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Global Interfaith University is a globally recognized university dedicated to fostering religious literacy, promoting religious tolerance, and facilitating constructive engagement between different faith traditions. Global Interfaith University is recognized by California University FCE. ​Our curriculum has been evaluated and recognized by California University FCE. CUFCE is recognized by US Department of Education (NCES SChool ID: #A1300171). California University Foreign Credential Evaluator (CUFCE) certifies the credits earned at Global Interfaith University (GIU) to be equivalent to nationally and regionally accredited colleges and universities of USA.
Global Interfaith University is affiliated with Kesmonds International University (KIU). Kesmonds International University accredited by recognized international accrediting organizations. INQAAHE, ASIC, ACBSP, AAU, IAU, United Nations, Ministry of Higher Education Cameroon, Ministry of Education & Culture Somalia, Zambian Qualification Authority, National Council for Higher Education Uganda, the African Quality Assurance Network AfriQAN, and Accreditation Agencies are CHEA-recognized accrediting organizations. KIU America has campuses, affiliated campuses, study centers, and partners across the world (USA, United Kingdom, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Zambia, Ghana, Romania, Nigeria, DRC, Benin, South Sudan, etc.).
Global Interfaith University is recognized by California University (CUFCE). California University (CUFCE). is recognized by US Department of Education (NCES SChool ID: #A1300171). California University Foreign Credential Evaluator (CUFCE) certifies the credits earned at Global Interfaith University (GIU) to be equivalent to nationally and regionally accredited colleges and universities of USA.
Global Interfaith University is accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE). International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE), registered in the United States, is an independent, private and international organization which is funded through fees charged for its accreditation services to Academic Institutions in various levels, Certification Bodies, E-Learning Management System Providers and Training Organizations.
Global Interfaith University is as an institution affiliated with MACCA – Mercosur Accreditation Agency. MACCA (Mercosur Accreditation Agency) is a private entity specialized in institutional and programmatic accreditation for higher education, with a focus on Quality Assurance (QA). Headquartered in the Federative Republic of Brazil, MACCA is registered under CNPJ No. 33.328.861/0001-52 and certified by ISO 9001:2015, standing out for its international presence and commitment to high standards of academic quality. The agency maintains strategic partnerships with several international accreditation organizations and is double accredited by renowned institutions such as GAFM/AAPM, ABED, BSKG, CACEB, USHEAC, IARC, EDU.Int, EAHEA, QAHE and ELQN, in addition to being recognized by other prestigious global agencies.
MACCA currently has a Dual Accreditation agreement with IARC, an organization recognized by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, which makes our accreditation an intercontinental accreditation action.
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MACCA is sponsored by the Faculty of Medical and Legal Sciences (FACMED), accredited by the following government decrees: Decree No. 2,701 of 14/03/2006, reaccredited by Decree No. 4,327 of 29/06/2011, and Decree No. 3,418 of 07/07/2011. FACMED is also listed in the UNESCO WHED Database under the code IAU023411. In addition, MACCA has a letter of recommendation issued by a Brazilian parliamentary commission (federal government), reinforcing its status as an institution publicly recognized for its reliability and quality. In Brazil, MACCA is a strategic partner of ABED (Brazilian Distance Education Association), an entity linked to the National Education Forum, established by Ordinance No. 1,407 of the Ministry of Education, dated December 14, 2010, and published in the Official Gazette of the Union on December 16, 2010. ABED is also recognized by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). In addition, MACCA has the expertise of Dr. George Mentz, a renowned international jurist and former White House Education Commissioner (USA), as its strategic consultant, further increasing its international credibility.
MACCA's mission is to promote academic excellence in educational institutions around the world, ensuring transparent, reliable accreditation processes aligned with the most rigorous global quality standards.