University of NorthWest

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University of NorthWest is a vendor of distance education that offers academic degrees in several fields. Additionally, its website states that it offers classes at "learning centers" in Canada, China, Bangladesh, Ireland, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, San Marino, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. It is listed as an unaccredited and/or substandard institution by four US States.[1][2][3] According to Maine Department of Education, the University of NorthWest is a degree mill.[4]

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  1. ^ "Unaccredited colleges", Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-13. 
  2. ^ "Institutions Whose Degrees are Illegal to Use in Texas", Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. 
  3. ^ Barrett, Stephen. "Questionable Organizations: An Overview", Quackwatch, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-13. 
  4. ^ "Non-Accredited Colleges & Universities List: Univ - VI", Maine Department of Education, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-13. 

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