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Institutions Whose Degrees are Illegal to Use in Texas

Consonant with its responsibilities under Chapter 61 of the Texas Education Code and rules promulgated pursuant thereto, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board annually reviews the institutions included on this list.

"Fraudulent or substandard degree" means a degree conferred in Texas in violation of the Texas Education Code; conferred in another state in violation of that state's laws; conferred in another state by an institution that was not accredited by an accreditor recognized by the Coordinating Board and that has not been approved by the Coordinating Board for its degrees to be used in Texas; or conferred outside the United States by an institution that the Coordinating Board determines is not the equivalent of an accredited or authorized degree. (Texas Educational Code, Chapter 61, Section 61.302)

The Texas Penal Code (Section 32.52) prohibits the use of fraudulent or substandard degrees "in a written or oral advertisement or other promotion of a business; or with the intent to: obtain employment; obtain a license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation; obtain a promotion, a compensation or other benefit, or an increase in compensation or other benefit, in employment or in the practice of a trade, profession, or occupation; obtain admission to an educational program in this state; or gain a position in government with authority over another person, regardless of whether the actor receives compensation for the position." Violation of this law is a Class B misdemeanor.

Name	Location	Remarks
Abba Institute	Uvalde, San Antonio, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. In 1998, awarded Doctor of naturopathy degrees.
Académie Européene d'Informatisation World Information Distributed University	Belgium	The Belgian government has referred to the entity as a diploma mill and has confirmed that this entity has no authority to issue degrees. It appears to be linked with a similar entity in Russia.
Academy for Contemporary Research		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Academy of Healing Arts		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Academy of Natural Therapies	Hawaii; California; Wyoming; Montana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order in Hawaii on 3/19/2003. Relocated to CA, then to either WY or MT.
Academy of Religious & Spiritual Studies		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Adam Smith University	Liberia; Saipan	No degree-granting authority from Liberia or Saipan.
Adams and Washington University, King College of Professional Studies	England	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Addison State University	Ontario	No degree-granting authority from Ontario. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
Adjunct College	Canyon, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims to be branch campus of the fraudulent Warnborough University.
Advanced Education Trust		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Advanced Learning Network	Vermont	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No Vermont authority to grant degrees.
Akamai University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Al Qasim University	Pakistan	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Albert University	Delaware	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Alexandria University	Nevada	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Presence on the Internet only.
All Saints American University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Almeda College (University)	Florida; Idaho	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by legal action in Florida.
Ambai University	Massachusetts	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Has no degree-granting authority in Massachusetts.
Ambassador University Corporation		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims accreditation by apostille; apostilles are not accreditation indicators. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information on apostilles.It has no affiliation to Ambassador University in Big Sandy, Texas which was an accredited institution before it closed in 1997.
American Capital University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
American Central University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American City University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American Coastline University	Hawaii; New York; California; Russia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Has a Los Angeles mail-forwarding address. No degree-granting authority from Russia, as claimed.
American College of Health Science	Austin, Texas	See College of Life Science.
American Columbus University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American Global University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American Independent International University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American Institute of Management Studies	Hawaii; Indonesia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order in Hawaii on 8/6/2002.
American International University of Management and Technology	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 7/22/2002.
American National University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Incorporated in HI, but operated from CA. HI dissoved corporation on 12/5/2002.
American Pac-West International University		See Pacific Western University.
American Pacific University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
American State University	Hawaii	AKA Hamilton University. See Hamilton University. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
American States College	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI on 4/15/2004.
American University for Humanities		See American University of Hawaii.
American University of Asturias	Spain	No degree-granting authority from Spain. Closed by Spanish authorities.
American University of Hawaii	Republic of Georgia; Hawaii; Mississippi; India; Lebanon; Armenia; & other nations	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Operates in the Republic of Georgia as American University for Humanities. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
American University of London	Houston, Texas; Nevis; United Kindom; Sri Lanka	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Incorporated in Nevis.
American World University	Hawaii; Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI on 2/12/2004.
Americana University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Americus University	Washington DC	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Ameritech University	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia.
