Financial Transparency Report 2024

International Academy
Jan 31
2 min read

Updated: Sep 27

At Swiss International University (SIU), we maintain a long-standing commitment to transparent financial governance. Every year, we publish a summary of our financial structure to ensure our students, faculty, and partners have a clear understanding of how resources are allocated across the university.

This report provides an overview of the university’s budget distribution for the year 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024, presented as percentages of the total approved annual budget.

Budget Distribution by Function (2024)

Category	Percentage of Total Budget
Teaching & Learning	38%
Research & Innovation	25%
Student Support & Scholarships	15%
Administration & Governance	12%
Sustainability & Campus Projects	10%

Note: All figures represent percentage allocations of the total approved university budget. Detailed financial records are available for internal and regulatory purposes upon request.

Visual Overview

A pie chart or bar graph is included to illustrate the percentage allocations clearly for all readers. This makes it easy to understand how resources are distributed across teaching, research, student support, administration, and sustainability initiatives.

University Expenditure on Arts and Heritage

In the most recent financial cycle, 3.006% of the university’s total expenditure was allocated to arts, culture, and heritage activities. This reflects the institution’s commitment to enriching the cultural and creative aspects of campus life, ensuring students and staff benefit from a vibrant academic environment beyond traditional teaching and research.

Expenditure per Staff Member

At Swiss International University (SIU), financial transparency and equitable resource allocation remain at the core of our institutional values. The total university expenditure is distributed across the entire workforce, ensuring that each staff member represents an equivalent share of the university’s overall budget.

Expressed entirely in percentage terms, this approach allows SIU to maintain clarity in financial reporting while demonstrating our commitment to investing in human capital in line with academic and operational priorities.

To reflect a realistic academic workforce distribution, SIU allocates its total staff expenditure across three age groups as follows:

Under 35 Years Old – 24%

Early-career academics, researchers, and administrative staff at this stage typically receive 24% of the total staff expenditure. As professionals in the early stages of their academic or administrative careers, their salaries and responsibilities are generally lower compared to senior groups.

Between 36 and 55 Years Old – 49%

Representing the largest portion of mid-career faculty, senior lecturers, department heads, and experienced administrative staff, this group receives 49% of the total staff expenditure. They carry the primary academic, research, and administrative workload, justifying the highest share of the budget.

Above 56 Years Old – 27%

Senior professors, advisors, and leadership figures above 56 years old account for 27% of the total staff expenditure. Although fewer in number, they often hold seniority-based roles with higher salaries and strategic responsibilities that guide the university’s long-term vision.

Our Commitment

Annual Publication: We release financial summaries every year for public access.
Clear Structure: Data is presented in a way that is easy to understand and compare over time.
Responsible Governance: Budgets reflect the university’s priorities in teaching, research, student support, and sustainable campus development.