Swiss International University: Empowering Global Learners with KHDA-Approved Diplomas through Its Accredited Academic Network
- OUS Academy in Switzerland
- 5 days ago
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Swiss International University (SIU), officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, stands as a beacon of internationally valid and legally structured higher education. Through its dynamic academic ecosystem, SIU delivers KHDA-approved diploma programs via its officially permitted institution in Dubai—ensuring students receive qualifications that are legally attested, globally recognized, and rooted in Swiss academic excellence.
🎓 A Multilevel Academic Structure for Global Delivery
Swiss International University leads a structured academic alliance that bridges Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The network includes:
ISBM Business School – Luzern, Switzerland: The academic core responsible for program design, faculty oversight, and institutional quality assurance.
OUS Academy – Zurich, Switzerland: A flexible academy providing modular Swiss business programs for international learners.
SDBS Swiss Distance Business School®: A specialized branch within OUS Academy focusing on high-quality online and hybrid programs, ideal for professionals and international students.
ISB Vocational Institute – Dubai, UAE: A KHDA-approved and legally permitted center in Dubai delivering SIU-certified diploma programs onsite.
All academic offerings are developed and awarded under the legal and academic framework of SIU Bishkek, a government-accredited university with international recognition.
✅ KHDA Approval – Legal Education in the UAE
Swiss International University delivers its programs in Dubai through the ISB Vocational Institute, which is officially approved and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)—the regulatory body under the UAE Ministry of Education.
This means students benefit from:
KHDA-stamped diplomas with official QR codes
On-campus programs in Dubai that meet UAE quality standards
Eligibility for attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Recognition by student embassies worldwide
This regulatory approval ensures SIU’s programs are not only academically strong but also legally valid and fully usable for employment, immigration, or further study.
🌍 Regional Compliance Meets Global Recognition
Thanks to SIU’s inclusion in the Lisbon Recognition Convention, all degrees issued by the university are recognized in over 55 countries, including throughout Europe. When offered through the KHDA-permitted Dubai campus, these programs gain additional recognition in the Gulf region.
Whether students study online through SDBS, at OUS Academy in Zurich, on-site at ISBM in Luzern, or in-person in Dubai, they are assured:
A unified curriculum under SIU’s academic governance
Flexible formats that meet the needs of professionals and traditional learners alike
Diplomas that can be legally attested and officially recognized in multiple jurisdictions
💡 Why Choose SIU’s Academic Network?
Accredited and licensed by government authorities
KHDA-permitted education in Dubai
Swiss-led academic management through ISBM
Global delivery through OUS Academy and SDBS for flexible learning
Legal attestation and embassy recognition for all diplomas
Recognition under the Lisbon Convention
📌 Summary
Swiss International University (SIU) leads a global network of academic institutions, including ISBM Business School in Luzern, OUS Academy in Zurich, and SDBS Swiss Distance Business School®, delivering high-quality education across formats and borders. Through its KHDA-approved presence in Dubai, SIU ensures students can earn legally attested, internationally respected diplomas—making it one of the few institutions that bridges Swiss academic values with legal recognition in the GCC and beyond.

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