Naropa University was accredited in 1986 by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA). NCA is the regional accrediting agency for all Colorado public and private institutions of higher education.

Naropa University's undergraduate program is a 4 year, fully accredited bachelor degree granting program. We accept first-time students, as well as first year, sophomore and junior transfers into our University. Our core curriculum, is a highly individualized program in which first and second year students work closely with faculty to create a path of study.

Naropa University represents the vision of the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. Trungpa Rinpoche, a Buddhist mediation master, scholar and teacher who lived between 1940 and 1987, founded Naropa in 1974 as a summer institute. It was his view that western education would be greatly enhanced if combined with the mindfulness training offered by Eastern traditions, such as aikido, yoga or meditation.

Naropa University is nonsectarian and open to all. The majority of our students are not Buddhist, nor are the majority of faculty and staff.

Naropa University does not have PhD programs at this time. After earning a Master of Arts degree from Naropa University, students do go on to Doctoral programs at various institutions including: American University, Antioch University, California Institute of Integral Studies, The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, New School for Social Research, San Francisco State University, University of Chicago and the University of Kentucky.

University of the Cumberlands is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also accredited by Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board.

Yes, Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Universitys of the Southern Association of Universitys and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award the Associate and Bachelor's Degree.

Naropa University offers a Visiting Student Program for anyone who would like to study with us for either a summer (Summer Writing Program only), semester or an academic year. Visiting students must apply for admission by filling out a visiting student application.

Naropa University provides housing for first time students, and first-year transfer students. You may click here for more information on Naropa University Housing. All other Naropa students live off campus in a variety of living situations. Our housing coordinator would be happy to assist you in finding resources for your search. You may contact the housing coordinator at housing@naropa.edu or 303-245-4621. Visit our housing resources page.

Naropa University’s learning philosophy of Contemplative Education (see below) is rooted in Buddhist tradition. The integration of contemplative disciplines into the curriculum can help students to devote their full attention to their studies, classmates and the community at large. Each class or degree program integrates varying degrees of Buddhist philosophies and traditions.

No, scores from the GRE or Miller Analogy Tests are not required for admission to Naropa University. NOTE: for GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) is required.

Our master’s programs include Contemplative Psychotherapy, Somatic Counseling Psychology and Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (all concentrations). All concentrations fulfill the requirements necessary to take the National Counselor Exam for Licensure and Certification (NCE) which is administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Many states in the U.S. (including Colorado) require that counselors take the NCE as a component of licensure process.

Naropa University Extended Studies offers an excellent and diverse selection of seminars and classes for people interested in learning, and are not pursuing a degree. Contact them at 303-546-3578. In addition, Naropa unveiled a distance learning program in fall 1999. The distance learning program offers degree and nondegree Naropa classes over the internet. Click here for more.

To answer this question you will need to speak to your professors and the Study Abroad Coordinator at your university/college. Working in our favour is the fact that Language Link runs accredited academic programmes for Goucher College and John Hopkins University of the USA, and RLUS of the UK (RLUS, Russian Language Undergraduate Studies: the educational organisation which organizes year-abroad courses for most undergraduates studying Russian in British universities).

In most countries the word University is a protected name, and granted to institutions after significant demonstration of academic rigor and research scholarship. However in some countries the word "University" is registered as a business name, and degrees are granted for "life experience". A majority of such universities are in the USA and UK, but there are some in Asia, Europe and Africa.

Brixton University has received full accreditation from the World Distance Learning Accreditation Council (WDLAC). Accreditation was awarded following a comprehensive review of all standards as prescribed by the World Distance Learning Accreditation Council (WDLAC) by a team of independent contract surveyors. Brixton University was found to be in compliance with all prescribed standards and undergoes a regular internal audit and review of continued compliance.

Yes. Randford University is an accredited institution with the National College Accreditation Council (NCAC). The NCAC independently determines if a college is meeting the high standards of traditional and distance learning practices. The stringent requirements for accreditation ensures that all degrees issued by Randford University are considered legitimate and valid. NCAC independently selects colleges and universities to be accredited.

Yes. The entire university is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). The Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology program is nationally accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Clinical Psychology program is nationally accredited by the American Psychological Association.