Amstead University	New Mexico	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Anacrusis Institute	Greece; United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from Greece or the United Kingdom. Greece does not recognize private degree suppliers. Related to the American University of London.
Anderson University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Anglo American University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Incorporated in HI, but operated in CA. Closed in HI by court order.
Ashford University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1). Not to be confused with the legitimate Ashford University in Iowa (the former Franciscan University).
Ashington University	British Virgin Islands; Louisiana	No degree-granting authority from the British Virgin Islands.
Ashwood University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Athenaeum U	Panama; United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from Panama or the United Kingdom. Panamanian incorporation does not confer degree authority.
Atlantic International University	Hawaii; Florida	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Azaliah	New Mexico; South Africa; Asia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Bangalore Inst of Science, Tech. and Mgt	India	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Barrington University	Alabama	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Belford University	Houston, Texas; Pakistan; United Arab Emirates	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Under investigation by the AG for operating from a mail forwarding service in Houston. Diplomas mailed from the UAE. Previously had a presence in NV or AZ.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Global Education		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Berne University	Pennsylvania; St. Kitts; Virginia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Approval revoked by St. Kitts, February 2006.
Bienville University	Louisiana; Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by state action in LA. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Bircham International University	United Kingdom; Spain; Bahamas	No degree-granting authority from Spain (AACRAO evaluation).
Blackstone University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Brantridge University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Has ceased operations.
Breyer State University	Alabama; Idaho	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
Bridgewater University	United Kingdom; Seychelles	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom or Seychelles.
Brighton University	Missouri; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in HI on 12/31/2002.
Britain College of Management and Science	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
British American Business Institute		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Bronte International University	Caribbean; Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Formerly known as Trinity College and University.
Business and Computer University College	Lebanon	No degree-granting authority from Lebanon. May be branch of the unaccredited American University of Hawaii.
Buxton University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
C & E American University Institute	Lebanon	No degree-granting authority from Lebanon.
Cal Southern University	Houston, Texas; Niue	No degree-granting authority from the CB no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. It claims to be located in the Caribbean. Not to be confused with the unaccredited but California State approved California Southern University in Santa Anna, California known prior to October 2007 as Southern California University for Professional Studies or the regionally accredited University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California.
Calamus International University	British West Indies	No degree-granting authority from any government in the British West Indies.
California Miramar University		Formerly Pacific Western University. See Pacific Western University.
California Pacific University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Cambridge International University	South Africa	No degree-granting authority from South Africa.
Cambridge State University	Hawaii; Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name. Closed by HI court. HI assessed a $25,000 civil penalty. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Canbourne University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Canyon College	Idaho	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Capital American University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Carrington University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Center College of Executive & Professional Development	India	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Center of University Studies Graduate College		See Degree.com.
Center State University of Executive & Professional Development	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
Central Pacific University	Hawaii; Delaware; Dubai	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Has ceased operations in Hawaii but may still be active as a Delaware corporation owned from Dubai.
Central State University	California; Canada	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from Canada. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
Century University	New Mexico	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
CETEC University	Santo Domingo	Closed. Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 5/19/83.
Chadwick University	Alabama	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Chase University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Chelsea University	United Kingdom	The Higher Education Governance and Health Professions Team Department for Education and Skills reports: "It has never been recognised as a university with UK degree awarding powers.
Christian Leadership University	New York	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
CIFAS University	Santo Domingo	Closed. Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 11/16/84. Disapproved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana as of 10/18/1984.
City University of L.A.	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Clayton College of Natural Health	Alabama	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Clayton University	Hong Kong; Missouri; India; Nigeria	No accreditation from a CB recognised accreditor. No degree-granting authority from China. It is not clear if this entity is a continuation of the unaccredited Missouri institution, but it claims to be. Claims to be affiliated with institutions in India, China, and Nigeria, but it has no degree-granting authority from those countries.
Clermont College of Business	Montana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Appears to be offshoot of Prescott College, closed by Hawaii.
College of Life Science	Austin, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Offered Doctor of Natural Hygiene degrees by correspondence, declined to apply for a certificate of authority. On 8/15/1986, the institution and its owner, Mr. T. C. Fry, were permanently enjoined from violating Texas law.
