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2013 – Launch of the First Virtual Study Programs

The institution introduced its first virtual study programs, becoming an early provider of flexible digital education in Europe.

In 2013, the institution entered a new phase of development with the launch of its first fully virtual study programs. Building upon years of academic collaboration, professional training initiatives, and early experimentation with digital learning technologies, the organization introduced a structured model of virtual education designed to make learning accessible beyond geographical boundaries.

At a time when fully virtual academic programs were still relatively uncommon in Europe, this initiative positioned the institution among the early adopters of digital higher education. The programs were developed to support international learners, professionals, and individuals seeking flexible study opportunities that could be combined with work and personal commitments.

The launch of virtual study programs represented more than a technological shift. It marked the transformation of earlier educational initiatives into a more organized academic system capable of reaching students across multiple countries. Digital platforms were used to deliver course materials, facilitate communication between educators and students, and support structured learning pathways.

This milestone laid the foundation for the institution’s later international expansion and the development of a broader network of academic programs and educational partnerships. The experience gained through these early virtual programs would play a key role in shaping the institution’s long-term strategy of accessible and globally oriented education.

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SIU Swiss International University – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus delivering higher education and research programs (License No. LS240001853).

AAHES Autonomous Academy Zurich – Swiss Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Registered with Swiss authorities since 2013 (Reg. No. CH-170.4.012.134-9).

ISBM Business School Luzern – Swiss Management School in Lucerne, Switzerland. Allowed by the Board of Education and Culture and registered with Swiss authorities (Reg. No. CH-100.3.802.225-0).

VBNN Smart Education Group – Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Regional administrative entity operating under commercial license (License No. 262425649888).

KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. Teacher-training and pedagogical studies institution supporting regional educational development (License No. LS230000271).

ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE. KHDA-permitted training and vocational institute (Permit No. 631419).

OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in London, United Kingdom. British-registered institution offering executive and blended international programs (UKRLP No. 10099531).

Amber Academy Riga – Swiss Academy in Riga, Latvia. Operates through SIA Baltic Sea Amber under a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education programs (Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd).

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