GIU Achieves CHEA-Recognized Accreditation from ECLBS

Graham International University (GIU) is proud to announce its accreditation and Full Membership with the European Council for Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) — a respected international quality assurance organization for higher education institutions.

ECLBS is a recognized member of several global and national quality assurance organizations, including the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG), Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA, UK), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, USA), the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE, Spain), the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE, Egypt), National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (ANACEC, Moldova), Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation (AQAS, Germany), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (Riga), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritanian Authority for Quality Assurance of Higher Education, Education and Training Quality Authority (Bahrain), and several others.

This accreditation reaffirms GIU’s commitment to international academic excellence, continuous improvement, and adherence to globally recognized quality assurance standards. The recognition also strengthens GIU’s standing within the global higher education community and demonstrates its growing alignment with CHEA-affiliated quality networks.

The public can verify GIU’s ECLBS accreditation on the ECLBS website via this link.

What This Means 

• For Our Students – ECLBS accreditation signifies that Graham International University’s programs meet rigorous international standards of academic quality, relevance, and integrity. For students, this recognition enhances the credibility and global acceptance of their degrees, especially among employers, institutions, and professional associations connected to CHEA-recognized networks.
• For Our Faculty & Staff – ECLBS accreditation represents an affirmation of their ongoing dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and institutional governance. This recognition validates the university’s commitment to maintaining high academic and ethical standards while fostering innovation in curriculum design, digital learning, and student engagement.

Building on a Strong Foundation of Global Accreditations

Before achieving ECLBS accreditation, GIU had already earned several international quality recognitions. The university is accredited by the Public Foundation “Independent Institute of Accreditation, Rating, and Certification” (IARC) in Kyrgyzstan — a body licensed by the Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Education and Science, which is recognized by the U.S. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Additionally, GIU holds international accreditations from:

• Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA) – Uzbekistan’s first independent accreditation body, recognized by the Central and Eastern European Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (CEENQA) and European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education (EURASHE).
• Mercosul Accreditation Agency (MACCA) – a respected private accrediting body recognized by the Ministry of Education, Brazil, and nationally-recognized accreditation agencies in Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Palau.
• Quality Assurance for Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) – a non-governmental, independent quality assurance agency recognized by National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education & Research (Moldova), Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Germany, Accreditation Council for Education “LAMDIK” (ACE), Indonesia Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs & Organizations (Kyrgyzstan), Council on International Higher Education Supervision (Austria), and Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) — among many others. 
• E-Learning Quality Network (ELQN) – a globally recognized organization advancing excellence in online education. ELQN is ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001-certified and a member of the American Accreditation Association (AAA). 
• Graham International Education Accreditation Agency (GIEAA) – ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and ISO/IEC 17040:2005-certified accreditation agency, and a partner of the Mercosul Accreditation Agency (MACCA).

For more details about GIU’s accreditation, please visit our Recognition & Accreditation page.

A Pathway Toward Greater Global Recognition

This milestone marks another significant step in GIU’s journey toward expanding its international credibility and recognition. By aligning with ECLBS, GIU strengthens its foundation for future collaborations, memberships, and accreditations within leading global education networks.

Graham International University remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and innovation in global higher education — empowering learners worldwide through excellence-driven online programs.