College of Medical & Health Sciences	St. Lucia
Colony University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Colorado University of Naturopathic Medicine	Spain; British Virgin Islands	No degree-granting authority from Spain or the British Virgin Islands.
Columbia Commonwealth University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Columbia Pacific University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Columbia State University	Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order. Not a state-supported university as implied by the name.
Columbus University	Louisiana; Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by state action in Louisiana. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Commonwealth Open University	Virgin Islands	No degree-granting authority from any government in the Virgin Islands.
Communion of Saints Seminary	Oregon	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Oregon reports this institution is operating illegally and its degrees are invalid for use in Oregon.
Concordia Ivy College	Hawaii; Taiwan	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Concordia University	Virgin Islands; Spain; Dominica; Liberia; Indonesia	No degree-granting authority from Spain, Dominica; Liberia; Indonesia, or any government in the Virgin Islands. Not to be confused with the various legitimate institutions using the term "Concordia."
Continuing Career Institute	Dallas, Texas	This entity and Samuel Barnett Haynes, its director, were enjoined from violating TX law on 12/10/1981 by the TX AG. They issued 7 diplomas which counterfeited a legitimate Texas university's degrees.
Cosmopolitan Univ		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Formerly located in MO; current location unknown.
Cranston University	Singapore; Nevada?	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Internet-based only.
Crown Church College & University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Culture University	Hawaii	See University of Honolulu
Degree.com	San Antonio, Texas; Florida; Mexico	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from Mexico. DBA Monterrey Institute of Graduate Studies and as the Center for University Studies Graduate School.
Del Sur Christian College	San Antonio, Texas	See National Christian University.
Diamond Head University		See IOND University.
Donsbach University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Dream Institute, The		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Dublin Metropolitan University	Ireland	No degree-granting authority from Ireland.
Earlscroft University	United Kingdom, Commonwealth, Seychelles	No degree-granting authority from The United Kingdom, and British Commonwealth government, or Seychelles.
Earthnet Institute	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in Hawaii by court order in 2005.
East Point University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Eastern Caribbean University	Smithville, Texas; St. Kitts	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. St. Kitts location consisted of a post office box. Entity was run from a private residence in Texas. Offered degrees based on fictitious degree requirements and fictititous disciplines, most notably master's degrees were offered in "Classical Studies" which actually was the study of any "classic" TV or movies series such as "I Love Lucy" or the James Bond movies. Closed by action of the CB.
Eden University		See University of Honolulu.
Edenvale University	Dallas, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No contact information is given on this entity's website, one of the warning signs an entity may offer fraudulent or substandard degrees, but the entity returns inquiries to its website from Dallas, Texas, a violation of Texas law.
Edison University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not to be confused with the accredited Thomas Edison University in New Jersey.
Ellington University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Esoteric Theological Seminary	Granbury, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. AKA University of Esoterica.
Euclid University	Belgium; Pakistan; Central African Republic; Chad	No degree-granting authority from Belgium. Operates from Belgium, headquartered in Pakistan.
European College of Medicine	United Kingdom	Division of St Luke College of Medicine.
European Graduate School	New York; Switzerland	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Holds Swiss canton approval, which is not recognized as a legitimizing factor by Swiss universities.
European University of Ireland	Ireland	No degree-granting authority from Ireland.
Fairfax University	Louisiana; Montana; South Dakota; United Kingdom	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Fairmont International University		New name of Preston University. See Preston University.
Farington University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Fort Young University	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia.
Foundation University	The Netherlands	No degree-granting authority from The Netherlands.
Frederick Taylor International University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Friends International Christian University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI on 8/26/2002.
Glencullen University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Glenford University	Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by state action.
Golden Pacific University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI on 8/26/2002.
Golden State University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Name changed to Honolulu University of the Arts Sciences & Humanities.
Greenleaf University	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Degrees banned for use in Sweden.
Greenwich University	Hawaii; Norfolk Island; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by Australian government.
Halifax University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Hamilton University	Wyoming; Hawaii; The Bahamas	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Operated in HI as American State University. Relocated to WY as Hamilton University. Changed name to Richardson University.
