Nexford University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public Form

Internationally recognized

Nexford University is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). ASIC accreditation helps students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help a school, college, university, training provider or distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high quality institution.

ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).

Licensed in D.C.

Nexford University is licensed in the District of Columbia by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Nexford serves learners from around the world and in other states within the US where the university is either exempted, approved, or licensed.

Currently, the university is not authorized to offer its programs (and therefore does not enroll students) in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Quality Matters is a nationally recognized peer-review process that certifies the quality of online courses. It has recognized some of Nexford's courses for their commitment to quality assurance.

What organizations are members of Quality Matters?

Nexford has set up a chapter with The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for its Ambassadors – learners who embody the university’s values and moderate Nexford's Unofficial Facebook Group. NSLS is America’s largest leadership honor society and leadership development program. It is the only program of its kind to have earned accreditation.

Winner: Red Herring Top 100 tech companies

First ever university winners, chosen out of thousands of North American companies. Why? Our innovative data science and AI bring high quality, affordable education to learners across the world.

Inc. Regionals 2023: Mid-Atlantic

Nexford University was recently named one of the fastest growing companies in Inc. Magazine’s 4th annual Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list.

This is the first year we've has received this honor, placing us within the top 25 recipients!

Memberships

We’re committed to building better futures through education. To ensure we’re part of conversations that matter, we’re members of change-making associations and networks.

C-BEN is a network of colleges, organizations, and individuals dedicated to realizing the potential of competency-based education.

AACRAO is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association of more than 11,000 higher education professionals who represent approximately 2,600 institutions in more than 40 countries.

Nexford University is an Educational Member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), and has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.

Nexford University accreditation FAQ

What's Nexford University's ranking?

We're a new university and we're still building up the data we need; it's a bit too soon to appear in rankings tables. Until we do, we're committed to delivering high-quality, affordable online education to learners across the globe, to help them rank higher in their careers.

Is Nexford University fake?

We are a real university, with real learners, faculty, advisors, and graduates! Not convinced? Check out the below:

Join our Facebook group, Nexford Network, where you can connect with current and aspiring Nexford learners and see what they’re saying about their Nexford learning experience so far!
Hear what our current learners, alumni, and faculty have to say
Read about our $10.8m funding round on TechCrunch
Check out some of our recent events: March’21 graduation ceremony, September’21 Personal Branding webinar or October’21 Nexford Virtual Tour

Still not convinced? Book a chat with one of our Nexford Application Specialists! They're happy to answer any questions you have.

Is Nexford University accredited in Nigeria?

Nexford is an American university licensed in Washington DC by HELC. We are also accredited in the US by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), which is an independent body providing accreditation services for independent, further and higher education colleges.

Every employer and university has different policies as to what they recognize and we already have partnerships with multiple well-reputed employers around the world, including in Nigeria, such as MTN, Union Bank, Sterling Bank, Dangote, and IBM, and have thousands of learners and alumni in Nigeria, and have learners from over 85 countries around the world.

Our goal is to provide you with the latest job skills and knowledge you need to succeed in today's workplace!

Is Nexford University accredited?

Yes!

Nexford University is accredited in the US by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), which is an independent body providing accreditation services for independent, further and higher education colleges.

We're also licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) in Washington DC, our courses have been certified by Quality Matters (QM), and we’re recognized by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Where is Nexford University located?

Nexford University is based in Washington DC, USA. Our headquarters address is 1140 3rd St NE Washington, DC 20002, US.

Does WES evaluate Nexford credentials?

Yes!

We are US accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

This means learners & graduates are able to have their credentials evaluated by WES in a simple three-step process outlined on their website.

I have more questions about Nexford's accreditation.

If you'll like further clarifications, visit our FAQ page where we address further questions about our accreditation. Alternatively, you can book a chat with one of our Nexford Advisors! They're happy to answer any questions you have.