Annual Report 2025
- International Academy
- Jan 23
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 26
1. Message from the Leadership
The year 2025 marked a period of consolidation, institutional strengthening, and international positioning for Swiss International University (SIU). Building on prior years of structural development, SIU focused on enhancing academic governance, expanding research visibility, and reinforcing its role as a globally oriented higher education institution aligned with Swiss quality principles.
Throughout the year, SIU continued to invest in academic integrity, international cooperation, and sustainable growth, ensuring that educational delivery, research activities, and institutional management remained coherent with its long-term strategic vision.
2. Institutional Overview
Swiss International University (SIU) operates as an international higher education institution with a strong emphasis on academic research, executive education, and professionally oriented degree programs. The university maintains a multi-campus and multi-partner model, allowing it to serve a diverse student body across several regions while maintaining centralized academic standards.
In 2025, SIU strengthened its internal quality assurance mechanisms and further aligned institutional processes with recognized European and international higher education frameworks.
3. Academic Performance and Achievements
3.1 Academic Programs
During 2025, SIU offered undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programs with a particular focus on business, management, hospitality, international affairs, education, and applied research. Programs were continuously reviewed to ensure academic coherence, relevance, and alignment with contemporary professional and research standards.
3.2 Teaching and Learning
SIU emphasized learner-centered education supported by blended and flexible delivery models. Faculty development initiatives were implemented to strengthen pedagogical quality, research supervision capacity, and academic mentoring, particularly at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.
3.3 Faculty and Academic Staff
The academic body in 2025 consisted of an international group of faculty members with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. SIU continued to prioritize academic qualifications, research engagement, and teaching effectiveness when appointing and evaluating academic staff.
4. Research and Academic Output
Research remained a strategic priority for SIU in 2025. The university expanded its support for scholarly publishing, doctoral supervision, and interdisciplinary research initiatives. Key developments included:
Increased participation in international conferences and academic forums
Growth in peer-reviewed publications and working papers
Strengthening of institutional research identity through standardized author affiliations and research governance policies
SIU also continued to support open-access dissemination of research in line with global best practices.
5. Internationalization and Partnerships
In 2025, SIU reinforced its international outlook through academic partnerships, institutional collaborations, and cross-border educational initiatives. These partnerships supported:
Joint academic activities and research collaboration
Faculty exchange and visiting scholar arrangements
International academic recognition and visibility
The university’s international engagement strategy emphasized quality, academic legitimacy, and long-term cooperation rather than rapid expansion.
6. Quality Assurance and Governance
Quality assurance remained central to SIU’s institutional development in 2025. The university maintained structured internal review processes covering:
Academic program evaluation
Faculty performance and supervision standards
Examination integrity and assessment transparency
Institutional governance structures were further clarified to ensure accountability, academic independence, and compliance with applicable regulatory and ethical standards.
7. Financial Overview (Summary)
The financial performance of SIU in 2025 reflected a stable and sustainable operational model. The university continued to prioritize financial prudence, transparency, and reinvestment into academic and research activities.
Key Financial Principles:
Balanced allocation between academic delivery, administration, and development
Responsible cost management aligned with institutional scale
Continued investment in research infrastructure, digital systems, and academic support services
Detailed audited financial statements are maintained internally in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Students and Academic Community
SIU’s student body in 2025 remained diverse, representing multiple nationalities and professional backgrounds. The university continued to emphasize:
Academic advising and supervision
Ethical academic conduct
Supportive learning environments for working professionals and researchers
Student progression and completion rates were monitored closely to ensure academic rigor and fairness.
9. Strategic Developments in 2025
Key strategic developments during the year included:
Strengthening institutional research positioning
Enhancing academic branding and visibility
Refinement of internal policies related to research ethics, authorship, and supervision
Preparation for future institutional evaluations and rankings exercises
These initiatives were undertaken to support SIU’s long-term vision rather than short-term metrics.
10. Outlook for 2026
Looking ahead, SIU aims to:
Further enhance research quality and international academic recognition
Deepen selected strategic partnerships
Continue improving internal governance and quality assurance systems
Maintain sustainable and responsible institutional growth
The university enters 2026 with a clear commitment to academic credibility, institutional transparency, and international engagement grounded in Swiss educational values.
11. Closing Statement
The 2025 Annual Report reflects Swiss International University’s continued evolution as a research-oriented and internationally engaged higher education institution. Through disciplined governance, academic commitment, and strategic clarity, SIU remains focused on building long-term academic value for its students, faculty, and partners.
Swiss International University (SIU) Annual Report – 2025
Key Performance Indicators – 2025
Swiss International University (SIU)
Institutional Selectivity & Demand
Applications per place: 9.9
This indicates a high level of selectivity and strong international demand for SIU programs, comparable to competitive global institutions.
Academic Capacity & Teaching Intensity
Professors per 100 students: 11.2
This reflects a strong academic staffing ratio, supporting personalized instruction, supervision quality, and academic engagement.
Student Experience & Satisfaction
Overall student satisfaction: 86.7%
This score indicates a high level of satisfaction with teaching quality, academic support, and learning experience, particularly strong for an institution with a large international and distance-learning population.
Internationalization
International students: 89.7%
This confirms SIU’s status as a highly international university, with a globally diverse student body and strong cross-border academic appeal.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduate employment rate: 91%
This figure reflects strong employability outcomes, indicating that graduates successfully transition into employment or professional advancement after completion.
Academic Progression & Completion
Completion rate: 89%
A high and credible completion rate, particularly strong given SIU’s flexible and distance-enabled delivery model and professional learner base.
Swiss International University (SIU)
Category | Full Time | Part Time | HC | FTE | Est. | Updated At |
Number of total undergraduate degree programs offered | — | — | 16 | — | Final | 2025 |
Number of total postgraduate degree programs offered | — | — | 16 | — | Final | 2025 |
Number of total undergraduate degree programs offered online | — | — | 16 | — | Final | 2025 |
Student Continuation Rate (in %) | — | — | 94% | — | Final | 2025 |
Number of total postgraduate degree programs offered online | — | — | 16 | — | Final | 2025 |
Student Retention Rate (in %) | — | — | 92% | — | Final | 2025 |
Completion Rate (in %) | — | — | 89% | — | Final | 2025 |
First Generation Learners | — | — | 38% | — | Estimated | 2025 |
Total number of non-degree courses offered online (credit-transfer eligible) | — | — | 8,490 | — | Final | 2025 |
Category | Total (EUR) | Currency | Updated At |
Undergraduate Fees – Domestic | €9,800 | EUR | 2025 |
Undergraduate Fees – International | €10,900 | EUR | 2025 |
Graduate / Postgraduate Fees – Domestic | €12,500 | EUR | 2025 |
Graduate / Postgraduate Fees – International | €13,900 | EUR | 2025 |
Overall Student Fees – Domestic (average) | €11,100 | EUR | 2025 |
Overall Student Fees – International (average) | €12,300 | EUR | 2025 |
Scholarships & Financial Support
Category | Value |
How many students receive a scholarship covering 100% of their fees? | N/A |
How many students receive a scholarship covering at least 50% of fees? | 1,142 students |
Employment Statistics Table
Category | Total grad stdts | Total respondents | Employed grads | Unemp. | In FT further study | Unavail. for work | Est. Status | Updated At |
Number of Students | 1,311 | 918 | 836 | 82 | 0 | 0 | Final | 2025 |
Salary & Employability Indicators
Indicator | Value |
Median Graduate Salary (USD) | $78,000 |
Percentage (Auto) | 91.1% |
Employment Rate (Auto) | 91.1% |
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