Hampton Bay University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Hampton College	Nevada	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not to be confused with the legitimate Hampton University in Virginia.
Harrington University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Closed by the British government. Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Hartford University	Vanatu	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims of Minnesota location are false. Apparently licensed on island of Vanatu in South Pacific.
Hartland University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Hartley University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Hawaii American University	Hawaii; California; China	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 7/1/2002.
Hawaii College of Pharmacy	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Hawaii IOND University		See IOND University.
Heed University	Wisconsin; Florida; Caribbean	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Holos University	Missouri; Norfolk Island; South Dakota	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Honolulu University	Hawaii	See University of Honolulu.
Honolulu University of the Arts Sciences & Humanities	Hawaii	See Golden State University.
Honolulu USA		See University of Honolulu USA.
Illawarra College	New Hampshire; Virginia; Australia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from New Hampshire, Virginia, or Australia.
Institute for Creative Process		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Institute for Human Dynamics		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Institute for Science in Mind		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Institute of Executive & Professional Development	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia.
Institute of New Media & Technology		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
InTech University	Liberia	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
InterAmerican University	New York; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not to be confused with the accredited InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico.
Intermountain Institute of Natural Health	Idaho	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Is linked to the St. Luke School of Medicine operation.
International East-West University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court on 1/20/2004.
International Graduate Center	Vermont; St. Croix, US Virgin Islands	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
International MBS	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia.
International Mid Pac College	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
International Organization for Nontraditional Distance Education		Longer version of the name of IOND University. See IOND University.
International TESOL College	Mexico; Houston, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Located in Mexico, but claims to be located in Houston. Falsely claims to have approval from the state of Texas.
International Theological University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
International University	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
International University for Graduate Studies	New York; St. Kitts	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
International University of Professional Studies	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
IOND University	Hawaii; Japan; Phillippines	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. AKA Diamond Head University. AKA Hawaii IOND University. Its website misleadingly claims the institution is "identical to U.S. Harvard University, the oldest university in America," a claim related only to its tax exempt status and not to educational quality. Claims to be approved by the Philippines, though that appears to consist of a claim of affiliation with some Philippine universities, which does not constitute approval to operate. Oregon reports the University of Lotz, Poland, denies it has an affiliation with this entity as claimed by IOND.
Irish International University	Malaysia; Cambodia; Kenya; United Kingdom; Switzerland; Seborga; Ireland	The Irish government has requested that Malaysia close this entity on grounds that it is neither Irish nor a university. Claims to be located in Ireland but has no degree-granting authority from Ireland. Claims to be accredited by the Old Principality of Seborga, which has not demonstrated it has authority to issue degree-granting. Oregon reports that this entity has received a business license from a Swiss canton, which does not denote approval of the entity as a provider of degrees in Switzerland. Also offers degrees from sites in Cambodia, Kenya, and the United Kingdom.
Irish University Business School	Ireland	No degree-granting authority from Ireland.
James Cook Medical School	San Antonio, Texas; Cook Islands	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Approved by the Cook Islands in 1999, but approval was removed in 2004.
James Monroe University	Liberia, operated from Washington, Idaho and Arizona.	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
John Thomas	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Kalinga University	India	No degree-granting authority in India. Not to be confused with the legitimate Kalinga of the Phillippines.
Kennedy-Western University	California; Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Name changing to Warren National University.
Kensington University	Hawaii, California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Kent College	Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Kingdom College of Natural Health	Louisiana; Wyoming; Guam; Russia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Kingsfield University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Knightsbridge University	Denmark	No degree-granting authority in Denmark.
LaCrosse University	Mississippi; Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by LA Board of Regents for failure to gain accreditation. Moved to MS. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Lamberhurst University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Lambert University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Formerly Newport Asia Pacific University.
Landsfield University	Seychelles	No degree-granting authority from Seychelles.
LaSalle University	Louisiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed. Not to be confused with the legitimate LaSalle University in Pennsylvania.
Laureate University	United Kingdom?; Canada?	No degree-granting authority from any government. Not to be confused with Laureate Education, Inc., which operates the regionally accredited Walden University.
