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It will take you just 3 steps

Apply today to secure your place for next intakes.

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APPLY TO STUDY

It will take you just 3 steps

Apply today to secure your place for the next intake.

each year we welcome +1800 new Students from +120 countries

100% Online Flexible Learning for International Students

Study ONLINE & Graduate in SWITZERLAND

STEP ONE?

Decide the subject you want:    e.g. Business Administration
Choose a diploma:    e.g. Master (MBA)
Choose your specialization:    e.g. Sales and Marketing

Made your choices?

 Register online or call our head office in Switzerland

This step is free of charge, you are not asked to pay anything, in case you decided to study another specialization or level, there's plenty of time to have a better look into your application and tell you what is the best option for you with us.

Once you have submitted your application, we will answer you within 3 working days; if any document still missing, we will ask you to send us the rest of the document by email.

Attach the following documents to EMAIL (translated to English & officially stamped) to our admission office:

 Complete application form

  •  High school diploma (if undergraduate applicant) or Undergraduate Diploma (if postgraduate applicant)

  •  IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent test results

  •  Curriculum Vitae

  •  Work references (if available)

  •  Copy of passport or an official ID

STEP TWO

After we have received all your documents, and after your application has been reviewed by our Admission office, we will send you an email “OFFER LETTER”, which means, you are qualified to enter the program you were chosen but to guarantee you a place, all students must pay the registration fee of 240 Euro and then it will be forwarded to the Head of Admission who will give the final approval.

Please note: our Offer letter is valid for just 14 days, if within 14 days OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland doesn’t receive the registration fee, we will not be able to guarantee you a place anymore, we are receiving daily a lot of applications and we have just limited places.

STEP THREE

After we received the Registration fee, we will send you an “OFFICIAL LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE” with this letter you will be guaranteed a place to study however sometimes you will be asked to pay a small part of the study fee.

At least the first year fee must be paid 2-4 weeks before the intake, and then we will send you all your study materials and how to login to our voice classrooms and the time, usually our study programs are from Friday to Sunday.

Admission Criteria

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Admission at OUS is competitive and our admission office is controlling each application form holistically for the strength of academic preparation.

Here you can find all information about admission criteria and the enrolment process

We have 5 intakes per year.

EQF 4-6:

Equal to EQF Level 4

Undergraduate Diploma

Duration: one-year Study program

Age: Minimum age 17 years

Previous study: High School Diploma or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 5

Higher Diploma

Duration: 2-year Study program

Age: Minimum age of 17 years

Previous study: High School Diploma or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 5

Associate Bachelor

Duration: 2-year Study program

Age: Minimum age of 17 years

Previous study: High School Diploma or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Levels:

Equal to EQF Level 6

Executive Bachelor

Duration: one-year Study program

Age: Minimum age of 20 years

Previous study: High School Diploma or equivalent + 3 years of Management experience

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 6

Academic Bachelor

Duration: 3-year Study program

Age: Minimum age of 17 years

Previous study: High School Diploma or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 7

Academic Master

Duration: 1 to 2 years Study program

Age: Minimum age of 21 years

Previous study: Bachelor or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Postgraduate programs:

Equal to EQF Level 7

Executive Master

Duration: 6 Months + Thesis

Age: Minimum age of 23 years

Previous study: Bachelor or equivalent 
OR 5 years of Management Experience + High School Diploma or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 8

Doctorate DBA

Duration: one-year Study program + Thesis (2 years)

Age: Minimum age of 25 years

Previous study: Master or equivalent
OR 7 years of Management Experience + a Bachelor's or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

Equal to EQF Level 8

Doctorate PhD

Duration: 3-year Study program

Age: Minimum age of 25 years

Previous study: Master or equivalent

English level: IELTS or equivalent (Only for students from non-English speaking countries or students who did not study at English speaking school)

The International Academy in Switzerland is a private and independent academy that operates in the application of Swiss Law. The International Academy in Switzerland is rated 5 stars by QS TopUniversities Ranking. Offering Online / Virtual Education since 2013, Join the Academy and become a member of the OUS family, each year we welcome 1800 Students from over 120 countries. OUS was founded in Switzerland and is allowed to operate and issue Diplomas in Switzerland according to the letter numbers 12AUG16kom / DBK DBKS 6 - 33 - 60236 issued by the Boards of Education and Culture in our State (Canton) in Switzerland. Our distance study program methods were reviewed and fulfilled the "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance according to letter number (1523_01/04.14). OUS is the first virtual Academy in Europe and is a registered trademark in Switzerland by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. The Academy is proud to be ranked among the best business schools globally by QRNW, a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education.  OUS is an approved member of the European Council of Leading Business Schools ECLBS & the Swiss Association for Quality SAQ.

