City University of Seattle is a not-for-profit, accredited institution that has offered post-secondary academic programs in Canada since 1984. City University of Seattle is incorporated in the state of Washington and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, (NWCCU) 8060 165th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052. Its business and management programs are accredited with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). CityU has maintained continuous accreditation with the Commission since 1978, earning reaffirmation of accreditation in its last seven-year review in 2018.
The Washington State Board of Education has authorized City University to offer a teacher certification program, as well as counsellor, principal and superintendent certification programs. The University is approved to offer degree programs in the state of Hawaii Department of Education.
Canada Provincial Consents and Accreditation
Alberta, Canada
City University in Canada is an Authorized Institution in Alberta for Quality Education and International Student Enrollment
City University in Canada (CityU) operates in Alberta under ministerial consent, meaning it has received approval from Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education to offer specific degree programs within the province. This consent process ensures that degree programs meet Alberta’s academic standards and are aligned with the province’s educational goals. CityU’s programs undergo rigorous quality assurance evaluations through the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC), an independent organization that assesses program quality. This review process includes examining curriculum standards, faculty qualifications, resources, and student support services. Ministerial consent signals to students that CityU’s programs meet Alberta’s standards for quality in post-secondary education. For more information on CAQC and its quality assurance processes, please refer to the Campus Alberta Quality Council website.
Additionally, CityU is recognized as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). As a DLI, CityU is authorized to accept international students who wish to study in Alberta, supporting students in obtaining the necessary study permits for their educational pursuits in the province. International students interested in studying at CityU can find more information about study permits and DLI requirements on the IRCC website.
British Columbia, Canada
City University in Canada is an Authorized Institution in British Columbia for Quality Education and International Student Enrollment
City University in Canada (CityU) operates in British Columbia under the consent of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, meeting provincial standards for post-secondary education quality. CityU’s programs in BC are evaluated and approved by the Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB), which ensures that each program meets high standards in curriculum, faculty expertise, and student support. This oversight assures students that CityU programs meet the quality benchmarks set by the province. For further information about the DQAB’s role in quality assurance in BC, please visit the Degree Quality Assessment Board website.
CityU is also a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to accept international students in British Columbia. As a DLI, CityU supports international students in obtaining study permits necessary for their academic journey in Canada. Interested students can find additional details about study permit requirements and DLI information on the IRCC website.