International Accreditation of UNE's Distance Education Programs
The University of New England distance education (off-campus) programs, up to and including Masters level, are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the US-based Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).Founded in 1926, DETC promotes sound educational standards and ethical business practices in distance education. Its Accrediting Commission was established in 1955 to identify and accredit distance education and training institutions that meet the high academic and business standards required.
DETC accreditation guarantees that The University of New England provides the quality of education it claims to offer, that it operates on a sound financial basis, offers approved programs of study, follows recruitment and admissions policies that meet set standards and has qualified teaching staff, as well as adequate equipment and facilities.
The DETC Accrediting Commission is listed by the US Department of Education as a nationally recognised accrediting agency and is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). For more information on the DETC, please visit: http://www.detc.org
DETC accreditation is a recognised worldwide standard for distance education. For current and prospective students of The University of New England, it represents an important guarantee of quality that complements and extends the quality assurance mechanisms operated by the Australian Government.