Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is an accredited school for higher learning.

Full time Mayanot students are eligible to receive up to 20 credits per semester and 40 credits per academic year. Students will be eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) after 2 full academic years at Mayanot in addition to two semesters of general studies from another university*.

The accreditation is in conjunction with the Michigan Jewish Institute's Study Abroad program which is accredited to award Associate and Bachelor degrees and certificates by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Although Mayanot's credits have been accepted by many prominent universities, students who wish to obtain credit for their courses at Mayanot are advised to consult with their schools Admissions Office to arrange the transfer of credits in advance.

Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is an accredited institution of MASA, a joint project of the Jewish Agency and the government of Israel.

*In addition, MJI Online has comprehensive online courses offering our students the convenience of completing their final semester of general studies and receiving their BA from anywhere in the world.