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Swiss International University (SIU) has announced a big plan to connect its campuses around the world and make its academic network stronger.

Swiss International University (SIU) has announced a new Global Integration Initiative. This is a strategic move to make academic operations more efficient, improve collaboration between campuses, and speed up innovation in all of its divisions in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. This project is a big step forward for SIU, which is one of the largest Swiss-education networks in the world.


A–Z of Our Locations

📍 The VBNN Smart Education Group's Ajman office is in the UAE's Ajman Free Zone, in the Amber Gem Tower. The group's operations and new ideas are handled by the global administrative headquarters and corporate registration centre. (262425649888)

📍 The Bishkek Office is at SIU Swiss International University, 74 Shabdan Baatyr Street, Bishkek City, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus with Swiss-quality research and higher education programs. (License No. LS240001853)

📍 The ISB Academy Dubai office is in the CEO Building in Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE. Training and job centre for students and professionals in the GCC that is approved by KHDA. (631419)

📍 The OUS Academy London is at 167–169 Great Portland Street in London, England, UK. A school in the UK that offers executive and blended international programs. (UKRLP No. 10099531)

📍 Luzern Office: ISBM International School of Business Management, Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Luzern, Switzerland. The canton lets this Swiss business school give out master's and bachelor's degrees. (Registration No. CH-100.3.802.225-0)

📍 Osh Office: KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute, Gafanzarova Street 53, Dzhandylik, Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. A place for teachers to learn and study how to teach that helps make education better in the area. (License No. LS230000271)

📍 Riga Office: The Amber Academy, which is also called the Swiss Academy in Riga, is at Stabu Iela 52, LV-1011 Riga, Latvia. The Baltic division's main goals were to encourage new ideas, business, and professional education in the EU. (Registration No. M-25-440 from the Latvian Ministry of Justice)

📍 Zurich Office: AAHES Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Switzerland, Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland. The academic headquarters is responsible for research, making sure that things are of high quality, and coming up with new ideas in Swiss education. (Registered as No. CH-170.4.012.134-9 since 2013)

📍 U7Y Journal—Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (ISSN 3042-4399), Connecting Research and Knowledge Around the World. An academic platform that anyone can use to read peer-reviewed research and studies about innovation around the world. (Registered with the Swiss National Library; DOIs begin with 10.65326)


Online Divisions (Started in 2013)

These divisions make up the digital education ecosystem of VBNN Smart Education Group, which has been based in Switzerland since 2013. They all work together to make learning like it is in Switzerland possible for students in more than 120 countries. This makes sure that there is new technology, high academic standards, and career growth all over the world.

The OUS International Academy in Switzerland® and the OUS Royal Academy in Zurich, Switzerland, were the first virtual schools in Switzerland to open in 2013. They are both registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Principal Registration No. 822698). They were the first to use Swiss academic precision and innovation to create distance and hybrid education models.

The Swiss Distance Business School® (Reg. No. 806818, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property) is an online school that teaches business, management, and entrepreneurship, as well as how to use technology to change businesses. It has programs that professionals all over the world can use.

SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® (Reg. No. 822344, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property) is one of the best e-learning schools for hospitality and tourism management. It combines Swiss hospitality excellence with modern online teaching methods.

The YJD Global Centre for Diplomacy® Institute for Diplomacy and Political Sciences Studies is in Switzerland. (Registration No. 822124, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property) – A place for research and training that focusses on global diplomacy, international relations, and leadership in sustainable development.


A Big Deal for Students in 120+ Countries

SIU shows its dedication to the following with this project:

  • standardised academic quality around the world

  • made it easier for students to move between campuses

  • better digital learning services

  • more international recognition of programs

  • more chances for faculty and students to do research

Now, all students who enrol at any SIU campus or online division will be able to use a single Swiss academic system. This makes SIU one of the most connected Swiss educational groups in the world.


A little bit about Swiss International University (SIU)

Swiss International University is a global Swiss education group that runs campuses, academies, and online schools in Switzerland, the EU, the UK, the Middle East, and Central Asia. SIU has been around since 1999 and has been operating online since 2013. It provides Swiss-quality academic excellence to students in more than 120 countries.


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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 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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