Leibniz	New Mexico; Italy	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Leugenia University	South Carolina	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from South Carolina.
Lexington University	online; Nevada?	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Lincoln International University, Inc.	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Lincoln University	New Mexico; Italy	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Logos Bible College	Fort Worth, El Paso, Texas; Florida	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Offered degrees without a certificate of authority.
London College of Technology	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Madison University	Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Manhattan University	Hawaii; British Columbia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in HI by court order.
Marlborough University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Medical College of London	United Kingdom; Montserrat	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Montserrat approval invalid without UK approval.
Medical University of the Americas	Belize	Oregon reports this entity does not meet its standards for foreign degrees.
Midwest Missouri University	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Does not exist as a degree-granting entity under Missouri law.
Midwestern University	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not to be confused with the legitimate Midwestern University in Illinois or Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Missouri.
Miranda International University	Tennesee, Washington, Seborga (Italy)	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Monterrey Institute of Graduate Studies	San Antonio, Texas	See Degree.com.
Monticello University	Kansas; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in HI by court order.
Myers College Online		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims to be located in the United States, but its website lists no location. Claims accreditation with the unrecognized International Distance Learning Accrediting Association and the unrecognized The Regional Education Accreditation Commission. Not to be confused with the legitimate Myers University, Cleveland OH.
Nation State University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Nation University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
National Christian University	San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, Garland, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Assessed administrative penalties for violation of TX law.
National University of America	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court on 1/3/2004.
New Manhattan University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Newport Asia Pacific University		Renamed Lambert University. See Lambert University.
Newport University	Hawaii; Lebanon	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Newton University	British Columbia; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Nobel University	South Korea	No degree-granting authority from South Korea.
North United University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Northwestern International University, Ltd.	Cyprus; Denmark	No degree-granting authority from Cyprus or Denmark.
Novus University	Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
Oaklands University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Contact is in the United Kingdom; other locations are unknown.
Open University of America	Puerto Rico	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Open University of Lincoln	Nebraska	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Fictitious entity.
Oxford International University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Not to be confused with the legitimate Oxford University in England.
Pacific Basin University School of Medicine	El Paso, Texas; New Mexico; Mexico	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Offers courses in Juarez, Mexico & has PO Box in NM. Claims to be approved to operate a medical school in Micronesia, however it has no presence in that country.
Pacific Coast University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Pacific Southern University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Pacific Western University	Hawaii; China; Hong Kong	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. AKA PacWest International University. AKA American Pac-West International University. It is unclear if this entity is connected to the California entity with the same name.
Pacific Western University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. It is unclear if this entity is connected to the Hawaii, China, & Hong Kong entity with the same name.
Pacific Yale Univesity	Hawaii; California; South Korea	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. AKA Pylon University.
Panama Canal University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
PanAmerican University	Liberia	No degree-granting authority from Liberia.
Paramount University of Technology	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Parkwood University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Pebble Hills University	Italy; Australia	Claimed degree-granting authority from subnational entities (Seborga in Italy & Hutt River Province in Australia) is not recognized as legitimate legal authorization.
Personal Therapy Institute		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Pickering University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
Port Rhode University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Prescott College of Business and Leadership Studies	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in HI by court order.
Preston University	Alabama; Wyoming; Pakistan; Dubai; The Netherlands	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. DBA, or connected with, Universiteit Preston Russel Hobbes in the Netherlands. No degree-granting authority from The Netherlands. Name changed to Fairmont International University.
Prixo Southern University		See Trinity Southern University.
Pylon University		See Pacific Yale University.
Randford University	District of Columbia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims accreditation from the unrecognized National College Accreditation Council. Oregon reports an institution by this name with locations in Florida and Virginia, which may be the same institution.
Redding University	United States?	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Awards entire degrees based on life experience & claims accreditation from an unrecognized body.
Richardson University		AKA Hamilton University. See Hamilton University.
Robert Kennedy University	Switzerland	No longer issues degrees under its own name. Holds Swiss canton approval, which is not recognized as a legitimizing factor by Swiss universities. Not to be confused with the non degree granting Robert Kennedy College which does not award degrees.
