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Welcome Letter to Students
International Academy in Switzerland
Academic Year 2025–2026

Dear Students,

It is with great joy and pride that we welcome you to the International Academy in Switzerland, where your academic journey is about to begin—or continue—within a global network of excellence, innovation, and opportunity.

Since welcoming our first online cohort in 2013, we have proudly celebrated the graduation of thousands of students from around the world. Now, in 2025, we stand at the forefront of international education as part of the Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek—a state-accredited institution recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention. SIU’s expanding global network includes a state-regulated vocational institute in Dubai, enhancing our international footprint and institutional credibility. In addition, SIU operates a Business School in Lucerne, allowed by the local Board of Education and Culture to deliver academic programs and issue its diplomas, further solidifying our commitment to recognized, high-quality education across multiple regions. While we collaborate closely within this global educational ecosystem, we remain an academically and administratively independent institution.

Through this strategic partnership, we have joined a broader academic family with campuses in Lucerne, Bishkek, Dubai, Osh, and more—uniting over 3,800 students who share a commitment to excellence, diversity, and global progress.

A Historic Transformation

This year marks a pivotal moment in our history: the official renaming of our institution to the International Academy in Switzerland, effective from 2025. This change is more than just a new name—it symbolizes the high standards we uphold and the transformative growth we continue to pursue.

Our Path to Excellence

Over the past year, we have successfully secured several prestigious accreditations, reaffirming the quality, credibility, and recognition of our programs:

✅ 5-Star Rated Academy by QS TopUniversities – A globally respected benchmark of quality in higher education.
✅Institutional Accreditation by BSKG, recognized by the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
✅EDU Accreditation, an Intergovernmental Organization developed by the Ministry of Education in Palau, in affiliation with UNESCO
✅Programmatic Accreditation by ECLBS – European Council of Leading Business Schools, supported by 10 national accreditation bodies across Europe
✅ASIC Accreditation (UK), recognized by the UK Government
✅ARIA Accreditation, one of the most reputable bodies in the world
✅TAQ-EDUQA Accreditation, Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education
✅Additional accreditations by IEAC, QAHE, and others
✅ISO 9001 Certification for Quality Management in Education
and more... the full list here

These recognitions are more than formalities—they are a reflection of our academic integrity, institutional rigor, and international reputation.

Our Commitment to You

Since our foundation, we have gone through various phases of growth, each guided by visionary leadership. Over the past four years, under my direction, we have made a strategic shift to focus solely on quality—even when it required us to limit enrollments or redirect resources. We firmly believe that investing in quality is the only sustainable path to educational excellence.

As we move forward with our rebranding and expansion, we remain fully committed to you—our students. You are the heart of this institution. Our mission is to support your academic, personal, and professional development so you can contribute meaningfully to your communities and industries around the globe.

We encourage you to seize this opportunity: engage with your professors, participate actively in your courses, and never hesitate to ask questions or seek support. You are not simply joining a school—you are joining a global legacy.

Once again, welcome to the International Academy in Switzerland.

With warm regards and sincere wishes for your success,

International Academy in Switzerland

Welcome Letter from the Managing Director of OUS
(2019-2025)

“Scientia vinces / Through knowledge you win”

Dear OUS Family,

It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to our new academic study program.

With our dynamic and incredible team, we have achieved a lot of wonderful events last year on behalf of our institution: a triple-award diploma with the leading state universities, which are within the worldwide top 500 universities (QS Ranking), customer satisfaction award, international recognized accreditations, and TV interviews worldwide. OUS looks further to the future to obtain more achievements.

Friendly Regards,

D.A. Briand
OUS Managing Director

Welcome Letter from the Managing Director of OUS
(2013-2018)

“Together we shine, together we walk miles and miles”

Dear OUS Family,

It is most of our pleasure to welcome you to the academic year of 2017/2018. We are altogether an amazing team of students, lecturers, staff, and alumni. We are proud to be a modern academy meeting the needs of the globe today.
With our dynamic and incredible team, we achieved a lot of wonderful events this year on behalf of our institution: a triple-award diploma with the leading state universities which are within the worldwide top 500 universities, a customer satisfaction award, internationally recognized accreditations, and international TV interviews. OUS looks further to the future to obtain many more achievements. Our goal is to grow step by step with increasing success.
If you are considering being a part of this team, we will be happy to welcome you and share this familiar and friendly environment with you.
Innovation and success are the keywords for us and we are glad that you are part of this team.

Friendly Regards,

Dr. Lawrence Monteilh, co-founder

Welcome Letter from the President of OUS
(2013-2016)

"We are different and you are different"

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland. You are now part of an incredible team of leading staff, faculty, students, and alumni who make this a dynamic, modern academy.

OUS is a dynamic and vibrant community made up of many people from around the world. Located in the heart of cosmopolitan and multicultural Switzerland, we embrace diversity and pride ourselves in helping our students become citizens of the world. Our values of academic freedom, social responsibility, accessible education, and collegial self-governance are deep-rooted and guide us, as we become Switzerland's leading business academy.

At OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland, we value our employees and are especially committed to providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. Our programs are designed to help you establish a positive career path from the outset so that you can challenge yourself and reach your maximum potential.

You have joined or are considering joining the OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland at an exciting time. We are experiencing renewal and growth with transformations happening across our campus. Fundamental to this success is the bold vision, priorities, and objectives for your future and you will find that our programs will challenge you in the best ways and help you achieve the career of your dreams.

