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Ajman Office

Please note that our Ajman office does not accept walk-in visits. Walk-ins are only available at our Dubai office.

​A Truly International University

Since 1999, we’ve grown into a truly global university — spanning seven locations, uniting 3,800+ students from 120+ countries, and supported by a diverse team from over 20 nations. We’ve proudly offered online education since 2013.

We operate across key international cities, offering students access to quality education through a global network of campuses.

This institution is a member of the VBNN Smart Education Group (VBNN FZE LLC), a Swiss-founded education and technology network based in the United Arab Emirates.

VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group

VBNN: Vision Beyond Next Now

VBNN FZE LLC, operating under the brand VBNN Smart Education Group, is a Swiss-founded and UAE-based organization headquartered in Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, officially registered under License Number 262425649888, with an authorized capital of AED 100,000.

The Group follows Swiss-inspired standards of quality, precision, and integrity, uniting a diverse network of higher education and vocational institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Together, these members represent a modern, research-oriented, and innovation-driven ecosystem designed to bridge education, technology, and industry through sustainable and global learning models.

📍 Address: Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE

  • Vision: To become a global hub for innovation in education and technology, connecting Swiss quality with international access and impact.

  • Mission: To empower institutions, learners, and organizations through advanced research, digital transformation, and responsible knowledge sharing.

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Swiss Precision. Global Vision. Smart Education.

VBNN Smart Education Group functions as a centralized management and technology platform coordinating academic, digital, and research activities across its member institutions. Each institution operates independently under its national registration and academic allowances.

With active member institutions in Zurich, Luzern, London, Riga, Dubai, Ajman, Bishkek, and Osh, VBNN connects Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia through one unified education and technology framework.

VBNN Smart Education Group

Members of VBNN Smart Education Group

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Zurich, Switzerland

AAHES – Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Zurich and the International Academy in Switzerland, both representing the Group’s academic presence in Zurich. These institutions offer flexible, executive, and research-based higher education programs for global learners, emphasizing innovation and lifelong learning.

📍 Address: Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ISB Academy in Dubai – Also known as the Swiss International Institute in Dubai, this institution is permitted by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) under Permit Nr. 631419, the official educational authority of Dubai. The Academy focuses on vocational and executive education aligned with Swiss and international quality standards.

📍 Address: CEO Building, DIP, Dubai, UAE

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

SIU – Swiss International University in Bishkek (KG) – A state-accredited institution, officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG). SIU provides higher education in business, management, and technology with Swiss academic methodology and global partnerships. Focus: Higher education programs in business, management, and technology.

📍 Address: 74 Shabdan Baatyr St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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London, United Kingdom

OUS Academy London – Known as the Swiss Academy in London, officially registered in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP No. 10099531). The Academy offers flexible, internationally oriented academic programs in management and leadership. Focus: Flexible international programs in management, leadership, and business.

📍 Address: 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, UK

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Riga, Latvia

Amber Academy – “Knowledge and Growth”, officially registered by the Patent Office under the Latvian Ministry of Justice (Registration Nr. M-25-440). The Academy promotes international education, creativity, and academic cooperation across Europe. Focus: European vocational and academic education under the motto “Knowledge and Growth.”

📍 Address: Stabu Street 52, 1011 Riga, Latvia EU

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Ajman, UAE

VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group. Registered in the United Arab Emirates under License No. 262425649888. Empowering global education and innovation through advanced research, technology, and sustainable development. Activities include consulting, research, educational technology, development, and international educational trading.

📍 Address: Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE

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Osh, Kyrgyz Republic

KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG) on 15.02.2023 under License Serial Number: LS230000271. KUIPI focuses on pedagogy, teaching sciences, and intercultural education programs. Focus: Pedagogical and teacher education programs emphasizing regional cooperation and multilingual education.

📍 Address: City of Osh Pamirsky trakt str. 1 km 3, Kyrgyz Republic

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Luzern, Switzerland

ISBM Switzerland – International School of Business Management in Luzern (ISBM AG). Registered under Swiss Commercial Register Number: CH-100.3.802.225-0. Allowed to operate and allowed to issue diplomas by the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture based on letter Nr.12Aug2016kom. Focus: Executive and management education with Swiss academic excellence; ISBM is also accredited by several international quality assurance bodies.

📍 Address: Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Inwil, Switzerland

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ONLINE EDUCATION

Additionally, several online institutions under the Group are registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, reflecting a strong focus on digital and distance education:

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Academic Journal

U7Y Journal (ISSN 3042-4399) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international academic journal that promotes high-quality research with a truly global perspective. Dedicated to connecting scholars from all seven continents, U7Y provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue across the fields of business, management, social sciences, education, technology, and sustainability. The Journal upholds rigorous academic standards, encouraging innovative and evidence-based research that contributes to global knowledge exchange and the advancement of responsible scholarship. Every submission undergoes a transparent peer-review process, ensuring both academic integrity and editorial excellence.

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Global Vision

VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group

With its headquarters in the UAE and strong academic roots in Switzerland, VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group serves as a hub of innovation connecting education, research, and industry. The Group’s institutions share a unified mission: to deliver Swiss-quality education with global accessibility, empowering students, professionals, and organizations to succeed through knowledge, creativity, and sustainable development.

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VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group is a Swiss-founded education and technology network based in the United Arab Emirates, officially registered in Ajman under License No. 262425649888. Its licensed activities include consulting, research and development in technology and education, pharmaceutical studies and research, educational trading, Web3 acceleration, software installation, advertising services, proofreading, editing, and translation.

© Swiss International University (SIU). All rights reserved.

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.

International intellectual property laws protect all of the content on a website, including academic materials, text, images, branding, policies, and digital media. It is against the law to copy, share, mirror, scrape, or use SIU content without permission for AI training or automated datasets.

Swiss Quality at Swiss International University (SIU). Worldwide Recognition. Education that gets you ready for the future.

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Accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science

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OFFICIAL LICENSE

Legal Entity Name:

Swiss International Global University

Registration Number (Re-registration): No. 307448-3310

Licensed Activity: Educational Services

License Validity: Indefinite (Permanent)

Date of Issue: September 4, 2024

Official Registration Number: No. 2024-0186

This license is officially granted by the Ministry of Education and Science.

License Serial Number: LS240001853

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.

Our working hours are from 12 AM to 4 PM Swiss time, Monday to Friday.

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Member of VBNN Smart Education Group

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®

For quality assurance, all office visits must be scheduled in advance. Appointments ensure that an academic expert is available to support you.

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