Robert de Sorbon	Maine; Florida; France; Switzerland; Comoro Islands	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from France, Switzerland, or the Comoro Islands. AKA several similar names including "U Francophone" and "Ecole Superior"
Robertstown University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Rochelle University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Probably related to Rochville University. Not the same as the legitimate College of New Rochelle in New York or University de la Rochelle in France.
Rochville University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Rocklands University	Probably United Kingdom but operator may be in US	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Romano Byzantine	Minnesota; Virginia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Appears to be reincarnation of the fraudulent Notre Dame de Lafayette.
Rushmore University	Cayman Islands; Georgia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. The Cayman Islands has no equivalent to US accreditation.
Rutherford University	Wyoming	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Formerly Stratford International University.
Sacramento Regent University	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from California.
Saint Augustin University	Florida	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
San Francisco International University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court on 11/9/2006. No degree-granting authority from California.
Scarsdale University	California; United Kingdom	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from California or from the UK.
Shaftesbury University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Shelbourne University	Pennsylvania	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Shepperton University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Solsbury University	Ontario	According to the Ontario government, "Solsbury University does not have the authority to offer degrees, programs leading to a degree or to call itself a university in Ontario."
South Atlantic University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
South Pacific University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court on7/24/2002.
Southern California Polytechnic University	Hawaii; California; Nevada; China	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. In Nevada, AKA Southwest International University. AKA Trinity College of Science and Mangement of Soutwest International University.
Southern Graduate Institute	Kentucky	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Naturopathy school connected to St. Luke School of Medicine. See St. Luke School of Medicine.
Southern Pacific University	Malaysia; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed in HI by court order. Apparently now operating in Malaysia.
Southwest International University	New York	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Southwest International University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court on 10/26/2005.
Southwest International University, Nevada		See Southern California Polytecnic University.
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine	El Paso, Texas; New Mexico; Mexico; St. Lucia	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. On 12/4/1986, enjoined from violating Texas law & assessed $6,000 in attorney’s fees. On 8/28/1997, cited for contempt of court & paid fines of $10,000 & attorney’s fees of $10,000. AKA Spartan University of Health Sciences. AKA St. Lucia Health Sciences University. Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training 06-13-85. Disapproved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana as of 10/18/1984.
Spartan University of Health Sciences		See Spartan Health Sciences University.
St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants	Georgia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Internet-based only.
St. Augustine University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
St. Christopher's College of Medicine	Senegal; United Kingdom	Suspended by the British medical licensing authority in November 2005.
St. Clements University	Australia; Turks & Caicos Islands; Niue; Botswana, Ghana, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claimed accreditation from the unrecognized World Association of Universities and Colleges. AKA Australian Tertiary Education Services Pty Ltd. Claimed its main office was in Adelaide, Australia until it was contacted by the South Australian Accreditation and Registration Council. No degree-granting authority from Australia.
St. George University International, School of Veterinary Medicine	St. Kitts
St. John's University College of Medicine	Montserrat	Closed by court order.
St. Lourdes University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
St. Lucia College of Medicine	St. Lucia	Closed by St. Lucia after only 6 months of operations.
St. Lucia Health Sciences University		See Spartan Health Sciences University.
St. Luke School of Medicine	California; Kentucky; Ghana; Liberia	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claimed authority to operate from Liberia and Ghana. Disowned by Liberian government in 2005. DBA, or connected with, Southern Medical Institute, KY.
St. Mary's College of Medicine	Hawaii	See St. Mary's School of Medicine.
St. Mary's School of Medicine	El Paso, Texas; Hawaii; Cook Islands	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Operated in various locations in the United States. Incorporated in the Cook Islands. Closed in HI by court order.
St. Mary's School of Medicine of the South Pacific		DBA St. Mary's School of Medicine. See St. Mary's School of Medicine.
St. Matthew's University	Florida; New York; Maine; Grand Cayman	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Headquartered in Florida & has locations in Florida, New York, Maine, & Grand Cayman. Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 2/18/05. Disapproved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana as of 12/05/2002.
