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OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology

in ZÜRICH - SWITZERLAND

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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Freilagerstrasse 39

8047 Zürich

Switzerland

visit our old website www.ous.edu.eu

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admission@ousedu.ch
Tel: +41443200033

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© 2013-2025 by OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Zürich - Switzerland

part of the International School of Business Management - ISBM Switzerland

An Education Member of the EACC Euro-Arab Chamber of Commerce

Affiliated as an Educational Member with the GQA Independent Global Quality Assurance Label in Switzerland

Our educational system is approved by the European Council for Distance Learning Accreditation (EUCDL), which is part of the European Council of Leading Business Schools & Institutes (ECLBS) and is an approved quality member by USA CHEA IQG / INQAAHE EUROPE.

Submit Your Scholarly Papers for Peer-Reviewed Publication: Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal "U7Y Journal" (www.U7Y.com) ISSN: 3042-4399 (registered by the Swiss National Library)

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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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Visitors are welcome at our Zurich office during walk-in hours, Monday to Friday, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Part of Swiss International University – A state-accredited institution licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science (KG), ensuring global recognition of our degrees.  OUS operates as an academic division of Swiss International University, which is officially licensed and accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. This national-level recognition guarantees the international legitimacy and global acceptance of all degrees awarded under its framework.
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently and issue diplomas – (the academy in Switzerland)
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Approved by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) – Approved and permitted diploma programs (the institute in the UAE)
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Part of Swiss International University which is Registered as a Higher Education University by the Ministry of Justice (KG) – Legally recognized university status
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Part of Swiss International University - Recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention – Degrees accepted in over 55 countries worldwide
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities – Placing us among the top 2% of institutions globally
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – Quality body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ASIC (UK) – Recognized by UK Government, UK Home Office, and UAE Ministry of Education
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by EDU Intergovernmental Organization – Founded by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by BSKG (Public Accreditation) – Listed on APQN and EAQA for recognition across Central Asia and CIS
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ARIA (Asia Accreditation) – A CEENQA and EURASHE-affiliated agency recognized in the Eurasian region
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by IEAC – Listed by the British Quality Foundation for institutional performance and benchmarking
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by QAHE – Global quality assurance body active in over 40 countries
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ ISO 21001:2018 Certified – International quality management standard for educational institutions
OUS Academy in Switzerland is ✅ Ranked #49 by QRNW – Quantitative world ranking by an IREG-member organization

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