Accreditations
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
IAU is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: 434.525.9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 26, 2020; this status is effective for a period of five (5) years. The institution’s accreditation was reaffirmed on April 28, 2025, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2035. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
TRACS Reaffirmation Letter 2025-2035
TRACS Reaffirmation Certificate 2025-2035
TRACS’s Institutional Directory
U.S. Approvals
California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE)
Effective July 12, 2021, IAU is recognized by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) and identified as eligible for the payment of education benefits associated with the GI Bill® by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As an accredited institution, IAU must meet the requirements of 38 USC §3675 and 38 CFR 21.4253. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/
Facility Code: 21116705
Australian Government Department of Education
The Australian Government Department of Education provides strategic direction and national leadership of Australia’s education system – through early years, school, higher education and research. The Department conducted an assessment and recognizes IAU’s master degree, as an example, and deemed it as equivalent. Note that this is on a case-by-case basis and not all IAU graduates may receive the same result.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
IAU is currently listed on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) database of institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations. TRACS is a CHEA-recognized accrediting organization. To be “recognized” means that the accreditors in the database have been reviewed by CHEA or U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and meet the quality standards of the respective organizations.
Australian Government Department of Education
IAU is currently listed in the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). Founded in 1989, the CSCSE is affiliated to the Ministry of Education (MOE), People’s Republic of China that supports scholarly exchange between China and other countries.
Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP)
IAU is listed on the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). The accreditation database is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). DAPIP contains information reported to the U.S. Department of Education directly by recognized accrediting agencies and state approval agencies. The database reflects additional information as it is received from recognized accrediting agencies and state approval agencies.
Taiwan Ministry of Education, Department of International and Cross-strait Education (MOE, Taiwan)
IAU is listed on the MOE, Taiwan Database for the Reference List of Foreign Universities, which includes the list of foreign academic institutions accredited by the foreign government concerned or foreign accreditation agencies, should be used as a reference for Taiwanese citizens who are considering to pursue further studies abroad.
Times Higher Education (THE)
IAU demonstrates its commitment to global sustainability through its performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. These rankings assess universities worldwide based on their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting efforts in areas such as gender equality, decent work and economic growth, peace and justice, and partnerships for the goals.
World Higher Education Database (WHED)
In collaboration with UNESCO, IAU WHED Portal provides authoritative information on some 19,800 accredited Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials in over 180 countries that meet WHED criteria. It is globally recognized as an official source of information. Each HEI listed in the WHED is identified with an unique identifier known as a Global WHED ID, which uniquely identifies each higher education institution listed in the WHED.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka
IAU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka. The UGC is the apex body of the University System in Sri Lanka which was established on 22nd December 1978 under the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. The functions of the UGC are; planning and coordination of university education, allocation of funds to Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), maintenance of academic standards, regulation of the administration of HEIs and regulation of admission of students to HEIs.
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