List of unaccredited institutions of higher education


List of unaccredited institutions of higher education


This is a list of colleges, seminaries, and universities that do not have educational accreditation. In many countries, accreditation is defined as a governmental designation.

Degrees or other qualifications from unaccredited institutions may not be accepted by civil service or other employers. Some unaccredited institutions have formal legal authorization to enroll students or issue degrees, but in some jurisdictions (notably including the United States) legal authorization to operate is not the same as educational accreditation.

Institutions that appear on this list are those that have granted post-secondary academic degrees or advertised the granting of such degrees, but which are listed as unaccredited by a reliable source. There are several reasons for an institution not maintaining accreditation. A new institution may not yet have attained accreditation, while a long-established institution may have lost accreditation because of financial difficulties or other factors. Some unaccredited institutions are fraudulent diploma mills. Other institutions (for example, a number of Bible colleges and seminaries) choose not to participate in the accreditation process because they view it as an infringement of their religious, academic, or political freedom. Some government jurisdictions exempt religious institutions from accreditation or other forms of government oversight. Still other institutions are not required to have accreditation.

Some of the institutions on this list are no longer in operation. Several unaccredited universities have names that are similar to those of accredited institutions, and thus some persons may be misled into thinking that an entity is an accredited university. Accreditation is date-related: in the United States, colleges and universities are typically not fully accredited until several years after they open. Also in the United States, many colleges and universities existed prior to the development of the modern accreditation system.

There are many organizations which give their own accreditation, not generally recognised as valid by governments and others, to educational institutions. Many of these are listed in the article List of unrecognized higher education accreditation organizations. Some of the educational institutions listed here claim accreditation from such organizations.

A

  • A Touch From Above Christian University, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Abundant Living Bible College, Kentucky; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Medicino, Italy
  • Académie Européene d'Informatisation (also known as the World Information Distributed University), Belgium and Russia
  • Academy of Intuition Medicine, California (also called the Academy of Intuition Medicine Online)
  • Academy of Natural Therapies, Hawaii; closed down temporarily
  • Academy of Religious & Spiritual Studies, Oregon; closed in 2014
  • Adam Smith University, Liberia and Saipan
  • Adams and Washington University King College of Professional Studies, United Kingdom; no longer appears to be operating since 2014
  • Adams College, South Africa
  • Addison State University, Ontario
  • Adison University, Hawaii; closed in 2019
  • Advanced Learning Network, Vermont
  • African Distributed University (AIDP), connected to the unaccredited World Information Distributed University
  • Agape Love Bible College, Wisconsin; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Akamai University, Hawaii
  • Alberdeen University, New Mexico
  • Albert University, Delaware
  • Al-Hurra University (also known as Alhuraa University), Netherlands and Michigan
  • Al-Ishraq University, Saudi Arabia
  • Al Qasim University, Pakistan
  • Al-Shurook University, Saudi Arabia
  • Alexandria University, Nevada (not to be confused with the legitimate Alexandria University of the same name)
  • Alive University, Mississippi; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • All-American University, Nevada
  • Alliance International University, Zambia
  • All Saints American University, Liberia
  • Allen Maxwell University, Wyoming
  • Almeda University, Idaho (also known as Almeda College or Almeda International University)
  • Ambai University, Massachusetts
  • Ambassador University Corporation
  • Ambassadors School of Ministry, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • American Academy of Pinecrest, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • American Andragogy University, Hawaii and Bolivia
  • American Capital University, Liberia
  • American Central University, Wyoming
  • American Century University, New Mexico (formerly known as Century University)
  • American City University
  • American Coastline University
  • American College of Brazilian Studies (AMBRA) Florida
  • American College of Metaphysical Theology, Minnesota
  • American Columbus University, California
  • American Global International University, Florida
  • American Global University, Wyoming
  • American Global University School of Medicine, Ohio
  • American Independent International University
  • American International University (not to be confused with the American InterContinental University)
  • American International University of Management and Technology, Hawaii
  • American Liberty University, Alabama and California
  • American National University, not to be confused with the accredited American National University
  • American Pacific University, Vietnam; has falsely claimed affiliation with Central Washington University
  • American Pacwest International University, Hawaii
  • American Scandinavian University, Texas and Arizona
  • American School of Metaphysics, New York
  • American State University (also known as Hamilton University and Richardson University), Hawaii and Wyoming and the Caribbean
  • American University for Humanities, Hawaii (formerly known as the American University of Hawaii)
  • American University in London, England; closed in 2007
  • American University of Hawaii, Hawaii and Mississippi and India (not to be confused with the legitimate University of Hawaii)
  • American University of Human Services, Mississippi; closed in 2007
  • American University of London, California
  • American University of Mayonic Science and Technology
  • American University of Sovereign Nations, allegedly Japan, Thailand, United States and the Philippines; from its own website: "AUSN is not regionally or nationally accredited in the United States by traditional accreditation agencies" (affiliated with the unaccredited Accredited Universities of Sovereign Nations)
  • American World University, Mississippi
  • American Worldwide Academy, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Americana University, Liberia; run by the unaccredited Saint Regis University
  • Americus University, Washington, D.C.
  • Ames Christian University, Florida
  • Amstead University, Oregon; closed in 2010
  • Anacrusis Institute, Greece and the United Kingdom; closed in 2018
  • Andersen University, California (not to be confused with legitimate institutions named Anderson University)
  • Andersonville Theological Seminary (formerly Andersonville Baptist Seminary); overseen by the unaccredited Association of Independent Christian Colleges & Seminaries
  • Anglo-American University, Hawaii
  • Apostolic Prophetic Bible College & Theological Seminary, Michigan
  • Apostolic Theological Bible College, Florida
  • Arabic Open University, Denmark
  • Armstrong University (zh:哈姆斯頓大學), California
  • Ashbourne University, England
  • Ashford University, United Kingdom (not to be confused with the accredited Ashford University of the same name)
  • Ashington University, Louisiana
  • Ashwood University, Florida and Pakistan and Texas
  • Aston University, Nigeria (its relationship with Aston University in the UK is unclear)
  • Ateneo di Studi Superiori pro Pace, Italy, Belgium; operated 1978-1988
  • Atlanta University, Nigeria (not be confused with the legitimate University of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University or the Atlanta University Center)
  • Atlantic International University, Hawaii (not to be confused with Atlantic University, Virginia)
  • Atlantic Pacific University, China
  • Auberdeen University, Idaho; closed in 2017 (not to be confused with the similarly named legitimate University of Aberdeen)
  • Auream Phoenix University, Dominica and Italy (also known as Auream Phoenix Distance Learning University for Women)
  • American University of London Western Graduate College, Pakistan
  • Allama Muhammad Yusuf Binnori Islamic University, Pakistan
  • Aryan University, Peshawar
  • Abu Ali Seena University, Peshawar
  • ADR-Centric Juridical University, New Delhi

