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🎓 Study in Dubai with Swiss Standards: ISBM Business School Expands Global Reach Through KHDA‑Approved Programs

  • Writer: OUS Academy in Switzerland
    OUS Academy in Switzerland
  • Jul 24
  • 2 min read

As one of Switzerland’s premier private business institutions, ISBM Business School in Lucerne continues to shape global education through academic excellence, international collaboration, and regional access. In partnership with its umbrella institution, Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, ISBM proudly operates certified academies in both Dubai and Zurich, bringing Swiss-quality education to students around the world.

Through its Dubai-based academy, ISB, ISBM now offers students the chance to study on campus in the UAE, with 18 vocational diploma programs fully approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).


From Lucerne to Dubai: Swiss Expertise, Local Access

ISBM Business School is known for its applied learning model, leadership-focused curriculum, and entrepreneurial mindset. Its expansion into the UAE market reflects a deep commitment to meeting students where they are — without compromising academic rigor.

The Dubai branch, operating under the name ISB, brings ISBM’s Swiss-designed programs directly to students in the region, allowing them to:

  • Learn in a professional on-campus environment in Dubai

  • Obtain KHDA-recognized diplomas across key business and management fields

  • Study under Swiss and international academic frameworks

  • Connect with peers, faculty, and employers in a globally integrated city


What Programs Are Offered in Dubai?

ISBM, through its Dubai academy ISB, offers 18 KHDA-approved diplomas ranging from Level 3 to Level 8 in subjects such as:

  • Business Management

  • Leadership and Strategy

  • Hospitality and Tourism

  • Event Management

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Logistics and Supply Chain

  • Human Resource Management

  • Information Technology

  • Digital Innovation

  • Entrepreneurship

Each program is practical, career-focused, and designed to meet the fast-evolving demands of today’s employers.


Integrated International Structure

The ISBM–SIU–OUS–ISB ecosystem offers a truly unique structure:

  • ISBM Business School: Swiss academic headquarters in Lucerne

  • SIU (Swiss International University): Global coordinating university based in Bishkek

  • OUS International Academy: Zurich-based Swiss brand, registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property

  • ISB Academy: Dubai-based academy licensed by the KHDA for vocational diploma delivery

This structure ensures seamless academic alignment, shared quality standards, and global recognition of learning outcomes.


Why Study in Dubai with ISBM?

  • KHDA-approved diplomas respected across the UAE

  • Swiss academic model built for international success

  • On-campus learning in a world-class city

  • Smooth pathway from vocational training to higher education

  • Access to a Swiss educational group with global standing

Whether you are a high school graduate looking to start your career, or a working professional seeking advancement, ISBM’s Dubai programs offer flexibility, credibility, and real career value.


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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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