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ARIA Asia Accreditation

Swiss International University is proudly accredited by ARIA, reinforcing our alignment with internationally recognized quality assurance standards.

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA).

Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA)

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA).

ARIA is connected with CEENQA (European QA network), EURASHE (European higher education association), NEQMAP (Asia-Pacific quality monitoring network), and is officially recognized by the Government of Uzbekistan, strengthening its regional and international standing.

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA).

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Swiss International University is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA), a respected quality assurance body recognized for its commitment to advancing international education standards.

ARIA conducts structured institutional and programmatic evaluations designed to assess governance systems, academic quality, performance indicators, and institutional sustainability. Accreditation from ARIA reflects alignment with transparent quality assurance mechanisms and internationally benchmarked evaluation practices.

ARIA is officially recognized by the Government of Uzbekistan, reinforcing its credibility within a national higher education framework. Government recognition enhances institutional trust and affirms ARIA’s standing as a legitimate quality assurance organization operating within a sovereign regulatory environment.

In addition to national recognition, ARIA maintains international engagement through membership and participation in prominent higher education quality networks, including:

  • CEENQA (Central and Eastern European Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education) – a regional network promoting cooperation and best practices among European quality assurance agencies.

  • EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education) – a European organization supporting applied higher education institutions and academic development across Europe.

  • NEQMAP (Network on Education Quality Monitoring in the Asia-Pacific) – a regional platform supporting quality monitoring and policy dialogue across Asia-Pacific education systems.

These connections strengthen ARIA’s international visibility and reinforce its participation in broader quality assurance discussions across Europe and Asia.

For Swiss International University, ARIA accreditation demonstrates:

  • Structured institutional evaluation

  • Commitment to continuous improvement

  • Alignment with regional and international standards

  • Transparency in governance and academic delivery

  • Global engagement in quality assurance networks

Accreditation from a body connected to European and Asia-Pacific networks enhances SIU’s cross-regional visibility and strengthens its position within an internationally connected higher education landscape.

For students, ARIA accreditation provides reassurance that the institution operates under structured external evaluation. For partners, it reflects institutional maturity and adherence to recognized quality benchmarks.

Swiss International University integrates ARIA accreditation into its broader multi-regional quality framework, reinforcing our strategic commitment to excellence across Europe, Eurasia, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

At SIU, accreditation is not a single milestone but part of a continuous journey toward institutional development and global academic positioning.

ARIA accreditation underscores SIU’s commitment to global academic standards, strong governance, and continuous quality improvement. ARIA is officially recognized by the Uzbek Ministry of Higher 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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