B

  • Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, India
  • Barber-Scotia College, North Carolina (lost accreditation in 2004)
  • Barrington University, Alabama
  • Bay Ridge Christian College (also known as Bay Ridge College), Texas
  • Belford University (not to be confused with the similarly unaccredited University of Bedford, or the legitimate University of Bedfordshire)
  • Beloved Community Seminary, Oregon and Hawaii
  • Bennington University (not to be confused with Bennington College)
  • Berean Bible College, California; claims approval from the unaccredited Accrediting Commission International
  • Berne University, Pennsylvania and Virginia (not to be confused with University of Bern)
  • Bernelli University, Virginia and Italy (also known as Berne University)
  • Beth Rapha Christian College & Theological Seminary, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Bethel Bible College and Seminary, Alabama; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Bethlehem Christian University, Virginia, a member of Life Christian University
  • Bettis Christian University, Arkansas
  • The Bible Doctrine Institute, Florida (also known as the Blue Ridge Bible Institute)
  • Bienville University, Mississippi; reported closed as of 2007
  • Billye Brim Bible Institute, Missouri (also known as the 3BI Billye Brim Bible Institute); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Bircham International University (formerly Oxford International University)
  • Blacksmith University, Nigeria
  • Boulder Psychic Institute, Colorado
  • Bowling University, Texas (not to be confused with the legitimate Bowling Green State University)
  • Brainwells University, California
  • Brazilian Law International College, Brazil
  • Breakthrough Bible Institute, Queensland (also known as either the Breakthrough Centre or the Breakthrough Centre Bible College); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Breath of the Spirit School of Ministry, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Brethren Bible Institute, India
  • Breyer State University, Panama
  • Bridgewater University (associated with instantdegrees.com; not to be confused with Bridgewater College or Bridgewater State University)
  • Bridgewood University
  • Britain College of Management and Science
  • British West Indies Medical College (also known as West Indies College of Naturopathic Medicine and Surgery)
  • Brixton University, British Columbia; no longer appears to exist as of 2011
  • Brookside University, Barbados
  • Bronte International University, Dakota
  • Burnell College, United Kingdom
  • Burnett International University, Haiti
  • Buxton University, United Kingdom; unofficially ceased operations in 2011 (not to be confused with the University of Derby's Buxton campus)
  • Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam
  • Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Belgium

