Thread: European University Ireland

I have checked with the Higher Education Authority (HEA ) in Ireland, they are the Governemnt body responsible for standards in universities here. They have never heard of EUI, I also checked with a colleague who was on the council of the NCEA (National Council for Education Awards) the forerunner of the HEA above., he has never heard of them either.

I will attempt to contact them by phone on Monday to see what they say about accreditation and other issues and will advise.

Andrew
MBA '02
Oxfords Brookes University

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@ ahodgers:

I guess you won´t have to make this call.

Here´s an e-mail from this "institution" whicht pretty much makes obvious what credibility ( ;) ) they have:


Irish International University schrieb:

> If you are interested in an accredited MBA or PhD programme
> at areasonable cost.
>
> Thesis assessment based.
>
> No exam, no entry requirement
>
> You are eligible
>
> Bachelor degree:US$1,000
> Master degree:US$2,000
> Doctorate:US$3,000
>
> Full payment on registration.
>
> kindly visit the website at www.iiuedu.ie for more information
>
> Irish International University
> iiu@postmark.net

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Oooooops,

SORRY !

I mixed them up.

Sorrysorrysorry.

Forget my posting(s)
[or better delete the whole thread, since we already had one on this topic]

Greets,

T.

Dr. Jeff Wooller is the Vcie Chancellor of the IIU ( http://www.iiuedu.ie/view.php?v=B1 ) and he

is/was the founder of the Jeff Wooller College ( http://www.jeffwoollercollege.com ) which is an established professional accounting courses providers (for various UK professional qualification examinations); I think most of the UK professional accounting and business examination takers know the existence of the college;

is also the founder of the Institute of Professional Financial Managers ( http://www.ipfm.org );

and advisor for the Christhomas Consortium London ( http//www.christhomasconsortium.co.uk ).

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Originally posted by Yan
Dr. Jeff Wooller is the Vcie Chancellor of the IIU ( http://www.iiuedu.ie/view.php?v=B1 ) and he

is/was the founder of the Jeff Wooller College ( http://www.jeffwoollercollege.com ) which is an established professional accounting courses provider (for various UK professional qualification examinations); I think most of the UK professional accounting and business examination takers know the existence of the college;

is also the founder of the Institute of Professional Financial Managers ( http://www.ipfm.org );

and advisor for the Christhomas Consortium London ( http://www.christhomasconsortium.co.uk ).

Some corrections of the above post.

	Argosy University Argosy University Argosy offers online Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate in Business Administration, psychology, and HR-related degrees, with many specialty degrees, including organizational psychology, exercise psychology, HR, public administration, higher education administration, and many more. Argosy also offers the same degrees and more from 19 locations across the U.S., and is a leader in the distance/online education field. Argosy has one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation, and is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

I called EUI this morning, The number is not registered to EUI but to some company, when I expressed an interest in EUI, the reseption turned hostile, saying there was no one I could talk to there at present. No problem, I suggested that I call in to see them next time I was in Dublin which is next week to be told that no that was not possible.

Thats it t

This really confirms my saying that this is a degree mill.

Originally posted by triggersoft
@ ahodgers:

I guess you won´t have to make this call.

Here´s an e-mail from this "institution" whicht pretty much makes obvious what credibility ( ;) ) they have:


Irish International University schrieb:

> If you are interested in an accredited MBA or PhD programme
> at areasonable cost.
>
> Thesis assessment based.
>
> No exam, no entry requirement
>
> You are eligible
>
> Bachelor degree:US$1,000
> Master degree:US$2,000
> Doctorate:US$3,000
>
> Full payment on registration.
>
> kindly visit the website at www.iiuedu.ie for more information
>
> Irish International University
> iiu@postmark.net

Several non-traditional colleges have moved towards testing by thesis as opposed to examination. Likewise many professional bodies have moved towards testing by case study as opposed to examination.

This does not make IIU into a degree mill

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

European University of Ireland, former name European University College Ireland which started their tutition/courses since 1996, later upgrade to private Independent University. EUI was named as European University College Ireland before (1997 the Act of Parlament), Some of the students graduated through EUCI before even the New Act became effected. Actually their academic advisors (faculty) are professors/directors of some reputable professional organizations in UK. EUI now mainly conduct courses in overseas centres in different countries in association with some Chinese renowed universities and professional organizations in UK. Courses are taught by overseas professionals in student's local/home countries [Law of Ireland] Private education services in the State can be provided by limited companies/individuals who may not receive any Exchequer funding, nor have State certification for their course or their school/college. The Universities Act, 1997 does contain a prohibition on the use of the word "university" to describe an educational establishment or facility without the approval of the Minister, except where such a facility or establishment was established and described as such prior to 30th July 1996. The following are some of their graduates http://www.chinaprecisionsteelinc.co...1/default.html http://www.linkedin.com/pub/6/184/19a http://www.ift.edu.mo/en/academic_un..._fulltime.aspx http://www.yugang.com.hk/en/doc/yg2005annual-en.pdf (page 24) http://www.hxgm.com/index_school_inf...vid=2&cateid=9 http://main.ednews.hk/listedco/listc...70727277_C.pdf (page 9) EUI Lecturer http://www.witroad.com/members/viewmaster3.asp?id=916 http://www.generalland-asia.com/sidney.asp ..........

