Fake universities abroad are institutions that operate without proper accreditation or recognition from legitimate educational authorities in their respective countries. These universities often lure international students with promises of affordable tuition, easy admissions, and attractive courses, only to provide degrees or diplomas that hold no academic or professional value.
Students enrolling in such institutions risk wasting their time, money, and effort, as their qualifications may not be recognized by employers or other educational institutions. It’s crucial to verify the accreditation of any university before applying, especially when studying abroad.
| Country | Fake universities or colleges |
|---|---|
| USA | American Bible College University Arizona |
| USA | American Central University Wyoming |
| USA | American Century University New Mexico |
| USA | American Coastline University |
| USA | American University of Hawaii |
| USA | Ames Christian University Florida |
| USA | Bienville University Woodville, Mississippi |
| USA | Cal Southern University |
| USA | Christian Leadership University New York |
| USA | Columbus University, Picayune, Mississippi |
| USA | Delta International University of New Orleans |
| USA | Frederick Taylor International University Hawaii; California |
| USA | Frederick Taylor University California |
| USA | Friends International Christian University Florida; California |
| USA | Georgia Christian University Norcross, Georgia |
| USA | International Bible University Norwalk, California; Carpinteria, California; |
| USA | Hawaii |
| USA | LaSalle University Louisiana |
| USA | Life Christian University Tampa, Florida |
| USA | Louisiana Baptist University Louisiana |
| USA | Louisiana Christian University Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| USA | Madison University Gulfport, Mississippi |
| USA | University of North America |
| USA | University of Northern Virginia |
| USA | University of Northern Washington |
| USA | University of NorthWest |
| USA | University of the Nations |
| USA | Vancouver University Worldwide |
| USA | Lacrosse University |
| USA | Monticello University |
| USA | Pacific Southern University |
| USA | Columbia State University |
| USA | Commonwealth Open University Virgin Islands |
| USA | Concordia College and University |
| USA | University of Beverly Hills |
| USA | Tennessee Christian University |
| USA | Washington International University |
| Canada | Newton University, Vancouver, Canada |
| Canada | Academy of Teaching and Training Inc. – Copy of RESTRAINING ORDER |
| Canada | CanPacific College of Business & English Inc. – Copy of Restraining Order |
| Canada | CLLC Canadian Language Learning College Inc. – Copy of Restraining Order |
| Canada | International Language Academy of Canada Inc. Known as ILAC – NOTICE OF CONTRAVENTION |
| Canada | LSBF Canada Inc. known as London School of Business & Finance – Copy of Restraining Order |
| Canada | Quest Language Studies Corp. – Copy of Restraining Order |
| Canada | The Superintendent has ordered Seneca Groups Inc. o/a Crown Academic International School to stop |
| Canada | Everest Colleges of Canada Inc. (Everest) IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION and NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO REVOKE REGISTRATION Section |
| Canada | Falaknaz Babar known as Grand International Professional School |
| Canada | Seneca Groups Inc. operating as Crown Academic International School |
| Canada | Toronto College of Technology Inc. |
| Canada | Guyana Training School for International Skills Inc. operating as Academy for Allied Dental and Health Care Studies |
| Canada | Academy of Teaching and Training Inc. |
| Canada | Huron Flight Centre Inc. operating as Huron Flight College |
| Canada | TAIE College of Arts, Science and Commerce Inc. |
| Canada | All Metal Welding Technology Inc. |
| Canada | Access Care Academy of Job Skills Inc. |
| Canada | Archer College Language School Toronto |
| Canada | Upper Madison College |
| Canada | Education Canada College |
| U.K | Burnell College |
| U.K | European University of Ireland |
| U.K | International Management Centres Association (IMCA or IMC Association), Buckingham, UK |
| U.K | Thornewood University, Great Britain |
| U.K | Thornhill University, United Kingdom |
| U.K | Tiu International University, UK |
| U.K | Adams and Washington University, King College of Professional Studies, England |
| U.K | American Liberty University, England |
| U.K | Anacrusis Institute, United Kingdom |
| U.K | St. Thomas-a-Becket College & University, Canterbury, England |
| Nigeria | University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Blacksmith University, Akwa, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State, or any of its other campuses |
| Nigeria | The International University, Missouri USA, Kano, and Lagos studies centers or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Columbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Tiu International University, the U.K operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Pebbles University, the UK operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State, or any of its campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Bolta University College, Aba, or any of its campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus |
| Nigeria | Western University, Esie Kwara State, or any of its campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | St. Andrews University College, Abuja, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre |
| Nigeria | Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja, or any of its campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State |
| Nigeria | Open International University, Akure |
| Nigeria | Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo |
| Nigeria | Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State |
| Nigeria | Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja |
| Nigeria | Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State |
| Nigeria | Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State |
| Nigeria | Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja |
| Nigeria | Temple University, Abuja |
| Nigeria | Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | The National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
| Nigeria | University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos |
| Nigeria | The University of Education, Wenneba Ghana operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, the Benin Republic operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study center |
| Nigeria | The Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos |
| Nigeria | Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus) |
| Nigeria | Career Light Resources Centre, Jos |
| Nigeria | University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT |
| Nigeria | Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State |
| Nigeria | Kaduna Business School, Kaduna |
| Nigeria | The Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State |
| Nigeria | West African Union University, in collaboration with the International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology, Nigeria operating anywhere in Nigeria |
| Nigeria | Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos |