasis are eligible for membership as Full Members, Fellows or Companions. 
>>PBTM website
>>Letter of Recognition

The Academy of Multi-Skills
A British professional awarding body for the multi-skilled professional, founded in 1995 to advance the quality standards of multi-skilled managers, administrators, management specialists, computer specialists, and practitioners in general business and technical areas. EAU graduates in the field of business administration are eligible for membership as Full Members, Fellows or Companions.
>>Academy of Multi-Skills website
>>Letter of Recognition
 
The Academy of Executives and Administrators
A British professional awarding body for executives and administrative personnel, founded in 2002 to raise the standards for management knowledge and skills worldwide. EAU graduates in business administration with Executive/Administrative emphasis are eligible for membership as Full Members, Fellows or Companions.
>>Academy of Executives and Administrators website
>>Letter of Recognition

The Society of Sales and Marketing
A British professional awarding body incorporated in 1980 and specializing in the four major areas of selling - selling and sales management, marketing, retail management and international trade and services. Reciprocal recognition is extended between EAU degrees and the SSM awards of Graduate, Licentiate and Fellow.
>>Society of Sales and Marketing website

The Oxford Centre for Excellence (OXCELL)
A British professional certification body for business and industry, with activities worldwide. There is a full agreement for reciprocal recognition between EAU degrees and OXCELL's awards of Licentiate, Graduate, Master and Fellow. OXCELL is a member of the European Council for Business Education.
>>OXCELL website

The Strategic Business School
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the School is the premier professional Nigerian awarding body in the area of Strategic Business and Management. There is a full agreement for reciprocal recognition between EAU degrees and SBS's awards of Certified Strategic Manager, Certified Senior Strategic Manager and Certified Top Strategic Manager.
>>SBS website

The Society of Nursery Nursing Practitioners
A British professional awarding body incorporated in 1991 as the umbrella body for all those who work with children and young people in day nurseries, nursery schools, reception classes and other settings. Reciprocal recognition is extended between EAU degrees in relevant areas and the SNNP awards of Graduate, Licentiate and Fellow.
>>SNNP website

Professional Accreditation
The American Alternative Medical Association
The University holds professional accreditation from the American Alternative Medical Association, Texas, USA, in respect of its programs in alternative medicine and natural therapies. Professional accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental means of assessing and certifying institutional quality, and is dependent on compliance with the guidelines, regulations and rules of the AAMA. Graduates of EAU doctoral programs in these areas are eligible to become AAMA board-certified alternative medicine practitioners.
>>Certificate of Accreditation

The American Association of Drugless Practitioners
The University is also accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Texas, USA, the sister association to the AAMA. The AADP was established in 1990 and is dedicated to promote an enhanced professional image and prestige among practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies. Graduates of EAU programs below doctoral level in these areas are eligible to become AADP board-certified holistic health practitioners.
>>Certificate of Accreditation

Further opportunities for recognition
The University provides a further partial list of professional bodies, learned societies and related cultural or special interest associations that have either admitted existing alumni, or that offer membership opportunities that may be of interest to future graduates.

>>View List of Professional Bodies

University recognition and reciprocal credit arrangements
A number of universities have agreed to accept credits and degrees from European-American University for the purposes of further study or the award of a reciprocal degree. The University has a validation agreement with the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica, a fully accredited university in Central America, for this purpose, and graduates of either institution may proceed to a reciprocal degree at the other institution upon payment of a validation fee. The University also has a full partnership agreement of reciprocal degree recognition with the International Christian University, Lagos, which is accredited by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The University makes no representations as to the transfer of credit from its programs except where a specific agreement exists. In respect of credit transfer where there is no such agreement, it is important to note that the transfer of credit from one institution to another is always at the discretion of the receiving school, generally depends on comparability of curricula, and may depend on comparability of accreditation. Applicants who wish to seek transfer credit must establish through prior enquiry with the school(s) concerned that they will accept transfer credit from European-American University.

Professional licensing
As European-American University is primarily an institution serving experienced adults, most of our students are already licensed professionals at the time of their enrolment. Our programs are designed for a world-wide audience, and therefore are not written to meet any specific licensing requirements in any particular state or country. It would be impossible for any university to offer courses which meet all licensing requirements for every state, every province, and every nation. Those considering a degree for licensing purposes are directed to carry out local enquiries in their own country concerning such matters by contacting whichever local bodies the applicant deems relevant to his or her purpose. European-American University cannot undertake to do so on the applicant's behalf.  A list of those professional bodies that have formally agreed to accept European-American University programs in fulfilment of their requirements is provided above.

What does all this mean for your situation?
All issues of accreditation are specific to your current and anticipated future needs and intentions as far as using your degree is concerned. It is common for recognition policies to depend on a school holding accreditation, and while a particular form of accreditation may be acceptable in some circumstances, in others it may not. Except where a given institution publishes rules as to its policy on this area, it is not possible to issue general guidelines, still less guidelines that are applicable in every circumstance and to every country.

It is therefore necessary that, before enrolment, you check carefully with present and potential employers and any other authority whose approval is important to you that the accreditation status of EAU will be appropriate for your needs. The University cannot undertake to make these enquiries for you and makes no representation as to the acceptance of its degrees by third parties except where a formal written agreement between the University and the third party in question is in force.

For residents of the United States of America
If you are resident in the United States of America, you should be aware that European-American University is not accredited or licensed by an agency recognised by the federal government of the United States of America. In the United States of America, many federal, state and private organisations require U.S.-accredited degrees. In these situations it is the responsibility of the individual concerned to establish whether or not a foreign degree will be an acceptable alternative. European-American University makes no representations concerning the acceptance of its degrees in the United States of America.