North Carolina Open University
If you are a vocational, traditional, professional training institution or a distance learning Career College, you can take advantage of NCOU’s international accreditation for institution. Getting NCOU accreditation is proof of your institute's commitment to providing a quality education which is recognized all over the world with the global standard..
NCOU grants international accreditation through a unique and patented Points Profile System that evaluates a centres on the best educational global practices.
NCOU's accreditation process is very simple and can be achieved within 30 days. It requires you to fill an application form, submit validation documents and get an on-site visit of your centre.
Once NCOU's full accreditation is granted, it will enhance your centre profile on an international level. However, this is not the last step; we will be guiding you on regular basis to improve your educational standards through our continuous improvement process.
In today’s academic world, accreditation of a centre or institution is important for students, faculty, and administrative staff. Students always prefer to enrol at an accredited institution as they believe that it will offer quality and internationally recognized programs. An accredited institution also has globally-renowned and respected faculty as well as ample facilities that serve to enhance students’ learning experience. Reputed employers and organizations all over the world also prefer to hire candidates graduated from accredited institutions.
To pursue its mission of improving and enhancing educational standards, the NCOU grants international accreditation to higher educational institutions and colleges committed to provide students with a world-class education. The accrediting NCOU not only accredits a institutions following a thorough assessment of the latter’s unique and patented points profile system, but also ensures that the accredited centres undergoes a continuous improvement process to develop a curricula that is modern and tailored to the students’ specific requirements.
Upon receiving accreditation from NCOU, your institute will enjoy the following benefits:
NCOU's Full Accreditation Certificate & Seal
Upon receiving Full Accreditation, the university will get a Full Accreditation Certificate & Seal that your University can use to promote on several mediums including your website, official documents and marketing collaterals.
Continuous Improvement of your Educational Standards
NCOU will send its recommendation reports at regular intervals to enhance your university's educational practices and standards. Also, a dedicated accreditation consultant will be available to support you for your queries.
International Accreditation with Regional Recognition
NCOU's accreditation enhances your university's profile on an international level, ensuring that the educational programs your university offers are globally recognized and accepted. Upon receiving NCOU's accreditation, your university will be able to enjoy record student enrollments, and the certificate you offer will be accepted by leading national and multinational organizations the world over.
International Promotion & Access to NCOU's Publications
As NCOU's Fully Accredited University, you can promote yourself at NCOU's educational events and seminars by participating in them. NCOU will also send its publications from time to time to your university to keep you updated on educational practices you can adopt to enhance your's educational standards.
International Benchmark in Education Standards
As a fully accredited university, you will be awarded with NCOU's unique and patented Points Profile Score which will ensure that your educational programs are on a par with the global standards. NCOU's Points Profile Score are the testament of the quality education you deliver and enable you to enjoy a competitive edge over all regional and international universities.
Professional Development Opportunity
NCOU's accreditation also serves for a professional development opportunity of your staff members by participating in NCOU's conferences and seminars. It will also encourage exchange of information, technology and resources on quality assurance standards and good educational practices on an international level.