St. Regis University	Washington; Idaho; Dominica; Liberia; Washington D.C.	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Sold degrees and high school diplomas through the Internet. Primary location in WA; other locations in ID & AZ. Principals indicted for violations of federal law.
St. Renoir University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
St. Thomas Institute	India	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Standford University	Dallas, Texas; Florida	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Claims to be located in Dallas, but address information is fraudulent. Not to be confused with the legitimate Stanford University in California.
Stanley State University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Stanton University	Round Mountain, Marble Falls, Texas; Hawaii; Louisiana; Missouri; South Dakota	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. This entity's mail drop in Hawaii closed by court order. Incorporated in MO, LA, SD, & HI.
Stefan International University, Inc.	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Stensan International Univ	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Strassford University	United Kingdom	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Lists London telephone number & fraudulent London address; actual location is unknown.
Success Seminary	Oregon	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Oregon reports this institution is operating illegally and its degrees are invalid for use in Oregon.
Suffield University	Connecticut	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Operating illegally in Connecticut.
Summerset University	United Kingdom	Appears to be a new version of the "University Degree Program." See University Degree Program (1) & (2). No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Summit University		See Summit University of Louisiana.
Summit University of Louisiana	Austin, Texas; Louisiana	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Located a recruiting center, run by one of its many "provosts," in Austin without authority.
Synergystics	New York	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. May be connected to the St. Regis University scam.
Tecana International Universita		No degree-granting authority from any government.
Templeton University	Singapore; Nevada?	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. No degree-granting authority from Singapore. Internet-based only.
Texas Christian Bible University	Crowley, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Internet-based entity offering degrees for life experience in whatever subject desired for a "donation" of $200. Closed by action of the CB.
Thomas Jefferson University		AKA Montecello University. See Montecello University.
Thornewood University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Thornhill University	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
Trident University of Technology	Singapore	No degree-granting authority from Singapore. Denied approval by Wisconsin. Falsely claimed to be legally authorized by New Jersey.
Trinity College and University	South Dakota	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. May have moved to Canada or Caribbean. Note that many institutions, some legitimate, use the term "Trinity" as part of their name.
Trinity College of Natural Health	Indiana	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Awards Doctor of Naturopathy for correspondence courses.
Trinity College of Science & Management of Southwest International University		See Southern California Polytechnic University.
Trinity Southern University	Dallas, Frisco, Texas; Florida	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Internet operation of Craig Barton Poe and Alton Scott Poe which sold fraudulent degrees. Most noted for selling an MBA to Colby, a cat owned by a PA Assistant Attorney General investigating other activities of the Poes. Purchasers would order and pay for a degree and the brothers would issue fraudulent diplomas and transcripts containing coursework alleged to have been taken by the purchaser, but which had not. The entity also operated a Spanish language version of the operation under the name "Prixo Southern University" which claimed to be in Miami, FL. The Poes changed the name of the entity to "Wesleyan International University" just prior to the operation being closed down by the TX Attorney General. On March 17, 2005, the Poes were permanently enjoined from violating state law. Craig Poe was assessed attorney’s fees and other expenses of $16,000 and Alton Poe was assessed administrative penalties of $100,000.
United Pacific University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
United States Open University	Hawaii; California; South Dakota	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 3/25/2004.
Universidad Eugenio Maria de Hostos (UNIREMHOS)	Dominican Republic	Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 11/1/96.
Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal	Dominican Republic	Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 7/31/98.
Universiteit Russell Hobbes	The Netherlands?	No degree-granting authority from the Netherlands. AKA Universiteit Preston Russel Hobbes. DBA, or connected with, Preston University. See Preston University.
University of Honolulu	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
University College for Advanced Studies	India	Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
University de la Romande	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Appears to be closed.
University Degree Program (1)	Romania; Israel; Cyprus; Ireland; United Kingdom; United States	Internet scam that offered "prestigious, unaccredited degrees" via Internet spam. Individuals purchased the degree, a transcript with courses they had never taken, & could add honors for an additional fee.
University Degree Program (2)		Mimics scam of University Degree Program (1) by offering degrees via Internet spam. Telephone number located in WA, but no presence in that state.