C

  • Calamus International University (including Calamus Extension College and Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy), Vanuatu (formerly based in Turks and Caicos)
  • California Institute of Integral Studies, California; overseen by the unaccredited WSCUC Senior College and University Commission
  • California University of Business and Technology, Californis
  • California Pacific School of Theology, California; claims accreditation from the unaccredited Association of Christian Colleges and Theological Schools
  • California South University, California
  • Calvary Baptist Bible College, North Carolina
  • Calvary Chapel Bible College, California
  • Cal Southern University, Texas (not to be confused with the similarly named legitimate University of Southern California, California Southern University or California Southern Law School)
  • California Takshila University, California
  • Calvary Cathedral International Bible College, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Calvary University, Virginia (not to be confused with the accredited Calvary University)
  • Cambridge Graduate University
  • Cambridge International University, Arizona
  • Cambridge State University, Mississippi
  • Canadian School of Management (also known as Revans University), Vanuatu
  • Canbourne University (not to be confused with the Camborne School of Mines)
  • Canby Bible College, Oregon (formerly known as the Leadership Training Institute)
  • Canterbury University, Seychelles
  • Canyon College, Michigan
  • Capital City Religious Institute, Louisiana; no longer listed or in operation
  • Capitol University, Pennsylvania; no longer appears to be operating since 2012 (not to be confused with the similarly named Capitol University)
  • Carlingford University, Wisconsin; shut down in 2010
  • Carlton College, Hong Kong
  • Carmel Bible College, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International (not to be confused with the legitimate CIBI)
  • Carolina International University, South Carolina
  • Carolina University of Theology, Virginia; website states that school is accredited by Accrediting Commission International
  • Central Arkansas Bible College, Arkansas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Centro di Tecnologia Universitaria Straniera, Italy
  • Centro Evangelistico Latino Americano International University (also known as C.E.L.A. International University), Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Chadwick University, Alabama
  • Champion Leadership Academy, Pennsylvania; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Charis Bible College, Colorado; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Charis School of Divinity, Florida
  • Chase University, Oregon; closed at some point between 2008 and 2016
  • Chesapeake Baptist College, Maryland; claims approval from the unaccredited Accrediting Commission International
  • Chess University
  • China University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
  • Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Nigeria
  • Christ Exalted Seminary, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Christ For The Nations Institute, Texas
  • Christ Image Bible College, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur
  • Christian Bible College, North Carolina
  • Christian Leadership University, New York
  • Christian Union Theological Seminary, Massachusetts; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Christians of Charity American University of Sci. and Tech., Nigeria
  • City of Hope Bible College, South Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Clarksville School of Theology, Tennessee; shut down in 1982
  • Clayton College of Natural Health, Alabama
  • Clayton Theological Institute, California
  • ClosedCollegeDiploma.com
  • Clayton University, Hong Kong, China, San Marino, Nigeria, India
  • CMM College of Theology, North Carolina
  • The College of Inner Awareness, Metaphysical and Spiritual Studies, Florida
  • Colonial Academy, Illinois
  • Colton University
  • Columbia Pacific University
  • Columbia State University
  • Columbus University, Mississippi; closed by state action
  • Columbus University, Nigeria
  • Commercial University, Daryaganj
  • Commonwealth Open University (not to be confused with Commonwealth Institute)
  • Communion of Saints Seminary, Oregon
  • Concordia College and University, Dominica
  • Concordia Theologica Institute For Biblical Studies, South Carolina; closed at some point between 2017 and 2023
  • Constantinian University, Italy
  • Corllins University, Kansas; closed in 2017
  • Cornerstone Word of Life Bible Institute, Alabama; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Covenant Bible College and Seminary, Florida (also known as Covenant University); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Cranmer Theological House, Louisiana and Texas
  • Crescent City Christian College, Louisiana
  • Crown College, Washington; lost accreditation in 2007
  • Cumbres de Chile University, Chile

D

  • Delphi University of Spiritual Studies, Georgia
  • Delta International University of New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Destiny College International, Florida (also known as Destiny College); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Dispensational Theological Seminary Forest Grove, Oregon
  • Dnyaneshwar Vidyapeeth, India
  • Donsbach University, Oregon
  • Dorcas University, Hawaii
  • Doxa International University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Dublin Metropolitan University, Cyprus
  • Darul Ihsan University, Bangladesh

