How to Get Accredited?

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Accreditation Process

Accreditation made easy by Gulf Commission for Higher Education Accreditation in six easy steps

1
Apply for Accreditation

You have to submit your application through the form available on the website.

2
Documents Will Be Reviewed

As part of the evaluation preparation process, the Gulf Commission for Higher Education Accreditation evaluates the documents.

3
Primary Assessment

A primary assessment is conducted by the team responsible for it.

4
Deciding Process

The assessment's deliverables are reviewed by the accreditation decision committee and manager, who then decide whether to provide accreditation.

5
Result of the Assessment

Assessment reports, nonconformity cases, accreditation scope, evidence supporting corrective actions, accreditation team recommendations, etc.

6
Final Findings

Within the allotted time frame, Gulf Commission for Higher Education Accreditation submits corrective action documentation for findings closure.

Accreditation Process For GCC Member States

Accreditation Classification

Accreditation Pathways

Institutional Accreditation

Accreditation designed for universities, colleges, and higher education centers seeking full institutional recognition. GCHEA evaluates leadership, governance, academic quality, faculty credentials, and sustainability standards in alignment with U.S. Department of Education and GCC quality frameworks.

Programmatic Accreditation

Focused on specific academic disciplines, including Engineering, Business, Education, and Health Sciences. This ensures that each program meets global industry and educational benchmarks, promoting competitiveness and innovation.

Distance Learning Verification

GCHEA’s verification process ensures that online, hybrid, or distance programs align with both U.S. accreditation protocols and GCC e-learning quality benchmarks, guaranteeing authenticity and academic integrity.

Credit Transfer & Equivalency

Facilitating student mobility and international recognition, GCHEA collaborates with the Inter-State Council of Higher Education (U.S.) and Gulf ministries like Oman’s MoHERI, UAE’s CAA, and Saudi’s NCAAA to ensure smooth credit transfer and equivalency approvals.