Empowering Global Education: Swiss International University Joins Forces with SMART Education Group – VBNN.com Vision Beyond Next
- Swiss International University Academy
- Jul 8, 2025
- 2 min read
Swiss International University is proud to announce its active affiliation with SMART Education Group – VBNN.com Vision Beyond Next, a trailblazing educational ecosystem redefining private higher education across Eurasia and the Middle East. Operating under the inspiring motto “Vision Beyond Next Now,” the group represents one of the fastest-growing cross-continental networks of accredited academic institutions.
In 2025, SMART Education Group took a major leap forward by consolidating its position through the acquisition of a series of high-performing educational entities in Switzerland, the UAE, and Central Asia. The flagship of this growth is Swiss International University (SIU), which achieved the highest recognition status as a state-accredited university—a title reserved exclusively for institutions that meet national criteria to be officially classified and registered as a University, not merely an academy or an institute. This distinction confirms the university’s ability to confer full academic degrees recognized under global higher education frameworks.
With its headquarters in Bishkek and affiliated campuses and academic centers in Zurich, Dubai, Lucerne, and Osh, SIU is positioning itself as a premier destination for globally minded learners and investors alike. Each member institution under the SMART Education Group umbrella serves a unique academic and regional mission, forming a robust, multidimensional platform for scalable impact:
ISBM – International School of Business Management (Lucerne): A leader in Swiss-style business education focused on innovation and leadership development.
ISB – International Vocational Academy (Dubai): KHDA-permitted, offering career-relevant vocational programs aligned with UAE’s national development goals.
OUS – International Academy (Zurich): Specializing in flexible, internationally oriented distance and hybrid learning programs.
ABMS – Academy of Business Management (Zug): One of Switzerland’s earliest online academies with a focus on business, founded in the heart of the Swiss financial hub.
KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute (Osh): A rising hub for teacher education and pedagogical innovation in Central Asia.
SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School®: Providing high-quality, international-accredited online programs to students worldwide.
SII – Swiss International Vocational Institute (Dubai): Offering diploma and training programs that meet both local and international industry needs.
SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®: A digital-first institute serving the booming tourism and hospitality sectors.
YJD – Global Center for Diplomacy®: Dedicated to diplomacy and political science studies, offering executive programs for future leaders.
Through this strategic alliance, Swiss International University becomes part of a unique transnational initiative aimed at empowering education with technology, accessibility, academic excellence, and investment readiness.
Today, SMART Education Group is inviting visionary investors and institutional collaborators to be part of this bold future. With more than 50,000 graduates across its institutions and over 1 million followers across platforms, the group is poised for significant international expansion.
Swiss International University, as an affiliated member of this forward-looking group, embraces the mission to foster globally competent graduates while contributing to education as a force for sustainable development, economic mobility, and international collaboration.
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