American Management University (AMU) is a nonprofit private higher-education institution legally registered in France, serving students worldwide through degree, research, and competency-based programs. This page lists AMU’s official authorizations, accreditations, and memberships with recognized international quality-assurance bodies.
AMU is a legally registered non-profit, private higher-education institution (“établissement d’enseignement supérieur privé”) headquartered at 11 Rue de Magdebourg, 75016 Paris, France.
The university operates under the Code de l’Éducation and holds “hors contrat” status, meaning it functions as an independent private university that is not publicly funded. This confirms legal operation in France but is distinct from public-university status.
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AMU provides an accessible education thanks to our belief in flexibility. At American Management University, we believe we can make a difference.
| Logo | Accrediting Body | Country | Status | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMI – Chartered Management Institute CMI is the UK’s chartered professional body for management and leadership. AMU’s Master of Business Administration has received CMI recognition and eligibility for CMI membership and certification. | United Kingdom | Program Recognition | |
| IARC – International Accreditation and Recognition Council IARC is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Kyrgyz Republic and Moldova, accrediting institutions and programs that demonstrate academic rigor and compliance with international quality standards. | Kyrgyz Republic / Moldova | Accredited Institution | Our Certificate of Accrediation from IARC. See IARC’s registration certificate with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Education. |
| ACCREDITAT (TESOL 120-hour program only) ACCREDITAT is a UK-based accrediting body focused on English language and teacher-training programs, ensuring adherence to international TESOL standards. | United Kingdom | Program Accreditation | |
| MACCA – Management and Accreditation Council for Colleges & Academies MACCA provides institutional accreditation and capacity-building for business and management schools worldwide, emphasizing ethics and accountability. | Global | Accredited Institution | Certificate of Instiutional Accreditation can be found here. |
| QAHE – Quality Assurance in Higher Education QAHE is an independent international quality assurance body that accredits institutions based on governance, integrity, academic standards, and continual improvement. | US/UK | Accredited Institution | See our listings for AMU Paris and AMU USA. |
| Logo | Organization | Country | Status | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACBSP – Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ACBSP is a U.S. CHEA-recognized accrediting body that promotes excellence in business education through continuous improvement. AMU holds educational membership while aligning its business programs with ACBSP standards. ACBSP requires instiutions seeking accreditation are members for a minimum of two (2) years. | United States | Educational Member | |
| ATHEA – Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation ATHEA is a Vienna-based quality-assurance association registered in Austria, promoting ethical and transparent practices among transnational higher-education institutions. ATHEA operates in alignment with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), and is currently in the process of seeking official listing with the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR), which represents adherence to the principles of the Bologna Process. Membership with ATHEA reflects AMU’s dedication to providing accessible, internationally oriented higher education that meets evolving global standards. AMU Paris will soon pursue official accreditation with ATHEA. | Austria | Institutional Member | |
| IACBE – International Accreditation Council for Business Education IACBE is a U.S. CHEA-recognized accrediting body assessing academic quality in business and management programs worldwide. AMU holds educational membership for professional development and quality benchmarking. | United States | Educational Member | |
| ECBE – European Council for Business Education ECBE is a European quality network that promotes the continuous enhancement of business and management education, aligned with the Bologna Process and EQF standards. AMU is an institutional member. | Belgium | Institutional Member | ecbe.eu |
| CONIES – Council on International Higher Education Supervision CONIES is a European association of universities and quality networks that fosters cooperation, supervision, and mutual recognition across global higher-education systems. AMU is an affiliate member. | Austria | Affiliate Member |
AMU also has validation agreements with several other universities in Europe and in the United States. Ask us about our other partners if you are interested in dual degrees. What this means is that a student may graduate from AMU and pay an additional fee to our partner. This allows our students to receive two degrees at the same time!
