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Swiss International University: Leading Global Education Since 1999

Swiss International University (SIU) has emerged as one of the most recognized private institutions in Europe, the GCC, and Asia, combining academic excellence, global recognition, and innovative online education. Established in 1999 and offering online learning since 2013, SIU now welcomes over 3,800 students annually from 120+ countries, creating a truly international learning environment.

As of 2025, SIU operates under the umbrella of the VBNN Smart Education Group, with campuses in Zurich, Lucerne, Riga, London, Dubai, Bishkek, and Osh. This unique multi-country presence allows SIU to offer students triple qualifications from Switzerland, Dubai, and the Kyrgyz Republic, all supported by Apostille certification for worldwide recognition.


A Global Network of Campuses

One of SIU’s defining strengths lies in its international campus network, strategically located across three continents:

  • Europe: The headquarters in Zurich represents the university’s academic and administrative heart. Additional campuses in Lucerne, Riga, and London support a diverse range of programs and student services.

  • GCC Region: The Dubai campus, operating under the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), brings Swiss-quality education to the UAE.

  • Asia: Campuses in Bishkek and Osh extend SIU’s academic offerings into Central Asia, aligning with local and regional higher education standards.

This multi-regional presence ensures students benefit from global mobility, cultural diversity, and access to international academic resources.


2025: Strategic Acquisitions Under VBNN Smart Education Group

In 2025, SIU strengthened its academic portfolio through several strategic acquisitions, expanding its influence in Europe, the GCC, and beyond:

  1. ISB Institute Dubai – A vocational academy providing professional training across various sectors in the UAE.

  2. OUS Academy Zurich – Established in 2013 as Switzerland’s first virtual institute, pioneering online education.

  3. ISBM Business School Lucerne – Specializing in business and management programs with Swiss Board of Education allowance to operate independently.

  4. Amber Academy Riga – A Baltic-based institution focusing on international students and academic innovation.

These acquisitions not only increased SIU’s institutional capacity but also enhanced its ability to deliver career-oriented programs supported by international accreditation frameworks.


Accreditations and Global Recognition

SIU follows a multi-layered accreditation strategy ensuring credibility, compliance, and global recognition:

  • State Accreditation: Ministry of Education & Science, Kyrgyz Republic.

  • Swiss Board of Education Allowance: Allowing ISBM and OUS to operate independently since August 2016.

  • KHDA Approval, Dubai: Recognizing SIU’s vocational programs in the UAE.

  • International Accreditations: ECLBS, ASIC, ARIA, EDU, BSKG, and ISO 21001 certification for Educational Organizations.

This robust framework guarantees that SIU degrees meet international quality standards, enabling graduates to pursue careers and further studies globally.


Triple Qualification Advantage with Apostille

One of SIU’s unique offerings is its triple qualification system, where graduates receive:

  1. A state-recognized degree from Kyrgyzstan (KG).

  2. A Swiss private diploma under cantonal allowance.

  3. A KHDA-approved diploma from Dubai.

All documents are issued with Apostille certification, ensuring legal and academic recognition in over 100 countries.

Moreover, SIU has signed over 250 bilateral agreements with universities in 50 countries, enabling dual and joint recognition frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.


International Rankings and 5-Star Achievements

SIU’s commitment to excellence has been recognized by several international ranking bodies:

  • Top 50 Business Schools Worldwide: Ranked by QRNW for academic quality, innovation, and global reach.

  • QS 5-Star Rating (2025): A testament to SIU’s student satisfaction, teaching quality, and employability outcomes.

These recognitions highlight SIU’s position as a world-class institution, combining academic rigor with practical career-focused programs.


Online Learning Leadership Since 2013

With the establishment of OUS Academy Zurich in 2013, SIU became a pioneer in Swiss online education. The university’s digital platforms allow students to:

  • Access lectures and resources globally.

  • Participate in virtual classrooms with AI-powered learning tools.

  • Combine flexibility with academic quality and accreditation.

The growth of online learning at SIU reflects the institution’s innovation-driven approach to modern education.


