Accreditation of Overseas Partners CISabroad.com​ | 17 New South Street | Suite 301 | 877-617-9090 | [email protected] ARGENTINA Universidad de Belgrano Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the Ministry of Education of Argentina as a degree awarding institution of undergraduate and graduate education. Transcript​: Universidad de Belgrano Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Argentina program, is located at Universidad de Belgrano. Founded in 1964, Belgrano is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Argentina as a degree awarding institution of undergraduate and graduate education. Belgrano is the #48 University in Latin America according to 2015 QS University Rankings. AUSTRALIA Bond University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited Australian university by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Transcript​: Bond University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester on the Gold Coast program is located at Bond University. Founded in 1915, Bond is AACSB-accredited and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) . James Cook University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia Transcript​: James Cook University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Tropical North Queensland program is located at James Cook University. Founded in 1970, James Cook is accredited by the Department of Education and the Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia. James Cook University is ranked in the top 4% of universities in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The university is a leader in teaching and research addressing critical challenges facing both the Tropics and rest of the world. La Trobe University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia and a member of IRUA (Innovative Research Universities of Australia). Transcript​: La Trobe University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Melbourne program is located at La Trobe University. Founded in 1964, La Trobe is an AACSB member and is accredited by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia, and a member of Innovative Research Universities of Australia (IRUA). La Trobe is 1/10 recognized as Australia’s best university for research in Microbiology and equal ranked in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Veterinary Science (Excellence in Research for Australia 2012). Its main campus is situated in one of the world's most liveable cities, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. Macquarie University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia Transcript​: Macquarie University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Sydney program is located at Macquarie University. Founded in 1964, Macquarie is accredited by the Department of Education and the Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia. Its graduate school is AACSB-accredited. Macquarie is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. University of Newcastle Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia Transcript​: University of Newcastle Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Newcastle program is located at the University of Newcastle. Founded in 1951, Newcastle is AACSB-accredited and accredited by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia. According to QS World University Rankings, the University of Newcastle is recognized as Australia’s #1 University under 50 years of age and ranked top 100 in the world for engineering, technology, and computer science. CHINA Tsinghua University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited research university and a member of the prestigious C9 League of universities (similar to our Ivy League). Transcript​: Tsinghua University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in China program is located at Tsinghua University. Founded in 1911, Tsinghua is an AACSB-accredited research university and member of the prestigious C9 League of universities. According to the 2015 QS World Rankings, Tsinghua University is ranked the top Chinese university, top BRIC university, and #47 overall university in the world. The current and former presidents of China are both alumni of the university. COSTA RICA 2/10 Universidad Veritas Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and authorized by the National Council of Private Higher Education (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Privada, or CONESUP) Transcript​: Universidad Veritas Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Costa Rica program is located at Universidad Veritas. Founded in 1976, Veritas is accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and authorized by the National Council of Private Higher Education (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Privada, or CONESUP). Recognized as the first private university in Costa Rica, Veritas is well-regarded for architecture and design. CZECH REPUBLIC University of Economics, Prague (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze) Accreditation(s)​: ​Certified with EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development Transcript​: University of Economics Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Prague is located at the University of Economics, Prague (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze). Founded in 1953, the University of Economics is certified with EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. ECUADOR Universidad San Francisco de Quito Accreditation(s)​: ​Ecuadorian Council of Evaluation and Accreditation of High Education Transcript​: Universidad San Francisco de Quito Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Ecuador and our Semester in the Galapagos are located at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Founded in 1988, the university is accredited by the Ecuadorian Council of Evaluation and Accreditation of High Education. Universidad San Francisco de Quito ranks as one of the three-top universities (category A) in the ranking of Ecuadorian universities. ENGLAND University of Roehampton 3/10 Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of State for Universities, Science and Cities and also the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Transcript​: University of Roehampton Academic Highlight: ​Our London Semester program is located at the University of Roehampton. Founded in 1975, Roehampton is accredited by the Ministry of State for Universities, Science, and Cities and also the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Roehampton is the most research intensive modern university in the UK, according to Higher Education Funding Council for England. University of Westminster Accreditation(s)​: Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for Universities, Science and Cities Transcript​: University of Westminster Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester at the University of Westminster program is located at the University of Westminster. Founded in 1838, Westminster is accredited by the Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for Universities, Science, and Cities. The 2013 QS World University Rankings ranked the university's Media, Communications, and Journalism 1st (UK), 2nd (EU), 19th (World). The Complete University Guide (CUG) ranked the university's Art & Design within the top ten in the UK (6th) for 2014. FRANCE IAU College Accreditation(s)​: IAU College (formerly the Institute for American Universities) holds an Absolute Charter awarded by the Regents of the State University of New York, is registered with the French Ministry of Education and recognized by the Recteur of the Université d’Aix-Marseille. Transcript​: IAU College transcript Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Aix-en-Provence program is located at IAU College (formerly the Institute for American Universities). Founded in 1957, IAU holds an Absolute Charter awarded by the Regents of the State University of New York, is registered with the French Ministry of Education, and recognized by the Recteur of the Université d’Aix-Marseille. Institute Catholique de Paris Accreditation(s)​: Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for Universities, Science and Cities Transcript​: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Paris program is located at Institute Catholique de Paris. Founded in 1875, Institute Catholique de Paris is accredited by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France. 4/10 GERMANY Valparaiso University of Chicago at Reutlingen University Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the US Higher Learning Commission Transcript​: Valparaiso (US transcript) Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Germany program is run by Valparaiso University of Chicago at Reutlingen University. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso is accredited by a number of organizations, including The Higher Learning Commission and AACSB. GHANA University of Cape Coast Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the National Accreditation Board under the Ministry of Education. Transcript​: University of Cape Coast Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Ghana program is located at the University of Cape Coast. Founded in 1962, Cape Coast is accredited by the National Accreditation Board under the Ministry of Education. GREECE Hellenic American University Accreditation(s)​: Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Transcript​: Hellenic American University