according to the auol prospectus, the university has "not applied for accreditation with any american nor british official accreditor". the same prospectus adds that its degrees are validated due to their "agreement with a renowned usa agency" who are able to issue equivalency certificates to auol graduates. this agency is not named. auol is also a member of the american association for higher education and accreditation, which is not a recognized accreditor. auol is not a valid uk degree awarding body.