E

  • Eagles International Training Institute, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Earlscroft University UK, Ireland and Seychelles
  • Earlstown University, UK; closed in 2012
  • EarthNet Institute, Hawaii
  • Eastern Caribbean University, Texas; closed in 2006
  • East Point University, Oregon; closed in 2006
  • Eastern Theological Seminary, Virginia; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Eastgate Christian College, Tennessee (also known as Eastgate Creative Christian Fellowship); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Ecole Supérieure Robert de Sorbon, France
  • Edenvale University, Texas; closed in 2016
  • Edison University, Oregon
  • EduKite, UK; falsely claims to be part of Ebrahim College
  • Elevate Leadership Institute, Illinois; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Ellington University, Texas
  • Emmanuel Bible College and Seminary, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Emmanuel Theology Seminary, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Emmaus Baptist College, Florida
  • Endtime Ministries International Bible University, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Energy Medicine University, California
  • Eurasia Community College, Italy
  • European American University, Dominica
  • European Carolus Magnus University, Belgium
  • European Continental University, Delaware
  • European Institute of Technology, Italy and San Marino (not to be confused with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology)
  • European Management University International, Denmark
  • European Open University; closed at some point between 2007 and 2010
  • European Union University, Spain
  • European University of Ireland
  • Evangel Christian University of America, Louisiana; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Evangelical Bible College and Seminary, Florida (also known as Legacy Church Ministries); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • East-West University, Pakistan (not to be confused with the legitimate East-West University of the same name)

F

  • Fairfax University; Louisiana; closed in 2004
  • Faith Christian Academy, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith Christian College, Washington; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith Christian University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith Global Institute, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith Landmarks Bible Institute, Virginia; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith School of Ministry, Illinois; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Faith School of Theology; claims accreditation by the unaccredited IASBC (which in actuality is the SAABC)
  • Faith Seminary, Massachusetts (formerly known as Oregon Theological Seminary)
  • Famous Word Bible School, Switzerland; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Farington University, Oregon
  • Florida State Christian College, Florida
  • FountainGate School of Revival, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Frederick Taylor University, California
  • Frederick Taylor International University, Hawaii and California
  • Freedom Bible College, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Free Gospel Bible Institute, Pennsylvania
  • Freie und Private Universität Herisa, Switzerland
  • Fresh Water College of Ministry, Louisiana; was formerly overseen until its closure in 2023 by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Friends International Christian University, Florida and California
  • Frontier Christian University, Indiana (formerly known as Southern Indiana Bible College)
  • Full Gospel Christian College, Michigan; closed at some point between 2011 and 2024
  • Fuzion Bible Institute, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International

G

  • Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith
  • Gateway International Bible Institute, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Generale University (also known as Generale Polytechnic Institute), Canada; closed in 2007
  • Geo-Metaphysical Institute, New York; closed at some point between 2012 and 2018
  • George Wythe University, Utah
  • Georgian International University, Pennsylvania; unlisted in 2023
  • Gerald Brooks School of Leadership, Texas (also known as the GB School of Leadership); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Glamshire University (also known as Glamshire University Karachi), Pakistan
  • Glencullen University, Ireland
  • Glendale University (previously known as Glenndale University)
  • Glenford University, Mississippi; closed in 2007
  • Global Church Theological Seminary and Global Church University, Maine and Michigan
  • Global On-Demand School of Ministry (GODSOM), Illinois; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Global Theological University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Glory House International Ministry School, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Golden State Baptist College, California
  • Golden State School of Theology, California
  • Golden State University (also known as Honolulu University of the Arts, Sciences and Humanities), Hawaii (originally located in California)
  • Grace & Truth Christian University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Graham Bible College, Tennessee; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Greenwich University, London; closed in 2002 (not to be confused with the legitimate University of Greenwich)

H

  • Hamilton University, Wyoming (also known as American State University and Richardson University); closed in 2008
  • Harmony Bible Institute Theological Seminary, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Hartford University (not to be confused with the legitimate University of Hartford)
  • Headway University, Pakistan
  • Heartland Baptist Bible College (formerly known as the Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College), Oklahoma
  • Higher Ground School of Ministry, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Hill University, Pakistan
  • Holy Bible Center Faith School of Theology, Texas (also known as the HBCF School of Theology); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Holy Spirit Institute College, Thailand
  • Holy Trinity College and Seminary, Florida
  • Honolulu University (also known as Honolulu University of the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities and Golden State University)
  • Houdegbe North American University, Nigeria
  • House of God Academy and Bible College Online, South Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Huntington Pacific University, Michigan; closed and unlisted in 2011
  • Hyles-Anderson College and Hyles-Anderson College Seminary, Indiana