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

This website?-----> http://www.europeanuniversity-ireland.com/

If so it does not exactly inspire confidence at all. It looks like a poorly developed site from the mid 90's.

Plus I can find many sources listing "European University of Ireland" as a diploma mill.

http://www.independent.ie/education/...es-230591.html

http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx

Originally Posted by iceskat

European University of Ireland, former name European University College Ireland which started their tutition/courses since 1996, later upgrade to private Independent University. EUI was named as European University College Ireland before (1997 the Act of Parlament), Some of the students graduated through EUCI before even the New Act became effected. Actually their academic advisors (faculty) are professors/directors of some reputable professional organizations in UK. EUI now mainly conduct courses in overseas centres in different countries in association with some Chinese renowed universities and professional organizations in UK. Courses are taught by overseas professionals in student's local/home countries [Law of Ireland] Private education services in the State can be provided by limited companies/individuals who may not receive any Exchequer funding, nor have State certification for their course or their school/college. The Universities Act, 1997 does contain a prohibition on the use of the word "university" to describe an educational establishment or facility without the approval of the Minister, except where such a facility or establishment was established and described as such prior to 30th July 1996. The following are some of their graduates http://www.chinaprecisionsteelinc.co...1/default.html http://www.linkedin.com/pub/6/184/19a http://www.ift.edu.mo/en/academic_un..._fulltime.aspx http://www.yugang.com.hk/en/doc/yg2005annual-en.pdf (page 24) http://www.hxgm.com/index_school_inf...vid=2&cateid=9 http://main.ednews.hk/listedco/listc...70727277_C.pdf (page 9) EUI Lecturer http://www.witroad.com/members/viewmaster3.asp?id=916 http://www.generalland-asia.com/sidney.asp ..........

Are you saying this is a good university?????

More discussion here in this thread (which includes a previous post by you):
Check here for more discussion:
http://www.degreeinfo.com/showthread...ean+university

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Here's an old 2000 news story about EUI from the 'Irish Independent'.

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...ty-382605.html

EUI has never received any of the Irish ministerial approvals necessary to operate as a university in that country.

The 41 Dominic Street address in Dublin that EUI calls its 'registry' appears to actually be a mail forwarder, from which mail is sent to the thing's possible owners in the UK.

The 'Independent' says the Irish Companies Office told them that European University of Ireland EUI (Ltd) was incorporated on June 26 1997, registered at 30-31 Wicklow Street in Dublin. Its directors are listed as Sivale Arul Vale and Nageshwarydevi Rajaratnam, both resident in suburban London.

30-31 Wicklow Street turned out to be a business services firm that never saw the EUI people again after helping them get their Irish business license.

Google only produced 20 hits for "European University Ireland". Seeing as how this thing has been in existence more than ten years, and given its apparent busy activity across the planet in China, my suspicion is that it might actually be Chinese owned and operated, with the two Indian-Londoners just serving as its European agents, getting it an Irish business license that permits it to pose as a foreign university inside China.

http://www.independent.ie/education/...s-1592112.html


By John Walshe, Education Editor


Monday January 05 2009

THE number of students attending private third-level colleges is increasing.

New figures show that last year more than 11,000 individuals received awards from professional institutes, national or UK awarding bodies. Many others received awards which are not yet on the official National Framework of Qualifications.

It's thought to be the first time that figures have been compiled which give an indication of the numbers getting officially recognised and accredited awards in Ireland, outside of the traditional public sector universities and institutes of technology.

The information is contained in a report which says there is no definitive list of all private education and training providers in Ireland.

But it estimates there are about 25 private colleges as well as several professional institutes in areas such as accountancy, tax, law and insurance.

It shows that last year around 3,000 national certificates and degrees were awarded to students in private colleges by HETAC, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council.

Almost two-thirds were level eight honours degrees or higher. Arts and humanities accounted for the highest number of awards and included areas such as journalism , education and management.

Awards in the level 9/10 category on the national qualifications framework were made mostly for Masters degrees in science , including computing and digital media.

However, the latest report, prepared by FAS for the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, says the figures for the private colleges represent only the minimum number of individuals who obtained a recognised qualification.

This is because a sizeable number of awards from the private colleges are not yet placed on the National Qualifications Framework.

Data

In addition, some colleges were not in a position to release the data to the public. And figures are not given for the number of students in private colleges who get their awards from UK universities.

The report also reviews the number and type of awards which are granted to student members of selected professional institutes.

Only professional institutes that act as education and training providers are included in the analysis.

The report estimates that 8,000 awards were made by professional institutes last year -- 34pc were at postgraduate level equivalent, 13pc at degree level and the remaining 53pc at sub-degree level.

Postgraduate awards were made mainly in accountancy.

The sub-degree category is mainly comprised of awards in banking and insurance, while the degree awards were largely in banking and taxation .

- John Walshe, Education Editor

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