The Council for Global Accreditation of Private Universities & Colleges Association (CGAPUCA) is a distinguished accrediting body established in 2001 that ensures quality in higher education through regional (DARC Africa) and global (BIHEB/QAHE/BSQ) accreditation standards.

Private universities, colleges, and online/digital education providers committed to meeting DARC Africa’s regional standards (No: D0174) and BIHEB’s global benchmarks (QAHE/BSQ-recognized).

Accreditation validates an institution’s credibility, enhances global recognition, improves student employability, and ensures compliance with faculty, curriculum, and infrastructure standards.

Regional: Accredited by DEI Africa Research Center (DARC) in Ethiopia/Tanzania (No: D0174).
• Global: Recognized through BIHEB, which is accredited by QAHE and BSQ.

The process involves self-assessment, peer reviews, and site visits, typically taking 6–24 weeks depending on the institution’s readiness and type (Provisional/Full).

To eradicate poverty and ignorance by providing underserved communities access to quality theological/secular education through accredited institutions.

Yes! CGAPUCA supports distance/online education since its founding in 2001, ensuring digital programs meet the same rigorous standards as physical campuses.

Through collaboration with DARC, BIHEB, QAHE, and BSQ, requiring institutions to undergo periodic reviews, audits, and continuous improvement.

Submit a formal application via CGAPUCA’s website, followed by documentation review, evaluations, and site visits. Fees vary by accreditation type.