I

  • Ignite Bible College and Seminary, Wisconsin; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Innovation University of Silicon Valley, California
  • Illinois Theological Seminary Online (also known as In-Depth Theological Seminary, Independent Theological Seminary and Intercontinental Theological Seminary)
  • Impact University, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • IMHS (Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science) Metaphysics Institute, Florida; cross-operated alongside Thomas Francis University by the unaccredited International Church of Metaphysical Humanism, Inc.
  • Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, India
  • Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, India
  • Indian Institute of Planning and Management, India
  • Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, India
  • Indian Management School and Research Centre, India
  • Indiana Bible College, Indiana
  • Indiana Christian University, Indiana
  • Institute for Creation Research Graduate School and School of Biblical Apologetics, Texas
  • Instituto Latinoamericano de Psicobiofisica, Italy
  • Intercontinental University
  • Intercultural Open University Foundation, Delaware and Spain (formerly located in Nicaragua)
  • Interfaith Seminary, formerly Interfaith School of Theology, New York
  • International American University, California and Nepal
  • International Bible University, Californiaand Hawaii
  • International College of Metaphysical Theology, Washington
  • International Institute of Technology, or Institut International Technologie (IIT), Tunisia
  • International Management Centres Association (IMCA or IMC Association), Buckingham
  • International Open University
  • International Peace University, Germany
  • International School of Ministry, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • International Seminary, Florida; claims accreditation from the unaccredited Accrediting Commission International
  • International Theological Seminary, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • International Theological University, California
  • The International University, Italy
  • The International University, Missouri and Nigeria
  • International University of Ministry and Education, Missouri
  • International University Vienna, Vienna
  • IOND University, Hawaii
  • Isles International University, Ireland (formerly known as the Irish International University and/or the European Business School)
  • ISSEA SA, Switzerland
  • Ivory Carlson University, India
  • Islamic University of Pakistan, Sialkot
  • International University of America, Pakistan
  • International University Robert Gordon (not to be confused with Robert Gordon University)

J

  • Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Mississippi
  • Jackson Hole Bible College, Wyoming
  • James Monroe University (also called James Monroe International University)
  • JC Reigns Bible School, United Kingdom; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Johnson Daves University (also known as Johnson Davids University)

K

  • Kenneth Copeland Bible College, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Kensington University, California and Hawaii; closed in 2003 by state action
  • Kent College, Louisiana (not to be confused with the legitimate Kent College of the same name in the UK)
  • Kentucky Christian University, Kentucky (not to be confused with the accredited Kentucky Christian University of the same name)
  • Kepler College, Washington
  • Kingdom College of Natural Health, Micronesia; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Kingdom Development Institute, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Kingdom Life University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Kingston College, Canada (not to be confused with the legitimate Kingston College); closed in 2006
  • Kingston University, California
  • Kingsway Bible University, Iowa (previous known as Mid-States Bible College); claims accreditation from the unaccredited International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries
  • Klingon Language Institute, Kentucky (formerly Pennsylvania); does not seek accreditation
  • Knightsbridge University, Denmark and Scotland
  • Knoxville College, Tennessee; lost accreditation status in 1996

L

  • Lacrosse University; reported closed as of 2007
  • Lambuth University, Tennessee; lost accreditation status in 2010
  • Landford University
  • Lansbridge University
  • LaSalle University, Louisiana
  • Last Days Prophetic Training College, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Leadway University, Nigeria
  • Libera Università Internazionale G. W. Leibni, Italy
  • Libera Università degli Studi di Formel, Italy
  • Libera Universitas Multidisciplinare Umanitaria perla Cultura Internazionale – LUMUC, Italy
  • Life Bible College, Idaho; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Life Bible Institute, New Mexico; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Life Christian University, Florida; formerly overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Life in Christ International Biblical Institute, New Jersey; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • LifePoint Christian University, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • LinkCamPus, Switzerland, (not to be confused with Link Campus University)
  • Lincoln University, Louisiana
  • Living Faith School of Theology, South Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Living Water School of Ministry, South Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Living Word Bible College, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Living Word Bible Training Center, Illinois (also known as the Living Word School of Ministry); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Lobi Business School, Nigeria
  • Logos University International, Florida
  • London College of Technology and Business
  • London External Studies, Nigeria
  • Lorenz University, California; closed but still listed as of 2009
  • Los Angeles University, California
  • Louisiana Baptist University (formerly Baptist Christian University)
  • Louisiana Christian University, Louisiana
  • Lahore Metropolitan University, Lahore

M

  • Macedonia Theological Seminary, New York (also known as Macedonia International University); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Madison University, Mississippi
  • Maharana Patap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, India
  • Mahila Gram Vidyapith, India
  • Maithili Vishwavidyalaya, India
  • Management Institute of Canada
  • Marquis Open University, Italy
  • Master's International School of Divinity, Indiana
  • McFord University, Pakistan
  • Metropolitan Collegiate Institute (associated with the fake teaching hospital Sussex General Hospital, both purportedly in London)
  • Metro University, Nigeria
  • Miami Christian University, Florida
  • MICAR Christian University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Mid-States Bible College, Iowa (now Kingsway Bible University)
  • Midtown University, Florida or Panama
  • Miranda International University, Italy
  • Mississippi International University, Mississippi
  • Monticello University, Hawaii and Kansas; closed in 2000
  • More Than Conquerors College, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Mountain States Baptist College, Montana; part of Independent Baptist Bible College Movement
  • MUST University, California (not to be confused with legitimate schools with similar names that include "University of Science and Technology" after the letter M)

