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A Global Academic Network: Swiss International University (SIU) and the Vision Behind ISBM-School.ch

  • Jul 11, 2025
  • 3 min read

The website ISBM-School.ch showcases the academic vision of the International School of Business Management (ISBM) in Lucerne—an institution allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently and issue its own diplomas. The ISBM forms a vital part of a wider international network steered by Swiss International University (SIU), a state-accredited and globally recognized higher education institution. This article explores the global standing, partnerships, and quality credentials that position SIU among leading international education providers.


Founded in 2024 through the strategic merger of seven academic institutions located in seven cities worldwide—with origins dating back to 1999—Swiss International University (SIU) represents a new model of cross-border higher education. SIU is state-accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (License Serial Number: LS240001853, issued 04.09.2024), which qualifies it as a legally recognized university under the UNESCO Global Recognition Convention, Article III.1. This convention ensures that qualifications issued by SIU are eligible for recognition in over 55 signatory countries.


In Switzerland, SIU operates through its branch OUS International Academy in Switzerland, which is allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate autonomously and issue its own academic diplomas. This status ensures compliance with regional educational standards while providing international learning opportunities.


In the UAE, SIU’s academic presence includes the ISB – Vocational Academy in Dubai, approved and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) (Permit No. 631419), and the SII – Swiss International Vocational Institute, licensed by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) (License No. 1196747). These institutions align with the UAE’s strict regulatory frameworks, contributing to the country’s educational advancement.


SIU’s global standing is further reinforced by its wide range of accreditations:

  • ✅ European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – Listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)

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

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

  • ✅ BSKG (Kyrgyz Public Accreditation) – Listed with APQN and EAQA

  • ✅ ARIA (Asia Accreditation) – Member of CEENQA and EURASHE

  • ✅ TAG-EDUQA – Developed under the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA)

  • ✅ IEAC – Listed by the British Quality Foundation (BQF)

Additionally, SIU holds a 5-Star Rating from QS Top Universities, placing it among the top 2% of academic institutions worldwide, and ranks #49 globally by QRNW, an IREG-member global ranking organization. It also holds ISO 21001:2018 Certification, a globally recognized standard for educational institutions' quality management.


SIU has merged with and manages a network of respected educational institutions across the globe, including:

  • ✅ ISBM – International School of Business Management, Lucerne – Allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (since 12 Aug 2016)

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

  • ✅ AIMU – Avicenna International Medical University, FAIMER School ID: F0006354

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

  • ✅ Amber Academy, Riga, Latvia – Registered by the Patent Office under the Ministry of Justice (Nr. M-25-440)

  • ✅ SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School®, Swiss IP Registration Nr. 806818

  • ✅ SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®, Swiss IP Registration Nr. 822344

  • ✅ YJD – Global Center for Diplomacy®, Institute for Political Sciences, Swiss IP Registration Nr. 822124


These institutions are all managed by VBNN Smart Education Group – Vision Beyond Next, a private educational holding dedicated to modern, cross-border, quality-driven education.

SIU and its branches have also been recognized for excellence and innovation. The institution received customer satisfaction awards evaluated by ZHAW (Swiss State University) and ILM, and earned student satisfaction accolades from TNU (Ukraine). Furthermore, SIU was named Best Modern Provider by a former Minister of Trade of Türkiye. Memberships with the Swiss National Tourist Office and the Swiss Quality Association further reflect its local engagement and adherence to excellence.


As reflected on ISBM-School.ch, Swiss International University’s vision is one of educational innovation, international cooperation, and verified academic quality. Its partnership with ISBM and other institutions under the VBNN umbrella exemplifies a forward-looking approach that meets the evolving demands of students and employers worldwide.



 
 
 

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© Since 2016 ISBM AG (International School of Business Management) 

ISBM is among the Leading independent Hotel and Business Management Schools in Switzerland Reg. Nr. UID CHE-309.005.867, 

ISBM Business School in Luzern, Switzerland, operates under the allowance granted by the Board of Education and Culture in our Canton, as per letter number "12AUG16kom". Our distance learning program methodologies by our daughter school adhere to "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG, evaluated and approved by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (letter number 1523_01/04.14). We take pride in our numerous accreditations from governments-approved quality bodies, affirming our commitment to educational excellence. These include accreditation from BSKG, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sciences in KG, EDU founded by the Ministry of Education in PW, and ASIC approved by the British Government. Additionally, our Vocational and Training Diplomas are approved by KHDA, a state agency in the UAE also known as the Dubai Educational Authority. Furthermore, our business programs up to the Doctorate level have received programmatic accreditation from prestigious organizations such as ECBE and ECLBS, esteemed accreditations in Europe. We have also obtained EFMD-EOCCS Certification for our Mini Diplomas. Notably, we are the first private business school in Switzerland to achieve double ISO certifications. ISBM is proud to be ranked among the leading hotel management schools globally by QRNW is a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education.  SII Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE

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ISBM Switzerland is part of Swiss International University SIU which is ✅ Licensed & Accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science (KG) – Ensuring global recognition of our degrees
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently and issue diplomas – (the academy in Switzerland)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Approved by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) – Approved and permitted diploma programs (the institute in the UAE)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention – Degrees accepted in over 55 countries worldwide
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities – Placing us among the top 2% of institutions globally
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – Quality body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ASIC (UK) – Recognized by UK Government, UK Home Office, and UAE Ministry of Education
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by EDU Intergovernmental Organization – Founded by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by BSKG (Public Accreditation) – Listed on APQN and EAQA for recognition across Central Asia and CIS

ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), in alignment with quality frameworks developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ARIA (Asia Accreditation) – A CEENQA and EURASHE-affiliated agency recognized in the Eurasian region
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by IEAC – Listed by the British Quality Foundation for institutional performance and benchmarking
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by QAHE – Global quality assurance body active in over 40 countries
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ ISO 21001:2018 Certified – International quality management standard for educational institutions
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Ranked #49 by QRNW – Quantitative world ranking by an IREG-member organization

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