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OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland celebrates its third year of success
OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland is one of the youngest private universities in Switzerland
October 2016, 12:27pm
OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland® www.ous.edu.eu is one of the youngest private universities in Switzerland. This year, OUS is celebrating its 3rd year of success with more than 1200 students, 110 staff and over 200.000 fans and followers on social media.
OUS director Dr. Habib Al Souleiman, who holds a State Master Degree from Zurich, Switzerland in Business and a State Bachelor Degree in Management from Manchester UK, talks about their success.
OUS Switzerland
Three years ago the idea went live for the first time in Switzerland, virtual education for international students. Before OUS I worked for many well-known schools in Switzerland but we had always the difficulty to deliver high quality education for those students who are unable to come to Switzerland for different reasons. Therefore we decided to create the first virtual university in Switzerland. The idea was complicated for a few people, however we were able to convince most people that this is the future for education.
A young school that has more followers and fans than any state or private universities in Switzerland
We were surprised that the number at OUS is increasing each week, with students inviting friends who see that our study fee is fair (Switzerland is the most expensive country in the world). We were actually surprised that many credible, reliable and well-known media like the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation invited us for an interview about our idea after less than two years from the start, and even some TV channels now are visiting us this year.
Accreditations
As a young private and independent University we have achieved the maximum that we can.
We work with a few European state universities and awarding bodies in case students want a dual award.
ASIC, ECBE, ENQA, CHEA accreditations
OUS is a “Premier Accredited” by the European renowned accreditation body ASIC Accreditation Service for International Colleges & Universities which is one of the leading accreditations in Europe and on the list of British Government approved accreditation bodies.
OUS business study programs are accredited by another European renowned accreditation which is the European Council for Business Education ECBE.
Both accreditations are listed on ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) and CHEA (USA Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
Our list of certifications
ISO 29990:2010 Certified (Learning services for non-formal education and training)
ISO 9001:2008 Certified – (International Organization for Standardization, Quality management)
(ASIQUAL) – Academic and Skills International Qualifications
Educational Memberships:
United Nations – UN PRME Member, launched at the 2007 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in Geneva.
Swiss National Tourist Office (MySwitzerland)
(ICDE) International Council for Open and Distance Education – (ICDE is Supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research)
(EFQM) – European Foundation for Quality Management,
(AACSB International) – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(ACBSP) – The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs,
(ECBE) – European Council for Business Education
(USDLA) – United States Distance Learning Association
(EAIE) – European Association for International Education
(EMA) – European Medical Association
(ECLBS) – European Council for Leading Business Schools,
(EUCDL) – European Council for Distance Learning,
(AHLA) – American Hotel & Lodging Association,
(CHRIE) – International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education,
(BHA) – British Hospitality Association
Candidacy
We have signed contract with four Swiss recognized bodies, we hope to achieve one of them before end 2017, and although we cannot say the names of all four bodies, two of them are already published on our website: FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) which is a recognized body by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, Education and Research in Switzerland; and EVALAG (Evaluation Agency Baden-Württemberg) which is on the list of recognized bodies by the Swiss Accreditation council.
OUS in five years’ time…
We have already plans until end 2022, we know in 5 years OUS will grow more and more with the support of our students and staff.
OUS operates legally in Switzerland under cantonal allowance and is part of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited university licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, a country that is a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. OUS holds multiple international accreditations (including ASIC, ECLBS, EDU, BSKG, and ARIA), is ISO 21001:2018 certified, and rated 5 Stars by QS. Our doctoral programs follow recognized academic or executive models, and all degrees are issued within approved legal frameworks. We encourage students and partners to verify facts through official channels, not anonymous internet forums.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is part of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited higher education institution officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG). This national-level recognition ensures global legitimacy and broad international acceptance of all degrees awarded under the SIU framework.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently as a private institution and to issue its own diplomas within the legal framework applicable to private law in Switzerland.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ is part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is approved by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) – offering officially approved and permitted diploma programs through its registered vocational institute.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ academically governed by Swiss International University, which is ✅ registered as a higher education university with the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, confirming its recognized university status under Kyrgyz law.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, allowing its degrees to be eligible for recognition in over 55 countries, including Switzerland, the European Union, and other member states.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities, placing it among the top 2% of higher education institutions globally, based on independent quality indicators.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS), a reputable international quality assurance body listed with CHEA (USA), INQAAHE, and IREG, and recognized through bilateral agreements with leading national and regional accreditation authorities such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), QAA (UK Quality Assurance Agency), and FIBAA, a state-recognized accreditor for higher education in Switzerland and Germany.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by ASIC (UK) – an accrediting agency recognized by the UK Government, the UK Home Office, and acknowledged by the UAE Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by the EDU Intergovernmental Organization, established by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO principles of international academic cooperation.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by BSKG, the Public Accreditation Agency for Education Programs and Organizations of the Kyrgyz Republic – a member of APQN (Asia-Pacific Quality Network) and EAQA, enhancing recognition across Central Asia, CIS countries, and acknowledged by the KG Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by ARIA (Asia Regional International Accreditation Association) – an agency affiliated with CEENQA (Germany) and EURASHE (Belgium), supporting Eurasian regional academic integration acknowledged by the UZ Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by IEAC, a quality assurance body listed by the British Quality Foundation, focusing on institutional benchmarking and continuous improvement.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education) – a globally active quality assurance agency operating in over 40 countries. QAHE has established formal recognition and cooperation agreements with prominent national and international bodies, including the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) in Moldova, FIBAA – a state-recognized accrediting agency for higher education in Switzerland and Germany, and BSKG – the official national quality assurance body of the Kyrgyz Republic.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ certified under ISO 21001:2018, the international quality management standard for educational organizations, demonstrating its strong focus on learner-centered educational processes.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ ranked #49 globally by QRNW (Quantitative Ranking of World Universities), a performance-based ranking system issued by a member organization of the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG).
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by TAG-EDUQA, the Abu-Ghazaleh Quality Assurance in Education initiative, aligned with standards developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) and acknowledged by the Jordan / Palestine Ministry of Education.
International Academy in Switzerland is a registered trademark with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, under registration number 822698.
In accordance with Swiss federal regulations, the use of the term "university" is reserved for public institutions; however, private higher education providers are legally allowed to operate under cantonal allowance as long as they do not use the protected term "university" in Switzerland. In our case, the cantonal allowance is fully sufficient for legal operation.
All academic degrees issued by the International Academy in Switzerland are notarized by a licensed public notary and may be after it legalized by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)—also referred to as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—orlegalized with an apostille for official use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Since our establishment in 2013, we have maintained a firm commitment to quality, innovation, and international academic collaboration. Today, OUS operates as an academic division of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited university officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention.
This structure guarantees that OUS programs benefit from both Swiss operational legitimacy and internationally recognized academic accreditation, ensuring the global relevance of our qualifications.
We have been proudly offering higher education programs since 2013, continuously enhancing our academic quality and international recognition.