N

  • National University of Nigeria, Nigeria
  • National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, India
  • New Age International University, Principality of Seborga
  • New England School of Metaphysics, Connecticut
  • New England State University
  • New Jerusalem Academy, Florida (also known as NJ Academy); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • New Life Bible College, Tennessee; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • New Life Temple Bible College and Leadership Institute, Ohio; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • New Testament Christian Seminary, Washington
  • New Testament Church School of Theology, Louisiana
  • Newburgh Theological Seminary, Indiana; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Newton University, Hawaii and Oregon; closed in 2016
  • New Tribes Bible Institute, Michigan and Wisconsin
  • New West Seminary, Oregon
  • NextDimension University, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Nightingale University, Panama and Melbourne
  • Nobel University, South Korea
  • Non-Traditional University of USA (also known as the University of USA), Italy
  • North American Reformed Seminary, Arizona
  • North Carolina Theological Seminary, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • North Central University, Nigeria
  • Northfield University
  • North Lexington University, Massachusetts
  • North Norway University, Norway and Panama
  • Northwestern Christian University, Florida
  • Northwestern International University, Ltd., Denmark (not to be confused with other schools named Northwestern University)
  • Norway University (also known as the University of Norway), Norway
  • Novus University or Novus University International, Diamondhead, Mississippi
  • Novus University School of Law, California (also known as Novus University Law School)
  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh
  • National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur

O

  • Oaklands University, United Kingdom
  • Oida Christian University, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Omega Bible Institute & Seminary, Louisiana; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Open International University, Nigeria
  • Open International University for Complementary Medicines, Sri Lanka
  • Oregon College of Ministry, Oregon
  • Oval Bible College, Louisiana; claims accreditation from the unaccredited American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions
  • Ozark Bible Institute, Missouri; loosely connected with the Assemblies of God

P

  • Pacific International University, Missouri; originally was located in Australia
  • Pacific National University and Theological Institute, California
  • Pacific Southern University
  • Panworld University, probably Pakistan
  • Patriot Bible University, Colorado (formerly known as Patriot University); claims accreditation by the accreditation mill American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions
  • Pebbles University, Nigeria
  • Pensacola Bible Institute, Florida
  • Phoenix International University Europe
  • Politecnico degli Studi Internazionali, Switzerland; closed in 2022
  • Portland Bible College, Oregon
  • Preston University (also known as Fairmount International University)
  • Preston University, UK (not to be confused with legitimate institutions located within Preston)
  • Preston University School of Business, Rawalpindi
  • Pro Deo State University, New York (also known as Universitas Internationalis Studiorum Superiorum Pro Deo and Patriarchal Studium Generale Universitas Pro-Deo)
  • Promis University of London
  • Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary, Virginia (formerly known as the Whitfield Institute of Tidewater); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International

Q

  • Quantum University, Hawaii
  • Queenston University, Vanuatu, and Australia
  • Quaid e Azam University of Pakistan, Lahore

R

  • Raja Arabic University, India
  • Randford University, Florida and California
  • Real Knowledge Bible College, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Redding University
  • Redeemed Life University, Illinois; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Regent International University (not to be confused with the legitimate Regent University)
  • Restorative Christian University, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Revans University, Vanuatu (also known as the University of Action Learning)
  • Rev. D.O. Ockiya College of Theology and Management Sciences, Nigeria
  • Revival Today Bible Institute, Pennsylvania; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Richmond Open University, Nigeria
  • Ridgewood University, Ohio and Florida
  • River Bible London Institute (also known as River Bible Institute London), Hertfordshire; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Bible School of Minnesota, Minnesota; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Church Baltimore School of Business, Maryland (also known as the River School of Business); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Church Baltimore School of Ministry, Maryland; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Impact University, Oregon (includes the TRAX School of Ministry, TRAX School of Government TRAX School of Worship and TRAX Career Training Center, and co-operated alongside the River Learning Academy under TRAX); overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Learning Academy, Oregon (co-operated alongside the River Impact University under TRAX(; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River of Life World Outreach Bible College; Tennessee; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • River Southwest School of Ministry, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Rochville University, Texas; closed in 2012 (not to be confused with the legitimate University of La Rochelle)
  • Rocklands University, Maryland
  • Royal University Izhia, Nigeria
  • Rushmore University, Cayman Islands and South Dakota
  • Rutherford University (previously known as Senior University and Stratford International University)
  • Rawal Open International University of Alternative Medicine, Pakistan
  • Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

