AUAC is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the American-style education through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. More than 170 colleges and universities worldwide have earned AUAC accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible teaching.

AUAC accreditation is the primary means by which programs assure quality to students and the public. Accredited status is a signal to students and the public that an institution or program meets at least minimal standards for its faculty, curriculum, student services and libraries. The accrediting process is intended to verify that each accredited program substantially meets those standards either inside or outside of the United States. Since most country registration boards in the world require any institution for licensure to have accredited program, obtaining such a certification is an essential aspect of preparing for the professional practice of the graduates of the institution.