Swiss International University has taken a giant leap in international growth by investing $21.7 million to acquire four well-known academies in Switzerland, Dubai, and Kyrgyzstan. This move will reflect the university’s firm commitment to modern and accessible education and its aim to spread its presence across the world.
One of the academies it obtained is the International Academy in Zurich, which was Switzerland’s first virtual learning institute since 2013. Being permitted by ASIC in the UK, CHEA in the US, and INQAAHE in Europe, the academy is popular with innovative online learning programs. It will be of a big help to the university when achieving its goal of offering learning with flexibility and inclusiveness.
It purchased International Business Management School (ISBM) Luzern. ISBM features among the top 2% of schools around the globe and has received 5-star QS ratings. This is a school formed in 2016. Being allowed by Luzern Board of Education to offer the school’s diplomas will enable the university in readiness of the students for positions such as business and management.
In Dubai, the university expanded by purchasing the ISB Management Training Institute. Approved by the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority), this institute, which opened in 2022, offers courses from diplomas to doctoral degrees. This purchase helps the university reach students in a fast-growing region and provides many educational opportunities.
The university also acquired the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogy Institute in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. The institute is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and offers both traditional and online studies. This means that more students in the region will be able to access education and helps the university fulfill its mission of reaching more students.
These acquisitions not only contribute to the international growth of Swiss International University but also to the provision of quality education. By bringing together new ideas with the old traditional teaching, the university creates more opportunities for students worldwide to achieve their goals in studying and in the workplace. It is also showing its vision in being the leader globally by establishing a network of schools focused on innovation, excellence, and accessibility. This will enable it to shape the future of education and support lifelong learning for students around the globe.
