Legal 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.

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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. 

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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.

Relationship to other institutions
European-American University has no relationship, affiliation or association to any other institution, whether educational in nature or not, bearing the name "European-American University" "European-American" or any other similar name, with the exception of the service divisions identified in the following paragraph.

Trademarks
European-American University™, European-American University Newsletter™, European-American University Alumni Association (EAUAA)™ and/or other European-American University services referenced on this website are either trademarks or registered trademarks of European-American University Limited™, Commonwealth of Dominica. Other organisation names and services which may be mentioned on this site may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Operations within certain countries
European-American University does not presently operate in countries or territories in which specific government licensing or approval is required of foreign providers in order for degree programs to be offered via distance learning and otherwise, without first having obtained such licensing or approval. See also the Terms of Use.

Status in the United States of America
European-American University is not a United States university and does not operate in any territory of the United States of America. It is not accredited or licensed by any agency recognised by the federal or state governments 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.

Status in the United Kingdom
European-American University is not a United Kingdom university, and does not hold a United Kingdom Royal Charter or Act of Parliament. Its degrees are not United Kingdom degrees and are conferred under foreign degree-granting authority in the form of its corporate charter from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Royal Charter from Ghana, and common law precedent. EAU does not use the title "university" in respect of its corporate activities within the United Kingdom since this term is restricted by law.