CIU Kepha Institute
School / Degree Accreditation
Recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education's Official Directory and Accredited by SASCCOC.
Recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education's Official
The Chinese Ministry of Education’s Education Foreign-related Supervision Information Network is a specialized website for the Ministry of Education to release supervision and management information on various foreign-related education activities. Information on foreign schools can be verified on the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Education Foreign-related Supervision Information Network.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Columbia International University, including all of its schools, is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Columbia International University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia International University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Authoritative American Media Ratings
Forbes ADVISOR Ranked #1 Best Online College in South Carolina for 2024
BEST COLLEGES Consistently Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Online Course Development
BEST COLLEGES Consistently Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Online Course Development
Ranked among the best universities in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News World Report
CIU Ranked #2 in the “Social Mobility” Category Among Southern Regional Universities
CIU Ranked #16 in the “Best Value” Category Among Southern Regional Universities
CIU’s Overall Ranking Among Southern Regional Universities Jumped from #45 in 2024 to #29 in 2025
