accreditation & recognition

University IFM is currently charted under Swiss Law as an institute of higher learning authorized by the Department of Education in the canton of Geneva.

Programs of University IFM in Geneva are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (USA). IACBE is an international accrediting body based in the United States that promotes and supports quality business and management education worldwide through accreditation and outcome assessment. Very few universities obtain this prestigious accreditation; only the higher education institutions that measure their effectiveness through learning outcomes can qualify.

IACBE earns CHEA Recognition. CHEA Council for Higher Education Accreditation is the largest institutional higher education organization in the United States for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

Thanks to its accreditation, University IFM is part of a network of 220 universities in 16 countries.

University IFM is a recognised member of the following accrediting bodies and associations :

- FSEP Swiss Federation of Private Schools (CH)
- AGEP Geneva Association of Private Schools (CH)
- FEDE European Federation of Schools (EU)
- ECIS European Council of International Schools (EU)
- ACBSP Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA)
- ECBE European Council For Business Education (EU)
- FER Swiss Romande Federation of Businesses (CH)
- CCIG Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services

The University is very much appreciated by its local and international establishments.