S

  • Sacramento International University (also known as San Francisco International University and Bellington University)
  • Sacred Circle Academy, Oklahoma
  • Saint Augustine's University of Technology, Nigeria
  • Saint Bernard University, Italy; closed and unlisted in 2021
  • San Tan International School of Ministry, Arizona; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • School of Bible Theology Seminary & University, Virginia; overseen under the alternate name Hope Institute by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • School of Intuition & Healing, London and South Africa
  • School of Intuitive Studies, California
  • School of Metaphysics, Illinois and Iowa and Kansas and Missouri
  • The School of Metaphysics, United Kingdom
  • SER Christian University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International; falsely claims approval by the state of Florida
  • Shekinah Bible School (also known as Shekinah BIble Training Institute), Tennessee; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine, England; closed in 2011
  • St. Clements University, Somalia
  • St. John's University School of Medicine, Oregon
  • St. John's University, Louisiana (also known as St. John's University of Practical Theology)
  • Saint Luke School of Medicine, Oregon
  • Saint Martin's College and Seminary, Wisconsin
  • St. Paul's College & Seminary, Minnesota
  • St. Paul Ottawa College & University, Italy
  • St. Regis University; closed by court order in 2005 (not to be confused with the legitimate Regis University)
  • Saint Stephen's Educational Bible College, California
  • Saint Theresa's Medical University, Caribbean
  • St. Thomas-a-Becket College & University, England
  • Saint Wolbodo Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Samuel Ahmadu University, Nigeria
  • Sancta Sophia Seminary, Oklahoma; claims accreditation by the unaccredited Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries, Inc.,
  • Sequoia University, Los Angeles and Oklahoma; closed by court order in 1984
  • Si Tanka University, South Dakota
  • Silicon Valley University, California
  • Smith Christian University, Florida; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Smoky Mountain Bible College, Tennessee; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Somerset University
  • Shalom Bible Institute, California; closed in 2014
  • Sofia University, California
  • South California Polytechnic University, Taiwan
  • South Pacific University, Hawaii
  • Southern Pacific University, Malaysia
  • Spiritual Arts Institute, California
  • Springfield Christian College and Theological Seminary, Washington
  • Standford University (also known as International Open University) (not to be confused with the legitimate Stanford University)
  • Stanton University, Hawaii
  • Stonebridge College (also known as Stonebridge Associated Colleges), United Kingdom
  • Strategic Business School, Nigeria
  • Success Seminary, Oregon
  • Suffield University, Connecticut
  • Summit Theological Seminary, Indiana
  • Summerset University, Texas
  • Sunday Adokpela University, Nigeria
  • Sutherland University, Oregon
  • St. John’s University, Kishanattam
  • Southern University, Bangladesh

T

  • Tabernacle Baptist College, South Carolina
  • Taiken Wilmington University, Japan
  • Tecana University, South America
  • Templeton University, Singapore and Nevada
  • Tennessee Bible College, Tennessee
  • Tennessee Christian University, Tennessee
  • Texas Christian Bible University, Texas (not to be confused with Texas Christian University)
  • Texas Theological University, Texas
  • The Centre for Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred, United Kingdom
  • The College of Psychic Studies, England and Wales
  • The University of America, California
  • Theological International University, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Therapon University, Virginia
  • Thomas Francis University, Florida; cross-operated alongside IMHS Metaphysics Institute by the unaccredited International Church of Metaphysical Humanism, Inc.
  • Thomas Jefferson Education Foundation, South Dakota
  • Thompson University, Pakistan
  • Thornewood University, Great Britain
  • Thornhill University, United Kingdom
  • The Thornwood University, Netherlands
  • TIMFA Christian University, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Tiu International University, Nigeria
  • Trafalgar Distance Learning Institute, Alberta
  • Trident University of Technology, Singapore
  • Tri-Valley University, California
  • Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, Indiana
  • Trinity College and University
  • Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology, India; apparently no longer operating as of 2013
  • Trinity International Bible University in South Africa
  • Trinity International University College (not to be confused with Trinity International University)
  • Trinity Southern University
  • Trinity Southwest University, New Mexico
  • Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College, Texas; claims approval from the unaccredited Accrediting Commission International
  • True North College, New Jersey; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Trump University, New York
  • Tyndale Theological Seminary, Texas
  • The International University of America, Pakistan

