The University of Southern Florida -Captiva is internationally accredited by The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education. Out programs are tailored for professional development and may not align with U.S. Department of Education regional accreditation frameworks.

Because QAHE is an international non U.S.D.E. recognized body, credits earned at University of Southern Florida-Captiva will almost certainly not transfer to U.S. traditional public and private universities ( Like U.F, FSU, or the actual University of South Florida (USF), nor will the degrees qualify students for corporate tuition reimbursement or federal student loans.

Transfer of credits always are at the sole discretion of the receiving university. Because University of Southern Florida-Captiva operates under a specialized international framework, students planning to transfer credits traditional public or private universities should verify acceptance with the university beforehand,

The University of Southern Florida-Captiva intends to apply for accreditation from a regionally approved agency in the United States.

QAHE is a leading accrediting agency that provides higher education accreditation and training accrediting services. As an education accreditation organization, QAHE is committed to ensuring the quality and integrity of educational institutions around the world through its rigorous accreditation standards and review processes. With a focus on promoting excellence in education, QAHE provides accreditation to institutions that meet its high standards for academic programs, faculty and staff qualifications, student support services, facilities, and resources. To learn more, visit www.qahe.org.uk

University of Southern Florida-Captiva (Non-Profit) is registered and approved by the State of Florida

University of Souther Florida-Captiva- is a member of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council

University of Southern Florida-Captiva cooperates with international universities and business organizations.