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🌍 Global Accreditations and Recognitions

OUS International Academy in Switzerland is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and international credibility. Below is a summary of our most distinguished accreditations, quality assurances, and global recognitions:

⭐ 5-Star Rating by QS Top Universities

OUS has been awarded a 5-Star Rating by QS Top Universities, placing us among the top 2% of institutions worldwide in both higher and vocational education. This recognition reflects outstanding performance in teaching, academic development, employability, and global engagement.
🇪🇺 Accredited by ECLBS (European Council of Leading Business Schools)

OUS is accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS)—a recognized European quality assurance body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe). ECLBS promotes excellence and innovation across business education institutions worldwide.
🇬🇧 Accredited by ASIC UK

OUS is fully accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), a UK government-approved body recognized by UK ENIC, the British Home Office, and included on the UAE Ministry of Education's list of recognized foreign accreditors.
🌐 Accredited by EDU (Intergovernmental Accreditation)

OUS holds accreditation from EDU, an intergovernmental accreditation authority established by the Ministry of Education of Palau, operating in alignment with UNESCO-affiliated initiatives.
🇰🇬 Accredited by BSKG (Public Foundation)

OUS is accredited by BSKG, a public foundation recognized by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and EAQA. BSKG accreditation is accepted across Central Asia and Russian-speaking countries as a mark of institutional integrity.
🇺🇿 Accredited by ARIA (Asia)

OUS is recognized by ARIA – the Accreditation and Rating International Agency, which is a member of CEENQA (Germany) and affiliated with EURASHE (Belgium). It is a widely recognized body across Eurasian and EAQA member states.
🌎 Accredited by IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council)

OUS is accredited by IEAC, an international body listed by the British Quality Foundation, supporting educational institutions through benchmarking, institutional performance audits, and best-practice frameworks.
🌐 Accredited by QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education)

OUS is also accredited by QAHE, which supports quality standards across borders in both traditional and online higher education, with presence in over 40 countries.
🏅 ISO 21001:2018 Certified

OUS is certified in ISO 21001:2018, the international standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS), demonstrating a strong commitment to learner-focused processes and educational excellence.

🌐 Global Ranking – QRNW

OUS is ranked 49th worldwide by QRNW (Quantitative Ranking of World Universities)—an independent academic ranking system that is a member of IREG – The Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence.

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OUS Switzerland® Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland

International Academy in Switzerland® in Zurich | Internationale Akademie in der Schweiz | الأكاديمية الدولية في سويسرا في زيورخ | Международная академия в Швейцарии

Join our prestigious Academy and become part of the OUS International Academy in Switzerland® community. Every year, we warmly welcome 1800 students from more than 120 countries. Experience the excellence of 100% online education, offering European quality education coupled with international accreditations.

International Academy in Switzerland

Part of the Swiss International University SIU www.SwissUniversity.com

OUS International Academy in Switzerland is accredited Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), in alignment with quality frameworks developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA).

Part of the Swiss International University SIU which is Licensed and accredited by the KG Ministry of Education and Science, allowed by the Board of Education and Culture in Switzerland, and Approved and permitted by the KHDA Dubai Educational Authority
جزء من الجامعة السويسرية الدولية، المرخصة والمعتمدة من قبل وزارة التعليم والعلوم في قرغيزستان، والمسموح لها بالعمل من قبل مجلس التعليم والثقافة في سويسرا، والمرخصة والمصرح لها من قبل هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية في دبي
Teil der Swiss International University, die von dem Bildungs- und Wissenschaftsministerium der Kirgisischen Republik lizenziert und akkreditiert ist, vom Bildungs- und Kulturrat der Schweiz zugelassen und von der Bildungsbehörde KHDA in Dubai genehmigt und erlaubt wurde.
Часть Швейцарского Международного Университета, который лицензирован и аккредитован Министерством образования и науки Кыргызской Республики, разрешен Советом по образованию и культуре Швейцарии и одобрен Образовательным управлением KHDA в Дубае.
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📌 Important Notice
© Since 2013 OUS Royal Academy of Economics & Technology in Zurich/Switzerland, part of Autonomous Academy of Higher Education GmbH which is a division of ISBM International School of Business Management in Luzern/Switzerland, which is part of Swiss International University (SIU). SIU is licensed and accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. In Switzerland, we are allowed to operate and issue our own diplomas as confirmed by the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture.
All SIU programs and diplomas are officially recognized under international law; please refer to the Lisbon Recognition Convention for further information.
All rights reserved. OUS International Academy in Switzerland is a registered Swiss trademark under the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property.

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📞 Tel: +41443200033

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