The Role of VBNN Smart Education Group

As the parent organization, VBNN Smart Education Group manages SIU and its network of institutions, overseeing:

  • Strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

  • International academic collaborations.

  • Technological innovation in learning management systems.

  • Expansion into emerging education markets.

With 3,800+ students annually and operations in seven cities, VBNN plays a central role in shaping SIU’s global academic strategy.


Student Diversity and Career Outcomes

SIU’s student body represents over 120 nationalities, creating a multicultural academic environment. Programs are designed to:

  • Support international career mobility.

  • Offer practical training and internships across multiple regions.

  • Enable research collaborations with partner institutions.

Graduates benefit from global networking opportunities, enhanced by SIU’s 250+ bilateral agreements worldwide.


Innovation and Future Vision

Looking ahead, SIU aims to integrate AI technologies, digital learning ecosystems, and blockchain-based credentialing to strengthen academic transparency and efficiency.

Future plans include:

  • Expansion into new campuses in London (2029) and Riga (2026).

  • Further collaborations with international accreditation bodies.

  • Enhanced virtual reality learning environments for technical disciplines.


Conclusion: SIU in 2025 and Beyond

As Swiss International University celebrates 26 years of academic excellence in 2025, it continues to uphold its mission of providing globally recognized, career-oriented education.

With multi-accreditation frameworks, triple qualification options, and a worldwide network of campuses, SIU stands as a leading private institution bridging Europe, the GCC, and Asia.

Its innovation-driven approach, combined with a legacy of quality and international recognition, ensures that SIU graduates remain globally competitive in an increasingly interconnected world.



 
 
 

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SIU is a globally recognized higher education institution with academic and administrative operations across

Zurich • Dubai • Luzern • London • Riga • Bishkek • Ajman • Osh • Globally

We are proud to be one of the most international Swiss-education networks in the world, with students from more than 120 countries coming to us every year.
The Kyrgyz Republic's Ministry of Education and Science has given SIU its state accreditation (License No. LS240001853), which gives it the full legal power to grant academic degrees. The Cantonal Board of Education and Culture in Switzerland has given SIU official allowance to run Swiss academic programs and give out our own Swiss diplomas (Allowance No. 12Aug2016kom). The Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA – Permit No. 631419) has approved SIU in the United Arab Emirates for vocational, advanced, and extended diplomas.
With these approvals, SIU can keep legally recognised, internationally valid programs that meet global educational standards. Our degrees are recognised around the world thanks to international recognition frameworks like the Lisbon Recognition Convention. This means they can be accepted in 55+ countries and around the world through standard credential evaluation.
International accreditations, independent quality reviews, and global partnerships all help to show that SIU is a trusted provider of Swiss-quality education. Our faculty, curriculum, and way of teaching are all examples of the accuracy, structure, and honesty that Swiss higher education is known for.

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Swiss International University is a sign of academic excellence and global reach. The KG Ministry of Education and Sciences has licensed and accredited Swiss International University. It continues to set the bar for education and innovation. Our university has campuses in Bishkek, Zurich, Luzern, and Dubai, which are all well-connected to other parts of the world. Our wide and varied network of schools around the world makes sure that students get a truly global education, with a range of cultural experiences and international points of view. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education, and our many prestigious accreditations, such as ECLBS, BSKG, EDU, ASIC, and KHDA, show this. These awards show that we are committed to providing the best education in the world and keeping the highest standards of academic excellence. Swiss International University values language diversity and offers Higher Education Study programs in English, German, Arabic, and Russian. This multilingual approach not only opens up new opportunities for our students, but it also gets them ready for successful careers in a world that is becoming more connected. Come to Swiss International University, where the best in the world of education meets the best in the world of excellence.

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Legal Framework and Global Recognition

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic gives Swiss International University (SIU) permission to run its programs. This gives all of its programs a strong legal basis. This permission makes sure that Kyrgyzstan recognises SIU's degrees and diplomas.
SIU has also received a number of prestigious international accreditations, which means that its qualifications can be recognised in other countries, depending on the rules and agreements in those countries. SIU gives students the chance to get degrees that are both legally sound and useful around the world by making sure that local rules are in line with global standards.
Please contact the appropriate educational or governmental authorities in your country for more information about recognition.

