Educational Institutions

IED is a private institution authorized to issue certified diplomas in the schools of Advanced Artistic Studies in Italy. The Bachelor of Arts (First Level Academic Diploma) is legally recognized by the MIUR (Ministry of Education, University and Research) in the category of High Artistic Training. The majority of IED Undergraduate and Master courses are officially accredited by the Ministries of Education and Research in countries where IED operates (Italy, Spain, Brazil).

The Architectural Engineering undergraduate program in the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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Accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and the Board of Architects in Malaysia (LAM). Both the two-year Master of Architecture (Part 2) and PgDip in Architecture: Professional Practice (Part 3) are ARB/RIBA accredited.

Colorado College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The most recent comprehensive review concluded in 2018, with the next site visit scheduled for 2028. A mid-cycle review was completed in summer 2022. All teacher preparation programs, including undergraduate and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs, are jointly accredited by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

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Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública (Ministry of Public Education). Holds SINAES (Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior) quality accreditations in several careers.

North Central Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Its accreditation was reaffirmed in March 2025, meeting all five criteria and 18 core components with no interim reporting required. This accreditation is crucial for students to access federal financial aid. The college does not offer specific professional architecture degree programs and therefore does not hold NAAB accreditation.

Adamson University holds an autonomous status granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines. There is no specific accreditation for the architecture program by a local professional body or international organizations like the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) readily available in public search results.

Cypress College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and is part of the North Orange County Community College District. The college received a reaffirmation of accreditation for seven years.

Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The architecture programs are regulated by the Council of Architecture (CoA), India.

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The University of Málaga is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain). The Bachelor of Architecture degree is a regulated profession and undergoes verification processes, implying official accreditation for the program within the Spanish education system.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD).

Illinois Valley Community College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1929, with reaffirmation in 2016-2017. The college participates in the HLC's Open Pathway toward accreditation, with the next comprehensive evaluation scheduled for April 5-6, 2027. While specific professional architecture accreditation is not applicable to its associate-level programs, other programs such as Nursing and Dental Assisting hold specialized accreditations.

Degrees are guaranteed by verification and accreditation procedures, including internal and external evaluations. The Master's Degree in Architecture's quality indicators can be checked through the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya).

The Master's Degree in Architecture is compliant with European directives 85/384/CEE, 85/14/CEE, 86/17/CEE for the profession of architect, indicating national and European recognition. Accreditation for university programs in Italy is handled at a national level by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR).

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Accredited nationally by AQU Catalunya and internationally with EURO-INF and EUR-ACE seals.