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CGAPUCA, licensed by DEI Africa Research Center (DARC #D0174) and BIHEB, upholds global education excellence through rigorous quality standards.
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Excellence in Education

“Upholding the highest standards of academic quality”
We are committed to rigorous accreditation processes that ensure institutions meet DARC Africa’s regional benchmarks and BIHEB’s global standards (QAHE/BSQ-recognized). Our multi-tiered framework validates faculty qualifications, curriculum relevance, and institutional integrity to deliver transformative education.

Equity & Accessibility

“Bridging educational gaps for underserved communities”
Founded in 2001 with a mission to eradicate poverty through education, we champion accessible learning—both physical and digital—for economically disadvantaged populations. Our accreditation empowers institutions serving these communities to offer quality theological and secular education.

Global Collaboration

“Strengthening education through partnerships”
Through strategic alliances with DARC (Africa), BIHEB, QAHE, and BSQ, we foster cross-border knowledge exchange, institutional partnerships, and harmonized accreditation standards. This ensures globally recognized qualifications for students and faculty mobility.

Continuous Improvement

“Driving innovation in quality assurance”
We mandate accredited institutions to undergo periodic reviews, self-assessments, and peer evaluations, ensuring sustained compliance and adaptation to evolving educational trends. Our process emphasizes transparency, accountability, and lifelong learning.

The Council for Global Accreditation of Private Universities & Colleges Association (CGAPUCA)

The Council for Global Accreditation of Private Universities & Colleges Association (CGAPUCA) is a distinguished accrediting body committed to upholding excellence in higher education. CGAPUCA is regionally accredited by the DEI Africa Research Center (DARC) in Ethiopia and Tanzania, with the accreditation serial number D0174, ensuring adherence to rigorous academic standards across the African continent. Additionally, CGAPUCA holds global accreditation through BIHEB, which is itself accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) and the British Standards Qualification (BSQ). This multi-tiered accreditation framework underscores CGAPUCA’s dedication to fostering quality education worldwide.

 

Accreditation is a voluntary yet essential process that validates the credibility and quality of educational institutions. By partnering with reputable accrediting agencies, CGAPUCA ensures that private universities and colleges meet internationally recognized benchmarks. Our affiliations with DARC, BIHEB, QAHE, and BSQ reflect our commitment to transparency, academic integrity, and continuous improvement. Through these accreditations, CGAPUCA empowers institutions to enhance their credibility, attract global recognition, and provide students with education that meets the highest standards of excellence.

Our mission and vision

A commitment to equitable quality education, poverty eradication, and global accreditation standards through innovation and exclusivity.

Our Mission

CGAPUCA strives to change the lives of people with lower economy to a better status and access of quality education and professional opportunities to eradicate poverty, ignorance absolutely through theological and secular higher Institutionalization and professionalism.

Our Vision

A world where every individual, regardless of economic status, has equal access to accredited, transformative education and professional growth opportunities.

Our Values

We uphold integrity, exclusivity, and excellence in education. Committed to transparency, innovation, and empowerment, we foster global collaboration to advance equitable access to quality learning for all.

Why Accredit your institution with Us?

Accreditation is a formal, independent evaluation process that certifies whether an educational institution or program meets established quality standards. It serves as a mark of credibility, ensuring that schools, colleges, and universities provide education that meets recognized benchmarks for faculty qualifications, curriculum rigor, student outcomes, and institutional integrity.

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Latest accreditation milestones, institutional partnerships, educational innovations, and impact stories on global access to quality higher education.

Full Accreditation

The highest tier of recognition, awarded after rigorous audits (including DARC/BIHEB reviews), renewable every 5 years.

Global Partnership Accreditation

For institutions seeking international collaboration, leveraging CGAPUCA’s BIHEB-backed global standards (recognized by QAHE/BSQ).

Programmatic Accreditation

Focuses on specific degree programs (e.g., Engineering, Business) to ensure they meet industry and global benchmarks (via QAHE/BSQ recognition).

We evaluates the entire university/college against CGAPUCA’s standards (aligned with DARC Africa and BIHEB). Covers governance, faculty, infrastructure, and student outcomes.

Institutional Accreditation 95%
Programmatic Accreditation 90%
Provisional Accreditation 85%
Global Partnership Accreditation 80%

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The accreditation process involves self-evaluation and external review, helping institutions identify strengths and areas for improvement. International students and institutions prefer accredited schools for exchanges, collaborations, and degree recognition.

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