Charisma University (CU) is an academic institution located in the

Turks and Caicos Islands The Turks and Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; and ) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and ...

(TCI),

British Overseas Territories The British Overseas Territories (BOTs), also known as the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs), are fourteen territories with a constitutional and historical link with the United Kingdom. They are the last remnants of the former Br ...

the United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...

. Charisma University is a

non-profit institution A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service to offer accredited undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs in various disciplines taught by over 100

faculty Faculty may refer to: * Faculty (academic staff), the academic staff of a university (North American usage) * Faculty (division), a division within a university (usage outside of the United States) * Faculty (instrument) A faculty is a legal in ...

members. The university has a historic commitment to

adult learners An adult learner or, more commonly, a mature student, is a person who is older and is involved in forms of learning. Adult learners fall in a specific criterion of being experienced, and do not always have a high school diploma. Many of the adult ...

; to provide online and on-campus education that is flexible, on-demand, and innovative in utilizing sound education technologies and techniques. Charisma's degrees are structured to allow students the flexibility to schedule their course work around other responsibilities. The Center for Advanced Research and Innovation (CARI) was established as an independent organization under the auspices of Charisma University. The Center provides facilities for higher

research Research is "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization and analysis of evidence to increase understanding of a topic, characterized by a particular attentiveness t ...

in various areas of

Humanities Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture. In the Renaissance, the term contrasted with divinity and referred to what is now called classics, the main area of secular study in universities at th ...

Social Science Social science is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of soc ...

and

Technology Technology is the application of knowledge to reach practical goals in a specifiable and reproducible way. The word ''technology'' may also mean the product of such an endeavor. The use of technology is widely prevalent in medicine, scie ...

disciplines. CARI is also aimed at establishing and promoting exchange programs with academic, research, training institutes and

think tank A think tank, or policy institute, is a research institute that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. Most think tanks are non-governmental ...

organizations at home and abroad. Charisma University is an institutional member of the

American Council on Education The American Council on Education (ACE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) U.S. higher education association established in 1918. ACE's members are the leaders of approximately 1,700 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher educatio ...

(ACE). ACE member institutions have a historic commitment to adult learners. ACE is a recognized organization and a supporter of the

Council for Higher Education Accreditation The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a United States organization of degree-granting colleges and universities. It identifies its purpose as providing national advocacy for academic quality through accreditation in order t ...

(CHEA). ACE is a member of the

International Association of Universities The International Association of Universities (IAU) is a membership-led non-governmental organization working in the field of higher education. It comprises more than 600 higher education institutions and organizations in over 130 countries. IA ...

(IAU). Charisma University is a member of the CHEA (

) International Quality Group (CIQG). The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) advances the understanding of international quality assurance and promotes high-quality higher education through international accreditation bodies worldwide. The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) provides a database of recognized accreditation agencies globally. It is a non-profit, non-governmental association focused on U.S. and non-U.S. accreditation and higher education quality assurance worldwide.

Accreditation

Charisma University is recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service as a degree-granting institution for associate degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and the Doctorate along with Certificate programs. Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service is recognized by the

(CHEA). Charisma University is accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, is a U.S. organization offering accreditation services to business programs focused on teaching and learni ...

(ACBSP). ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. ACBSP is recognized by the

(CHEA). Charisma University is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (

ACQUIN The Akkrediterungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungs-Institut (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) (ACQUIN) is a school accreditation system founded in the year 2001 as a consequence of the European Bologna pr ...

). The German Accreditation Council recognizes

. According to this council, system accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a university.

is a member of and is recognized by various international agencies such as: the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), the

European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), formerly the European Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, was established as an organization to represent quality assurance and accreditation organisations ...

(ENQA), the

European University Association The European University Association (EUA) represents more than 800 institutions of higher education Higher education is tertiary education leading to award of an academic degree. Higher education, also called post-secondary education, th ...

(EUA), the Central Eastern European Network for Quality Assurance (CEENQA), and the

International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) is an international quality assurance body. It works closely with national accreditation bodies, including the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in t ...

(INQAAHE). Charisma University is listed in the collaborative

(IAU) and

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ...

(UNESCO) World Higher Education Database (WHED). Charisma University's IAU Global WHED ID is: IAU-026987. The World Higher Education Database (WHED) is recognized as an official source of information on some 19,400 higher education institutions (HEIs) in 196 countries and territories by national higher education authorities, governmental agencies and/or national academic bodies at global level.

Schools, faculties and institutes

The university currently offers over forty-degree programs and three graduate certificates in its six schools: * School of Business * School of Education * School of Law * School of Philosophy and Religion * School of Psychology and Behavioral Science * School of Health Sciences

University rankings

The Knowledge Review Magazine selected Charisma University as one of the 10 Best Universities of Caribbean Islands in 2019. Charisma University is listed and ranked 801+ in the Impact Rankings: Quality education 2021 in the

Times Higher Education World University Rankings The ''Times Higher Education World University Rankings'' (often referred to as the THE Rankings) is an annual publication of university rankings by the ''Times Higher Education'' (THE) magazine. The publisher had collaborated with Quacquarel ...

References

External links

Official WebsiteEducation System
{{Coord, 21.7939, -72.1765, region:TC, format=dms, display=title Educational organisations based in the Turks and Caicos Islands Educational institutions established in 2011 2011 establishments in the Turks and Caicos Islands Buildings and structures in Providenciales

Accreditation

Schools, faculties and institutes

University rankings

See also

References

External links