GAU is a signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory (Signatory) and the United Nations Global Compact (Signatory) reflecting its commitment to academic integrity, ethical governance, and global responsibility.
The most visible specifications which form the international identity of GAU are its accreditations and international memberships.
GAU is recognized by the Higher Education Council of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (YODAK) and Higher Education Council of Turkey (YOK).
Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (UDH), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and EAQUALS.
The Business Faculty of the university is accredited by the International Business Education Assembly, USA (IACBE) and European Council Business Union (ECBE).
GAU is also recognized by the NARIC (National Accreditation and Information Centre of Great Britain) which is important for the students who undertake their higher education and career ship in the UK.
Tourism programs are accredited by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
GAU Faculty of Medicine is listed by World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
The University is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD), Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Leading Hospitality Schools in Europe (EUROPID), World Association of Hospitality & Tourism Education and Training (AMFORHT), European Council of International Schools (ECIS), Council of International Schools (CIS), European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE), International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE), Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Nursing Education Programs (HEPDAK), Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED). GAU is a founding member of the American Education Consortium (AEC) which is an international organization established to support the relations between the international establishments with the American system of education.
GAU programs are also recognized by the Education Ministries of Eastern Europe and USA together with Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and many other countries.