U

  • UNESCO University, Nigeria (falsely claims affiliation with UNESCO)
  • Unisanraffaele, Switzerland; reopened as LinkCamPus
  • United Christian University, Nigeria
  • United Cornerstone University, North Carolina; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • United Nations University, India (not to be confused with United Nations University)
  • United Nigeria University College
  • Universal Bible Institute, Alabama
  • Universal Life Church Seminary
  • Universal University, Mississippi
  • Università Mons Calpe, Gibraltar
  • Università Popolare degli Studi di Milano, Italy (also known as Università Popolare di Milano (not to be confused with the well-known Università degli Studi di Milano)
  • Università Popolare San Tommaso D'Aquino, Italy
  • Universitas Internationalis Studiorum Superiorum Pro Deo
  • Universitas Sancti Cyrilli, Malta
  • Université Européenne Jean Monnet
  • Université de Wallis, Oregon
  • University Consulting, Inc., Carolina
  • University Degree Program
  • University of Action Learning, United Kingdom
  • University of Applied Sciences & Management, Nigeria
  • University of Bedford
  • University of Berkley, Pennsylvania
  • University of Beverly Hills, California
  • University of Bums on Seats, United Kingdom (formerly known as Peckham Polytechnic University)
  • University of Central Europe, Mississippi; closed in 2007
  • University of Devon
  • University of Ecoforum for Peace, Switzerland
  • University of Esoterica, Michigan and Oregon and Maine
  • University of the Holy Land, Israel
  • University of Humberside, Israel
  • University of Industry, Nigeria
  • University of Lamberhurst, Oregon
  • University of Metaphysical Sciences, California and Minnesota
  • University of Metaphysical Studies, New Mexico
  • University of Metaphysics, California and Arizona; cross-operated alongside the University of Sedona by the unaccredited International Metaphysical Ministry
  • University of the Nations (formerly known as Pacific & Asia Christian University)
  • University of Natural Health, Mississippi
  • University of Natural Medicine, New Mexico
  • University of Northern Virginia, Virginia; closed in 2013 and unlisted in 2014
  • University of Northern Washington
  • University of NorthWest, New York
  • University of Sedona, California and Arizona; cross-operated alongside the University of Metaphysics by the unaccredited International Metaphysical Ministry
  • Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, India
  • United Buddhist Nations University, Vietnam and Argentina
  • University of Southern, Comit Campus, Pakistan
  • University of Houston, Pakistan
  • University of Economics & Technology, Pakistan
  • University of Islamic Study, Pakistan
  • University of Newcastle, Australia (not to be confused with the legitimate University of Newcastle (Australia) or the legitimate Newcastle University)

V

  • Vallejo Bible College, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Valley University
  • Vancouver University Worldwide, Canada; not longer operating as of 2008
  • Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Indian
  • Vision International University, California
  • Volta University College, Ghana and Nigeria
  • Vocational University, India
  • Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, India

W

  • Walesbridge University, California
  • Walker University, Nevada (also known as the International Institute of Supplementary Education)
  • Warnborough College, Texas
  • WARP University, South Carolina
  • Warren National University, Wyoming (formerly known as Kennedy-Western University); closed in 2009
  • Washington American Governors University, Delaware
  • Washington College and University, Washington
  • Washington International University, Pennsylvania
  • Washington School of Theology, Oregon
  • Washington University, Washington
  • Washington University of Barbados School of Medicine, Barbados; closed in 2018
  • Washington University, Pakistan
  • West Coast University, Italy
  • West Coast University Panama, Bangladesh
  • Western Michigan Bible Institute, Michigan
  • Western States University, Missouri (also known as Western States University for Professional Studies); closed in 2005
  • Western Advanced Central University, Pakistan (also known as Western Central College)
  • Western International University, Pakistan
  • Westfield University (not to be confused with Westfield State University)
  • Westmore College or Westmore University, Singapore
  • Weston Reserve University, Oregon
  • Whitefield Theological Seminary, Florida
  • Whitton University
  • Williamsburg University
  • Winchester University (not to be confused with the legitimate University of Winchester)
  • Winning Life Theological Seminary, California; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • Wisconsin International University, Ghana
  • Woodfield University, South Carolina
  • Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, Washington
  • Worchester University, Panama
  • Word Power Bible College, Texas; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • World Bible School University, Missouri; overseen by the unaccredited Transworld Accrediting Commission International
  • World Information Distributed University
  • World Records University, India
  • Worldwide International University (also known as Wisconsin International University
  • Wycliffe School of Theology, Missouri (not to be confused with Toronto's Wycliffe College)

Y

  • York University, California; claims accreditation from the unaccredited World Association of Universities and Colleges
  • Yorker International University, South Dakota and New York (formerly known as New Yorker University)
  • Youngsfield University, New York
  • YUIN/American University, Hawaii and California

Z

  • Zenith University, Hawaii (not to be confused with the legitimate Zenith University College)

See also

  • Accreditation mill
  • American Biographical Institute
  • Bogus colleges in the United Kingdom
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation
  • Diploma mill
  • Distance education
  • Educational accreditation
  • List of recognized accreditation associations of higher learning
  • List of unrecognized higher education accreditation organizations
  • List of unaccredited higher education institutions in Switzerland
  • List of fictional British and Irish universities
  • Nationally recognized accrediting agencies in the United States

References


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