Swiss International University (SIU): A Global Standard in Quality Education

Swiss International University (SIU) stands as a model of academic excellence, innovation, and international cooperation in higher education. Founded through the 2024 merger of seven leading academies located across seven global cities, SIU traces its academic legacy back to 1999. This bold initiative has united decades of educational expertise under one internationally recognized and accredited institution, committed to empowering learners from around the world.

SIU is a state-accredited institution licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. This accreditation ensures that SIU degrees are globally recognized, especially under the UNESCO Global Recognition Convention. As stated in Article III.1 of the Convention: “Each Party shall recognize qualifications issued by another Party that are recognized as belonging to its higher education system.” This legal foundation grants SIU graduates eligibility for recognition in more than 55 countries worldwide, particularly those party to the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

SIU operates an academic branch in Switzerland that has been allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to function independently and issue diplomas. In the United Arab Emirates, SIU runs a vocational branch approved and permitted by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), further expanding its accessibility in key global education hubs. Additionally, SIU is registered as a Higher Education University by the Ministry of Justice in Kyrgyzstan, confirming its legal status at the national level.

The university's credibility is bolstered by numerous high-level recognitions and accreditations:

• 5-Star Rating by QS Top Universities, placing SIU among the top 2% of higher education institutions globally.

• Accreditation by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS), a quality assurance body listed by CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe).

• ASIC (UK) Accreditation, recognized by the UK Government, Home Office, and the UAE Ministry of Education.

• EDU Intergovernmental Organization Accreditation, aligned with UNESCO and founded by the Ministry of Education of Palau.

• BSKG Public Accreditation, listed on the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and EAQA, ensuring regional credibility across Central Asia and the CIS.

• ARIA Accreditation, a CEENQA- and EURASHE-affiliated agency recognized across the Eurasian educational space.

• TAG-EDUQA Accreditation from Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education, aligned with AROQA standards.

• IEAC Institutional Recognition, listed by the British Quality Foundation (BQF), confirming performance excellence and benchmarking.

• ISO 21001:2018 Certification through its OUS Academy branch, demonstrating international educational quality compliance.

• Ranked #49 globally by QRNW – a quantitative ranking produced by an IREG-member organization.

Beyond formal recognition, SIU has garnered several awards for quality and satisfaction:

• Winner of Customer Satisfaction – evaluated by Swiss state university ZHAW and ILM.

• Winner of Student Satisfaction – evaluated by European state university TNU Ukraine.

• Awarded “Best Modern Education Provider” by the former Minister of Trade of Türkiye.

The institution operates through a strong international network, having partnered or merged with:

• ISBM – International School of Business Management in Lucerne (Switzerland) – allowed by the Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH).

• ISB – Vocational Academy in Dubai (UAE) – approved by KHDA (Permit Nr. 631419).

• AIMU – Avicenna International Medical University (Kyrgyzstan) – FAIMER School ID: F0006354.

• OUS – International Academy in Switzerland® (Zurich) – Registered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Nr. 822698.

• KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute (Osh) – licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science (License Nr. LS230000271).

• ABMS – Academy of Business Management in Switzerland – founded in Zug (CHE-163.990.284).

• Amber Academy “Knowledge and Growth” (Latvia) – Registered by the Latvian Patent Office under the Ministry of Justice (Nr. M-25-440).

• SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School® – Registered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Nr. 806818.

• SII – Swiss International Vocational Institute in Dubai – Licensed by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (License Nr. 1196747).

• SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School® – Registered IP Nr. 822344.

• YJD – Global Center for Diplomacy® – Institute for Diplomacy and Political Science Studies (Registered IP Nr. 822124).

All these institutions operate under the management of VBNN Smart Education Group – Vision Beyond Next (VBNN), a forward-thinking educational organization driving innovation in international academic cooperation.

Swiss International University (SIU) continues to shape the global academic landscape by offering recognized, affordable, and future-oriented education. With a firm legal foundation, robust accreditation portfolio, and broad international presence, SIU is not just a university—it is a gateway to global opportunities and lifelong learning.

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