Recognition
Authorization
Legal Status in France
The Thames International University operates in France as a private distance learning institution in accordance with the French Education Code. The institution has completed the required administrative declaration with the competent academic authority and is registered with an official UAI number within the French education system.
This administrative status confirms the institution’s legal operation as a private education provider. Under the French regulatory framework for private education, institutions are free to design their academic programs and award their own institutional diplomas.
As a private institution, the university’s degrees are institutional qualifications and are distinct from national degrees awarded by public universities within the French higher education system.
International Memberships and Quality Frameworks
In addition to its legal status in France, the institution participates in several international academic and professional networks related to higher education and distance learning.
These memberships support the university’s commitment to academic standards, continuous improvement and international collaboration.
For example, the university is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an international organization dedicated to promoting excellence in business education.
Nature of the Degrees
All programs offered by the university lead to institutional degrees issued by the university itself. These qualifications reflect the successful completion of the university’s academic programs and research requirements.
They are designed primarily for professional development, international mobility and continuing education.
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