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SIU’s New Zurich Campus Highlights Commitment to Swiss Quality and International Education

  • Writer: OUS Academy in Switzerland
    OUS Academy in Switzerland
  • 2 days ago
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Swiss International University (SIU) has announced a significant milestone with the full operation of its modern 1,000 m² teaching and administration campus located at Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, in the heart of the city. The facility is designed exclusively for academic delivery, examinations, workshops, and administrative operations, offering a professional and fully equipped environment for students and faculty. Student accommodations are arranged separately, ensuring that the Zurich center remains a dedicated academic and administrative hub.

This latest development reinforces SIU’s ongoing commitment to providing Swiss-quality higher education with global reach—an approach supported by its parent group, VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group, and its international network of accredited institutions.


A Modern Campus Built for Teaching Excellence

The SIU Zurich campus offers a contemporary educational setting tailored for blended, hybrid, and on-campus learning. With more than 1,000 m² of classrooms, seminar rooms, meeting areas, and administrative offices, the facility supports:

  • Intensive study blocks and workshop weeks

  • On-campus examinations

  • Academic advising and student services

  • Partner meetings, presentations, and institutional visits

  • Hybrid teaching supported by digital platforms

The location at Freilagerstrasse is strategically chosen for its accessibility and central position in Zurich, allowing international students to study in one of Europe's strongest cities for innovation, business, and quality of life.


A Growing International University With State Accreditation

SIU – Swiss International University (Bishkek) is a state-accredited university officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science (License No. LS240001853). Its headquarters in Bishkek, located at 74 Shabdan Baatyr Street, ensure government-approved academic operations while its Zurich campus serves as the European academic hub of the institution.

SIU’s expanding presence aligns with its mission: delivering accessible, multicultural, and flexible higher education through a global network of recognized institutions.


Part of the VBNN Smart Education Group

SIU forms an integral part of VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group, a dynamic educational network officially licensed in the United Arab Emirates (License No. 262425649888), headquartered in Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE.The group brings together universities, academies, online schools, and professional institutes across Switzerland, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The network includes:

  • ISBM Switzerland – International School of Business Management in Switzerland (Lucerne Branch)

ISBM AG is officially registered under Swiss Commercial Register Number CH-100.3.802.225-0 and authorized to operate and issue its own diplomas by the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture (Authorization Letter Nr. 12Aug2016kom).

Location: Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Lucerne, Switzerland.

  • ISB Academy in Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai (UAE Branch)

Officially approved by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) under Permit No. 631419.

Location: CEO Building, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai, UAE.

  • AAHES – Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Switzerland (Zurich Branch)

AAHES is registered under Swiss Commercial Register Number CH-170.4.012.134-9 and has operated since 2013.

Location: Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland.

  • OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in the UK (London Branch

Officially registered in the United Kingdom Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP No. 10099531).

Location: 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom.

  • KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute

A state-licensed higher education institution approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic on 15 February 2023 (License Serial No. LS230000271).

Location: City of Osh, Pamirsky Trakt Street, 1 km 3.

  • OUS – International Academy in Switzerland®

Registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (No. 822698).

A leading Swiss online study program provider.

  • Amber Academy – “Knowledge and Growth” (Latvia)

Registered by the Patent Office under the Latvian Ministry of Justice (Registration No. M-25-440).

Location: Stabu Street 52-601, Riga, Latvia, EU.

  • SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School®

An officially registered Swiss trademark (No. 806818), delivering high-quality distance-learning business programs internationally.

SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®

A registered Swiss trademark (No. 822344), specializing in flexible hospitality management education online.

  • YJD Global Center for Diplomacy®

Also known as the Swiss Institute for Diplomacy and Political Sciences Studies, registered under the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (No. 822124).

A global platform for diplomatic, political, and international studies.

  • U7Y Journal – Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook

The official research publication of the group (ISSN 3042-4399), promoting academic research across business, social sciences, diplomacy, and global development.


Zurich as a Strategic Academic Hub

Zurich continues to rank among Europe’s most attractive cities for international education due to its stability, safety, multilingual culture, and strong links to finance and industry. Students studying at SIU Zurich benefit from:

  • A Swiss-quality academic environment

  • Access to industry partners for projects and internships

  • A multicultural setting ideal for international learners

  • Hybrid and flexible learning options

SIU’s presence in Zurich supports the university’s long-term strategy to combine Swiss academic standards, international accessibility, and modern digital education models.


Conclusion: A Stronger, More Connected Global University

With the opening of its fully equipped 1,000 m² Zurich campus and the continued growth of its international network, Swiss International University reinforces its position as a forward-looking institution at the center of a global Smart Education Group.

The combined strength of SIU and its partner institutions—operating across Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, Central Asia, and the European Union—creates a powerful academic ecosystem designed to support learners from more than 120 countries.

The Zurich campus marks the next step in SIU’s mission to offer world-class education with true global accessibility, all while carrying the mark of Swiss precision, quality, and innovation.



 
 
 

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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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