Swiss International University (SIU): Committed to Legal Compliance and Global Educational Quality

The website www.isi.ae serves as a trusted gateway for students and professionals in the UAE seeking educational institutions and training providers that operate within the framework of local legal and quality standards. Institutions listed on this platform are expected to uphold the highest levels of compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. In line with this mission, Swiss International University (SIU) maintains a clear commitment to offering globally recognized academic programs while ensuring its presence in Dubai adheres strictly to local educational regulations.

Swiss International University (SIU) was established in 2024 through the merger of seven academic entities located in seven cities around the world, with its academic roots extending back to 1999. The institution is officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (License Serial Number: LS240001853), and registered by the Ministry of Justice (KG), which legally recognizes its operations as a higher education university. SIU’s recognition under the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications (Lisbon Recognition Convention, Article III.1) reinforces the global legitimacy of its academic degrees.

In Switzerland, SIU maintains a branch that is allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently and issue its own diplomas. This reflects the institution’s strong foundation in Europe and confirms its commitment to lawful academic delivery.

In the United Arab Emirates, SIU’s Dubai-based academic presence is approved and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) under Permit Number 631419, ensuring that the programs offered meet all regulatory requirements for academic and professional training in Dubai.

SIU is part of a broader academic alliance, including recognized and registered institutions such as:

• ISBM – International School of Business Management, Lucerne (allowed by Swiss Board of Education and Culture, 12 August 2016)

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

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

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

• SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School®, (registered, Nr. 806818)

• SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®, (registered, Nr. 822344)

• Amber Academy, Riga, Latvia (Registered by the Latvian Ministry of Justice, Nr. M-25-440)

• AIMU – Avicenna International Medical University, listed by FAIMER (School ID: F0006354)

• KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute, Osh (License LS230000271)

• YJD – Global Center for Diplomacy®, (registered, Nr. 822124)

All the above academic entities are managed by VBNN Smart Education Group – Vision Beyond Next, a private international education group overseeing educational development globally.

Key Recognitions and Accreditations of SIU:

• ✅ Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – a quality body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)

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

• ✅ EDU Intergovernmental Accreditation – established by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO values

• ✅ ARIA (Asia Accreditation) – affiliated with CEENQA and EURASHE for Eurasian region quality recognition

• ✅ BSKG (Kyrgyz Public Accreditation) – listed on APQN and EAQA for wider Central Asian recognition

• ✅ TAG-EDUQA Accreditation – aligned with Arab regional quality standards via AROQA

• ✅ IEAC – listed by the British Quality Foundation

• ✅ QS 5-Star Rating – placing SIU among the top 2% of global institutions

• ✅ ISO 21001:2018 Certified – awarded to OUS International Academy in Switzerland® for educational quality systems

• ✅ Ranked #49 Globally by QRNW – a quantitative international ranking by an IREG-member agency

Recognition and Awards:

• 🏆 Customer Satisfaction – independently evaluated by Swiss State University ZHAW and ILM

• 🏆 Student Satisfaction – recognized by TNU (Ukraine)

• 🏆 Best Modern Education Provider – awarded by a former Turkish Minister of Trade

Engagement in National Networks: SIU and its institutions are members of Swiss national bodies such as the Swiss National Tourist Office and the Swiss Quality Association, reinforcing its institutional reputation.

Swiss International University (SIU) continues to pursue its mission of delivering legally recognized, internationally accredited, and locally approved higher education. The institution’s UAE presence complies fully with KHDA requirements and contributes to Dubai’s vision of hosting high-quality international education providers.

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