Bircham International University
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Bircham International University is an international distance education university. According to IAU Universities List of accredited schools, Bircham is not accredited in Spain.[1][2]
According to John Bear's guide, Bircham was founded in 1992 in the United Kingdom as Oxford International University, but changed names in 2000 and has addresses in the Bahamas, Spain, England, Florida, New Zealand, and Taiwan.[3] Bircham International University is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. As such, its degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions. [1]
Bircham International University was referred to by a former DipScam federal agent as "pure hokum".[4] It is also listed as a questionable non-accredited school by Quackwatch.[5] The Maine Department of Education says that Oxford International University is a "Degree mill. [with] No connection to legitimate Oxford University in Great Britain."[6] According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Bircham has "No degree-granting authority from Spain (AACRAO evaluation)".[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Accredited Spanish Universities", IAU Universities List, 2007. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ "Unaccredited colleges", Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization, 2007. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ Bear, John; Mariah Bear (2003-01-01). Bears' Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 1-58008-431-1. page 206, 207
- ^ Di Paola, Jim. "Schoolhouse crock", City Link Magazine, October 15, 2003. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ Barrett, Stephen. "Questionable Organizations: An Overview", Quackwatch, 2007. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ "Non-Accredited Colleges & Universities List: NA - OX", Maine Department of Education, 2007. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
- ^ "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions with No Known Texas Connection", Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2007. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
- Bircham International University Official Site
- The World Higher Education Database (IAU/UNESCO) List of accredited schools throughout the world
- Appears on list of unaccredited schools for Michigan
