Charisma University

What Charisma University does

Charisma University is a private, internationally accredited higher education institution headquartered in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, with an additional campus in the United States. It delivers undergraduate, master's, doctoral (PhD and PsyD), and certificate programs across six academic schools: Business, Education, Philosophy and Religion, Psychology, Law, and Health Sciences, serving primarily working professionals and international students seeking flexible online pathways to accredited degrees.

The institution operates on a tuition-based subscription model with per-program fees, a registration fee capped at 20% of tuition (maximum $200), and tiered refund percentages based on withdrawal timing. Student acquisition runs through a self-serve online application portal (Sycamore Campus / MyCharismaU), HubSpot-powered virtual consultations, articulation agreements (e.g., Apollos University), and channel partnerships such as the ACCI arrangement in Nigeria. Teaching administration is supported by the proprietary Luca Platform, and student services including academic advising, career services, library access, and writing center are delivered through a dedicated student affairs portal.

The university's commercial positioning is anchored by a multi-jurisdictional accreditation stack covering TRACS (US-recognized), ACQUIN (EQAR/German-recognized), ACBSP (CHEA-recognized), UK ENIC, and NC-SARA, supported by memberships in IAU, WHED, ACE, and THE Impact Rankings. Charisma University reports a 10,000+ alumni network, an 88% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation, and a #1 ranking in the 2025 HE Higher Education Ranking. It is privately held with no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and revenue figures are not publicly available.

Name

Charisma University

Legal name

Charisma University

Website

https://charisma.edu.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Charisma University is a privately held, internationally accredited higher education institution offering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across six schools, primarily serving working professionals and international students via online delivery and campuses in Turks and Caicos Islands and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Online degree programs
• Graduate education
• Doctoral programs
• Professional certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Cockburn Town

HQ country

Turks & Caicos Islands

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Tuition is charged per program with associated registration fees. The university maintains a refund policy with tiered percentages based on withdrawal timing.
2. Professional Development and Certificates: Revenue from specialized certificate programs and professional development offerings separate from degree programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charisma University is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited undergraduate (Associate and Bachelor), graduate (Master's), and doctoral (Ph.D. and Psy.D.) degree programs, along with professional development certificates. The university organizes its academic offerings across six specialized schools — Business, Education, Philosophy and Religion, Psychology, Law, and Health Sciences — delivered through online learning platforms with physical campuses in the USA and Turks & Caicos Islands.

Product overview

Charisma University is an educational institution offering a multi-school portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. The university comprises six academic schools: School of Business, School of Education, School of Philosophy and Religion, School of Psychology, School of Law, and School of Health Sciences. Programs span across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees (M.Sc., M.A.), doctoral degrees (Ph.D., PsyD), and professional development certificates. The institution supports students through online learning platforms including MyCharismaU student portal and Luca Platform for teaching administration. Student support services encompass academic advising, career services, disability services, library, writing center, and alumni networks. Programs are delivered with accreditation from TRACS, ACQUIN, and ACBSP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Business Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management for students seeking business credentials.
• School of Education Provides graduate and undergraduate programs designed to prepare future educators with comprehensive and progressive teaching methodologies.
• School of Philosophy and Religion Offers programs exploring philosophy, theology, and religious studies, examining major world religions and philosophical arguments.
• School of Psychology Provides graduate programs in psychology with specializations in Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, and Psychoanalysis.
• School of Law Offers law programs blending theory with practice to prepare students for various legal careers.
• School of Health Sciences Provides health sciences programs focused on contemporary medical challenges and healthcare solutions.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across six schools including Business, Education, Philosophy and Religion, Psychology, Law, and Health Sciences.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate-level master's degree programs including M.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management; M.A. in Marketing, International Relations, Philosophy; and Master of Psychology.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Doctoral programs including Ph.D. in Business Administration, Psychology, Theology, Cyber Security Administration, and Forensic Accounting, as well as the clinically-focused Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
• Professional Development and Certificate Programs Specialized certificate programs and professional development offerings designed to enhance professional skills and career advancement, separate from degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% graduate employment rate within 6 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2018Strategic partnership where ACCI serves as official representative and promoter of Charisma University's programs within Nigeria. ACCI assists with enrollment procedures and provides comprehensive support services to students. Partnership targets ACCI members, their families, friends, and associates for Master's, Doctoral degrees and HND conversion programs in Business, Psychology, Public Health, Law, and Theology. Represented by Professor Dr. Charles Anosike, Senior Vice President for International Cooperation at Charisma University.
• BEST Centre (Business Entrepreneurship, Skills, and Technology)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2018BEST Centre, led by Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN, under ACCI, is committed to enhancing capacity and skills development for businesses. Works with Charisma University to bring educational opportunities closer to aspiring learners within the Nigerian business community.
• Apollos UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharisma University has an articulation agreement with Apollos University, enabling credit transfers and collaborative academic pathways between institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National University: Private nonprofit university with a heavy online and adult-learner focus across four schools — comparable to Charisma in mission (working professionals, online, multi-discipline) though based in the US.
• Liberty University Online: Faith-affiliated nonprofit university with an extensive online program catalog including doctoral degrees — comparable to Charisma in faith heritage (TRACS is the Christian accreditor) and online delivery model.
• American Public University System: Online-focused university system serving working adults, military, and international students with programs through doctoral level — comparable in nontraditional student targeting and online-only delivery.
• Regent University: Faith-affiliated private university with online doctoral and professional programs (including Psychology, Law, Business) — directly comparable niche competitor to Charisma's faith-based, multi-discipline online offering.
• Apollos University: Smaller online private university with articulation ties to Charisma — directly comparable niche competitor offering similar online degree programs and serving comparable online adult-learner markets.
• University of the People: Tuition-free, accredited online nonprofit university serving global, primarily working-adult learners — the closest business-model analogue to Charisma's online, internationally-targeted nonprofit positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University: Large-scale nonprofit online university with competency-based programs across business, education, and health — directly comparable in online nonprofit positioning but at materially greater scale and US regional accreditation depth.
• University of Phoenix: Largest for-profit online university in the US with programs from associate through doctoral, serving working professionals — directly comparable in online, adult-learner focus though at vastly greater scale and different accreditation posture.
• Walden University: Large for-profit online university focused on working professionals with doctoral programs in Psychology, Business, and Education — comparable in targeted student segments and catalog breadth, operating at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Oral Roberts University: Faith-affiliated private university offering online graduate and doctoral programs including theology and business — comparable to Charisma in faith-based heritage and emerging online program development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CharismaUnivEDU
• Facebookfacebook.com/CharismaUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charisma-university-turks-and-caicos-islands

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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