University for Integrative Learning	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of Advanced Research	California; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Hawaii operation has been closed by court order.
University of Berkley	Pennsylvania	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of Central Europe	Mississippi	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. MS Commission on College Accreditation reports the institution is a "non-approved" entity.
University of Devonshire	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
University of Doncaster	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
University of Dorchester		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of Dunham		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of East-West Alternative Medicine	Hawaii; South Korea	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 12/9/2003.
University of Ecoforum for Peace	Hawaii; Switzerland; Belgium	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Holds Swiss canton approval, which is not recognized as a legitimizing factor by Swiss universities.
University of Esoterica		See Esoteric Theological Seminary.
University of Health Science	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of Health Sciences Antigua	Antigua	Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 7/28/98. Disapproved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana as of 12/05/2002.
University of Honolulu	Hawaii; China	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 3/31/2003. AKA Culture University, closed by HI court order on 4/9/2003. AKA Eden University, closed by HI court order on 3/18/2003.
University of Honolulu USA	Houston, Texas; Utah; Thailand; Pakistan	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Office appears to be located in Utah. No link to Hawaii.
University of Natural Medicine	New Mexico	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of New Castle	Oregon; Ireland; south Pacific islands	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. AKA University of Newcastle. Oregon reports this institution is operating illegally and its degrees are invalid for use in Oregon.
University of Northern Washington	British Columbia?; Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by court order.
University of NorthWest	Wyoming; Louisiana; Pakistan; India; New Jersey	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
University of Palmers Green		No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Closed by the British government. Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
University of Ravenhurst		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
University of San Moritz	United Kingdom; Cyprus	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom.
University of Santa Barbara	California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not to be confused with the legitimate University of California-Santa Barbara.
University of the Holy Land	Israel; Oregon?	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Not recognized as a university by Israeli higher education office. No degree-granting authority from Oregon.
University of Wexford	United Kingdom	No degree-granting authority from the United Kingdom. Closed by the British government.
USA International University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order.
UTESA University	Santo Domingo	Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 7/13/85; reaffirmed 2/7/97.
Valde University	Illinois	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Van Ives University		Fictitious name used by the St. Regis University scam. See St. Regis University.
Vancouver University Worldwide	British Columbia	No degree-granting authority from British Columbia.
Vernell University		No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Warnborough University	Canyon, Texas; United Kingdom; Ireland	See Adjunct College. No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Also has operated in Washington, the United Kingdom, Ireland, & Washington DC. Claims to be a consortium of institutions with authority derived from those institutions, though the member institutions have no degree authority & claim theirs from Warnborough.
Washington American Open University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed by HI court order on 12/31/2004.
Washington International University	British Virgin Islands	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. British Virgin Islands does not have postsecondary oversight capability.
Washington School of Theology	Oregon	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Oregon reports this institution is operating illegally and its degrees are invalid for use in Oregon.
Wesleyan International University		See Trinity Southern University.
West Clayton University		Fictitious name used by the Belford University scam. See Belford University.
West Coast University	Panama; Australia; United Kingdom	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. This name is used by multiple unaccredited entities. The extent to which they are related is unknown, but more than one operator is suspected. Not the same as the accredited Health Sciences school by the same name in California.
Westbourne University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Westbrook University	New Mexico; New York; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Western States University	Austin, Texas	No degree-granting authority from the CB & no accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. May be related to Western States University of Professional Studies, Doniphan, MO.
Western States University for Professional Studies	Missouri	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor.
Westhampton University		Fictitious name used by the University Degree Program scam. See University Degree Program (1).
Westmore University	Singapore	No degree-granting authority from Singapore. Also DBA Westmore College.
Wilson State University, Inc.	Hawaii; New Jersey	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed.
Wittfield University	Hawaii	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. Closed.
World Information Distributed University	Russia; Belgium; Switzerland	No degree-granting authority from Russia, Belgium, or Switzerland.
World University	Santo Domingo	Closed. Disapproved by the California Medical Board for licensure or training on 12/1/89.
YUIN/American University	Hawaii; California	No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor. School operated from CA.