OUS has great strengths and even greater potential, and we are thrilled that you are part of it.

As a Swiss Institution, we honor Swiss Democracy Norms & Principles.

Sincerely,

Mr. Victor Zhenchenko, co-founder and former Chancellor

Welcome Letter from the of OUS
(2013-2014)

"Faith, unity, and discipline are the keys to success"

OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland is a dynamic, modern academy in the heart of Switzerland, with a focus on all aspects of the management and business industry. There is a long tradition of management in Switzerland, and it is the ideal environment for young people from all over the world wishing to study the most important business and management professions.

For many of our students, it is the first time they study online and study with a group of students for a long period from completely foreign cultures. We, therefore, offer them round-the-clock support from the time they start studying until the completion of their studies. Even after they have graduated we are always available to listen to their questions.

Students learn about the business and management sector in a familiar atmosphere. The curricula include all subjects related to business management, and after the courses, students can undertake appropriate to continue studying. The school’s manageable size enables individually supported teaching and considers the cultural and religious backgrounds of each individual.

OUS Team

OUS is the first and first online provider in Switzerland certified by the prestige’s European accreditation "EFMD" which is considered as one of the top accreditation in the world, as well as accredited by ASIC which is a recognized accreditation by the British Government.

The Academy is based in Switzerland, We offer a range of online study programs starting from Associate Bachelor up to Doctorate, including Masters and Bachelors study programs, all our Studies can be done in ONE academic year + thesis flexible study program (Friday to Sunday) as follows:

Undergraduate (total 180 ECTS):

1st step: Diploma 1 year (EQF Level 4) - 60 ECTS

2nd step: Higher Diploma 1 year (EQF Level 5) - 60 ECTS

3rd step: Bachelor 1 year (EQF Level 6) - 60 ECTS

Postgraduate:

Master 1 - 3 years (EQF level 7)

Doctorate: 1-year study + thesis (thesis takes another 2 years)

The Academy is a global leader in Online Business Education an outstanding reputation many organizations have ranked our Academy among the top online providers in Switzerland, in terms of popularity, student satisfaction, innovation, etc.

The main language of our study programs is English dedicated working professionals from all over the world.

We Different

We have created an online experience that allows you to interact effectively with faculty and other students, all you need is a computer with an internet connection, it's education on your terms.
We encourage people to take what they learning and apply it to their own life

Our Aim

Successful future for all our students
International Environment
Excellent lecturers
High standard of Quality
To serve students from all over the world

Classes

Our online classes are kept small turning you more intensive learning Environment, we try to keep our students – lecturers ratio very small, and all our programs are being taught in English, our main focus is to provide you with great corporate connections by offering you a part-time online study program which keeps you connected with your own company or job.

We offer you

Advance your career, accredited online programs
Online college courses, built around your schedule
Perfect your skills, courses to support your goals
Powering your success, dedicated students support you 24/7
The knowledge you can apply
Work-life balance (of course you have to squeeze them all in one, personal life, personal-commitment, study, and work life)

Students can specialize in the following Business and Management Fields:

Hospitality management
Hotel Management
Tourism Management
Events management
Nutrition
Culinary Arts
Business administration
Business Law
Public Relations
Clinical Management
International Relation
Cultural Studies
Product and Category Management
Communication Management
International Marketing and Sales
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Finance
E-Business
E-Marketing
International Management
Rehabilitation & Injury Management
Pharmaceutical Management
Leadership Management
Change Management
Institutional and educational management
Information and Communications Technology ICT Management

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OUS International Academy in Switzerland – Globally Recognized and Multi-Accredited

OUS International Academy in Switzerland is proud to operate as an official academic division of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited institution recognized and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG). This national-level recognition ensures that all degrees awarded under the SIU framework are internationally legitimate and widely accepted.

The Academy benefits from a strong international footprint through the following authorizations and accreditations:

✅ Allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) – Permitted to operate independently and issue diplomas in Switzerland.
✅ Approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) – Dubai – Authorized to offer diploma programs in the UAE.
✅ Registered as a Higher Education University by the Ministry of Justice (KG) – Legally recognized with university status.
✅ Recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention – Ensuring degree recognition across more than 55 countries globally.
✅ Rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities – Ranked among the top 2% of institutions worldwide based on quality and international impact.
✅ Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – A European quality body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Global).
✅ Accredited by ASIC (UK) – Recognized by the UK Government, UK Home Office, and UAE Ministry of Education.
✅ Accredited by EDU Intergovernmental Organization – Established by the Ministry of Education of Palau, aligned with UNESCO global education frameworks.
✅ Accredited by BSKG (Kyrgyz Republic) – A public accreditation body listed with APQN and EAQA, supporting regional recognition across Central Asia and CIS countries.
✅ Accredited by ARIA (Uzbekistan) – A CEENQA and EURASHE-affiliated quality assurance agency, strengthening academic recognition in Eurasia.
✅ Accredited by IEAC (UK) – Recognized by the British Quality Foundation for institutional performance excellence.
✅ Certified under ISO 21001:2018 – International Educational Organization Management System standard, demonstrating commitment to learner-centric excellence.
✅ Ranked #49 globally by QRNW (Quality Ranking Network) – A quantitative performance-based ranking platform affiliated with IREG Observatory.

In addition, OUS International Academy is proudly accredited by TAG-EDUQA (Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education), in alignment with the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), reinforcing its reputation across the Arab region.