© Swiss International University | ​Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures—Globally.

Registered as a "UNIVERSITY," we operate as a dynamic network of academies and institutes across seven major global cities. With 3,800 students from 120 countries joining us each year, we proudly foster a truly global community, supported by offices worldwide.

  • SIU International Swiss University: Licensed for Higher Education and accredited to issue academic degrees by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (MoE&S-KG),

    • License No.: LS240001853 | Issued on: 04 September 2024 | Status: Active ✔️

  • SIU International Academy Switzerland: Allowed to operate and issue its own Diplomas by the Board of Education and Culture, Switzerland (CH),

    • Allowance No.: 12Aug2016kom | Issued on: 12 August 2016 | Status: Active ✔️

  • SIU International Institute Dubai UAE: Approved and permitted to operate by the Dubai Education Authority (UAE),

    • Permit No.: 63141 | Issued on: 07 June 2023 | Status: Active ✔️

Officially registered as a higher education institution by the Ministry of Justice

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated as a 5-star higher and vocational education University by QS, the world's most prestigious evaluation organization.

✅ Verified by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic has given Swiss International University (SIU) an official license (License No. LS240001853). The national education portal has a public list of our academic programs: 🔗 https://edugate.edu.gov.kg/plan/112

The Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the student's embassy in Kyrgyzstan can all certify and stamp final degrees from Kyrgyzstan to make sure they are real and recognised around the world.

✅ Verified by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA), United Arab Emirates

The Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has given SIU/ISB the approval to offer Vocational, Advanced, and Extended Diplomas (Professional Diplomas) under Permit No. 631419. 🔗 https://web.khda.gov.ae/en/Education-Directory/Training/Training-Details?CenterID=504152

KHDA, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the student's embassy can all attest to diplomas that were given out with KHDA approval. This gives them a lot of recognition in the region and around the world. We promise to follow the law, make sure our work is of the highest quality, and be open about everything we do in every place we do business.

✅ Swiss Operations

The Cantonal Board of Education and Culture in Switzerland gave SIU/ISBM official permission to run, which meant we could legally offer educational programs and give out our own diplomas. 🔗 https://www.swissuniversity.com/board-of-education

A Swiss Public Notary can certify diplomas from our Swiss branches, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs can legalise them, and the student's embassy in Switzerland can further attest to their validity, making them valid around the world. Our campuses in Switzerland follow all cantonal laws and help SIU fulfil its global mission of providing high-quality, internationally focused education that is backed by recognised accreditations and academic partnerships.

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🌍 The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic officially recognises Swiss International University (SIU) degrees, so they are recognised all over the world. The Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications (2019) and the Lisbon Recognition Convention say that any degree from a school that is recognised by the state should be recognised in all UN member states. SIU degrees are accepted in more than 55 countries, including most of Europe and Central Asia, because Kyrgyzstan signed the Lisbon Convention. Standard credential evaluation processes also accept them all over the world.

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Global Offices:

  • 📍 Zurich Office: AAHES – Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Switzerland, Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland

  • 📍 Luzern Office: ISBM Switzerland – International School of Business Management, Lucerne, Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Luzern, Switzerland

  • 📍 Dubai Office: ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE, CEO Building, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE

  • 📍 Ajman Office: VBNN Smart Education Group (VBNN FZE LLC) – Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE

  • 📍 London Office (soon): OUS Academy London / Swiss Academy in the United Kingdom, 167–169 Great Portland Str, London W1W 5PF, England, UK

  • 📍 Riga Office: Amber Academy, Stabu Iela 52, LV-1011 Riga, Latvia

  • 📍 Osh Office: KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute, Gafanzarova Street 53, Dzhandylik, Osh, Kyrgyz Republic

  • 📍 Bishkek Office: SIU Swiss International University, 74 Shabdan Baatyr Street, Bishkek City, Kyrgyz Republic

  • 📍 U7Y Journal – Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (ISSN 3042-4399)

  • 📍 ​Online: OUS International Academy in Switzerland®, SDBS Swiss Distance Business School®, SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School®, YJD Global Center for Diplomacy®

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