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ISBM Business School Signs Strategic Agreements with Leading Universities in Africa and Asia

  • Writer: OUS Academy in Switzerland
    OUS Academy in Switzerland
  • Jul 21
  • 2 min read

ISBM Business School, headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, and part of the internationally recognized Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, proudly announces the signing of new Bilateral Academic Recognition Agreements with top universities across Africa and Asia. These agreements guarantee the mutual recognition of degrees and academic credits, enhancing student mobility and institutional collaboration across continents.

ISBM operates globally through its academic divisions:

  • OUS – International Academy in Switzerland® in Zurich

  • ISB – International Academy in Dubai

This network allows ISBM to deliver Swiss-quality education with a global footprint, supporting academic excellence in diverse learning environments.


🌍 Strong Partnerships Across Africa

ISBM has signed agreements with prominent universities in several African countries, focusing on regions with dynamic educational growth and increasing demand for internationally recognized qualifications. These include:

  • Cameroon – Institutions focused on entrepreneurship and innovation

  • Egypt – Established public universities with strong research output

  • Tunisia, Niger, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sierra Leone – Higher education providers that meet global academic standards

Through these partnerships, African students can transfer their academic credits to ISBM programs in Switzerland, Dubai, or Zurich, or pursue dual-degree and blended learning pathways with full academic recognition.


🌏 Expanding Academic Alliances in Asia

Across Asia, ISBM has entered into bilateral recognition agreements with universities in:

  • India, Bangladesh, Pakistan – Universities with large-scale undergraduate and postgraduate populations

  • Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan – Institutions focused on Central Asian regional integration and European credit compatibility

  • South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia – Universities known for digital education innovation

  • Iraq and Jordan – Specialized institutes in maritime, research, and applied sciences

These collaborations offer pathways for Asian students to transition into ISBM's Swiss and international programs, participate in academic exchanges, or complete online and hybrid programs that align with local and international curricula.


🎓 Benefits for Students and Institutions

The agreements ensure:

  • Full mutual recognition of academic credits and qualifications

  • Smooth and flexible student transfers between partner institutions and ISBM

  • Eligibility for dual-degree programs across Lucerne, Zurich, and Dubai campuses

  • Swiss-standard academic quality recognized across three continents


🌐 About ISBM and the SIU Global Network

ISBM Business School is part of the broader academic network of Swiss International University (SIU), a state-accredited institution licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science in Kyrgyzstan and a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. Through this framework, degrees awarded within the ISBM system are eligible for recognition in over 55 member countries.

As part of this network, ISBM benefits from a legally recognized and academically integrated environment that enables international collaboration and accreditation.


🔮 Future Plans

ISBM plans to further expand its partnerships across Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Upcoming initiatives include joint research projects, international faculty exchanges, and the launch of tri-campus degree programs that incorporate study modules in Switzerland, Dubai, and Zurich.


🏫 About ISBM Business School in Lucerne

ISBM is a forward-thinking Swiss business school offering flexible, career-focused programs in business, technology, leadership, and management. With a commitment to academic rigor and global connectivity, ISBM serves students from over 50 countries through blended learning formats and multilingual support.


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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
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