An essential distinction

Membership Is Not Accreditation

IASCU membership is a voluntary association relationship. It does not validate degrees or replace decisions by competent public authorities.

Membership

Membership records an institution’s relationship with the association under IASCU’s applicable rules.

Accreditation and licensing

Accreditation, licensing and degree recognition arise from the relevant national or sector framework and must be checked with the competent authority.

How to check an institution

Confirm the institution’s legal name, official website, operating authority, programme status and awarding powers through primary public sources.

Switzerland

Protected higher education status and institutional accreditation in Switzerland are governed by the applicable public framework, not by IASCU membership.

Reporting misuse

Misleading use of the IASCU name or member mark may be reported through the complaints process.