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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Across the globe, Switzerland is associated with hospitality, precision, cleanliness, and good service. OUS represents Swiss quality at fair prices. Anyone studying with us not only gains a certificate that is backed up by the most important quality labels in the business industry, but they also leave with skills and attributes that are appreciated all over the world and which are very much in demand.

However, theory alone is insufficient unless skills are practiced until they become second nature. We, therefore, place great importance on practical aspects. We offer you part-time study to give you the possibility to work and gain more work experience. Up to now, our students have always succeeded in finding a place during their studies or before graduating.

Students undertake paid work in banks, companies, hotel management, and reception during their training, where they gain insight into the reality of everyday working life.

They are prepared meticulously for this challenge. German is therefore firmly integrated into the teaching programs. As an option, we also offer the French and Spanish languages sometimes. Besides this, we instruct our students about how to conduct themselves during interviews and help them to compile their job application documents…

In the everyday life of the school, they are being trained naturally into the characteristics required for the world of work. We are certain it is only possible for students to learn effectively in an environment where they feel comfortable. We, therefore, foster a friendly atmosphere and personal support. We behave in a tolerant and respectful manner and expect this in turn from our students. We ensure that nobody in our care is discriminated against on the grounds of race, skin color, religion, origin, gender, or age.

However, it is not only among the students that open, online intercultural exchanges take place. During their study, there are various opportunities to come into contact with local students. It is therefore not long before students begin to feel our online academy is 2nd home.

At the same time, students, as well as their families, can be confident that we ourselves are fulfilling the qualities we are putting across.

We endeavor to serve as an example for our students, in that we are always prepared to subject our services to critical appraisal and to make improvements.

A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland is established as an independent school and is registered in compliance with Swiss law. Build global success when you earn your business management diploma online from OUS. Our diploma program gives you the skills you need to operate within a multinational enterprise. We offer online programs with a foundational perspective, breadth, and professional relevance for undergraduate and graduate students to help you attain the career of your dreams.

Welcome to OUS Academy

100% Online Flexible Learning for International Students

Study ONLINE & Graduate in SWITZERLAND

Our Mission

The mission of the OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and study programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

We adhere to the highest standards of academic excellence, and faculty and staff foster a learning community where students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance their lives and advance their careers.

Our Vision

OUS will be the academy of choice for adult learners and will be recognized as a leader in academic excellence, affordability, and career advancement. We are at the point where higher education and technology converge.

100% Online

 Study ONLINE & Graduate in SWITZERLAND

Our Promise

OUS is built on the foundations of academic excellence and compassionate commitment to your personal growth, professional development, and academic success. We are committed to your growth and goal to achieve the career of your dreams. Our values are as follows:

Communicate and Collaborate

OUS responds within 72 hours to your requests and questions.
OUS ensures you get the answers you need.
OUS includes others in decision-making.
OUS seeks counsel and accepts input and ideas from others.

Own It

OUS takes responsibility and honors its commitments.
OUS redefines mistakes and learns from them.
OUS delivers on its commitments.
OUS accepts its accountability to help get you results.

Motivate Students

OUS puts the student first.
OUS advocates for students.
OUS is passionate about student success.
OUS helps students accomplish their goals.

Measure Results

OUS defines outcomes for success.
OUS uses data to make better decisions.
OUS learns from failure.
OUS celebrates our accomplishments.

Inspire Excellence

OUS focuses on self-improvement.
OUS doesn't settle for mediocrity.
OUS gives 100% to students and colleagues.
OUS leads by example.

Trust and Respect

OUS treats all students and colleagues fairly.
OUS trusts and supports its vision.
OUS identifies issues and works with students to overcome them.
OUS shows appreciation for others' contributions.

foster a vigorous

OUS seeks to foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness, intellectual inquiry, and a shared search for truth by which students gain knowledge and build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.

cultivate student-centered learning

OUS seeks to cultivate student-centered learning at all levels, supported by technological resources and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and professional practice.

development of foundational values

OUS seeks to promote the development of foundational values of self-worth, creativity, interdependence, service, integrity, and effectiveness. We consider these the cornerstone of 21st-century leadership.

WHY Study online at OUS.

OUS seeks to foster intellectual and personal growth, sensitivity to diversity and human dignity, effective and responsible leadership, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning.

Location: If you are already working, or there are other reasons why are unable to be present at a brick-and-mortar campus, then online education offers you the same possibilities but from the comfort of your home or any comfortable environment you want to study from.
Flexibility: OUS online programs combine independent learning with your work and family for a greater work, life, and study balance. Our online courses are specially designed for self-study and are personalized to fit your needs.
Variety: With the growing acceptability and access to online education, we are to offer available many programs and courses online to help you earn the career of your dreams by giving choices.
Easy access: OUS courses are available for you to review and work on later at your convenience.
Support: Studying online at OUS does not mean you are left alone in just a self-study environment because we have designed support and community to keep you focused on your studies.

As you can see, online education from OUS is a great alternative to traditional schools. So what are you waiting for? Earn the Diploma you want for the career of your dreams!

Earning a diploma at OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland can increase your EARNING POWER.

With a Bachelor, you could earn $1 MILLION more than a high school Diploma.
With a Master, you could earn TWO TIMES more than a high school Diploma
(source: lifetime earnings, U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey)

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

Contact us

admission@ousedu.ch
Tel: +41443200033

International Offices

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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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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

📌 Important Notice
© Since 2013 OUS Royal Academy of Economics & Technology in Zurich/Switzerland – 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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