ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
What is Accreditation?
Internal Quality Management (IQM)
Developing an internal quality management system (IQM) has always been the scope of Girne American University (GAU) for the past two decades. Equally, we have started to explore and use new pedagogical methods that are more student-centered, and to implement competence-based approaches to teaching and learning. Internal quality management system (IQM) enables us to improve and strengthen the methods used for the requirements of a competence-based higher education and to support the enhancement of a student-centered learning approach. Therefore, we are constantly working to improve and strengthen our curriculums, teaching and assessment methods and students’ learning strategies.
External Accrediting Bodies
Accreditation is a quality assurance process where higher education institutions’ academic programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met. If standards are met, accredited status is granted by the external accrediting body.
Accreditation and internal quality management (IQM) are parallel to each other, both aims to review, improove and strengthen the requirements of a competence-based higher education by an assessment of the outcomes of the teaching-learning process.
GAU has its leading Faculties accredited by prestigious accrediting bodies in Europe and USA. Furthermore, we are following the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (the ESG) through the accreditation bodies in Europe.
Accreditation of an external body not only provides us excellence in teaching-learnig process but also;
Reinforces a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and creativity.
Creates a greater visibility for our University.
Provides prestige and credibility for our diplomas and therefore for our graduates.
We are proud of the accreditations we have earned and maintained for our academic programs and we are constantly striving to receive new ones. You are most welcome to visit us in person for further information and/or any questions you may have. You may contact me at judegideon@gau.edu.tr
We look forward to seeing you become a member of the GAU family!
Gideon Jude
Accreditations Coordinator
Engagements
Observatory Magna Charta Universitatum

Signatory
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Accreditations
YÖK
Yükseköğretimin tüm düzeyleri için etkili ve koordineli bir merkezi plânlamanın olmaması, ...

Accredited
YÖDAK
KKTC Yükseköğretim Denetleme ve Akreditasyon Kurumu (YÖDAK)

Accredited
WebsiteIACBE
The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) was founded in 1997 in ...

Accredited
WebsiteUDH
Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications

Accredited
WebsiteDGCA
Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Accredited
WebsiteUK NARIC
UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and opinion on vocational ...

Accredited
WebsiteUNWTO
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of ...

Accredited
WebsiteEAQUALS
The Board are responsible to the EAQUALS membership for determining proposals for the ...

Accredited
WebsiteEDEXCEL
Edexcel was formed in 1996 by the merger of the Business and Technology Education Council ...

Accredited
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Memberships
Graduates of Girne American University's (GAU) Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Electrical Electronics Engineering programs satisfy the accreditation requirements of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) via ASIIN accreditation (a subsidiary of ENAAE).
https://www.pec.org.pk/schedule_second.aspx
https://www.enaee.eu/members-2/?members_search=ASIIN&members_search_submit=Search
ESN
Erasmus Student Network

Member
WebsiteIABC
International Association of Business Communicators

Member
WebsiteIAA
International Award

Member
WebsiteEAIE
European Association for International Education

Member
WebsiteAHLA
American Hotel & Lodging Association

Member
WebsiteAMFORTH
World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training

Member
WebsiteIH-RA
International Hotel & Restaurant Association

Member
WebsiteHCIMA
http://ih-ra.com/

Member
WebsiteSKAL International
Travel Professionals Organisation

Member
WebsiteInstutue Paul Bocuse
Institut Paul Bocuse

Member
WebsiteNMEA
National Marine Electronics Association

Member
WebsiteCUA
Cyprus Universities Association

Member
WebsiteIUSARC
International Universities Search & Rescue Council

Member
WebsiteEUCEN
European University Continuing Education Network

Member
WebsiteObservatory Magna Charta Universitatum
Observatory Magna Charta Universitatum

Member
WebsiteUKBA TIER 4 SPONSOR
UKBA TIER 4 SPONSOR

Member
WebsiteFUIW
Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

Member
WebsiteCIS
Mediterranean Universities Union

Member
WebsiteCIS
Council of International Schools

Member
WebsiteIVETA
International Vocational Education and Training Association

Member
WebsiteIAU
International Association of Universities

Member
WebsiteEURHODIP
International association supporting hospitality and tourism education and training.

Member
WebsiteEDUNIVERSAL
Business school and university ranking worldwide

Member
WebsiteEAAE
European Association for Architectural Education

Member
WebsiteStudy In North Cyprus
Study In North Cyprus

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