From License to Accreditation: SIU’s Official Status in Kyrgyzstan Education Law

International Academy
Sep 17
2 min read

At Swiss International University (SIU), we believe in giving our students the best of three worlds. With our unique triple qualification pathway, students graduate with academic and professional credentials recognized across three countries — all of which can be officially attested, legalized, and accepted internationally.

Full Accreditation in Kyrgyzstan

Our main degree programs are fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) of the Kyrgyz Republic. This accreditation gives SIU the legal status of a state-recognized university, enabling us to offer:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees
Internationally recognized qualifications under the Lisbon Recognition Convention and Bologna Process
Full attestation and legalization options through the Kyrgyz MoES, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and student embassies

With SIU, students graduate with a state-accredited degree that stands on solid legal and academic foundations.

Swiss Excellence: Cantonal Permission in Lucerne

In addition to our accredited degrees, SIU students can earn a Swiss diploma or degree from our center in Switzerland, ISBM Business School in Lucerne, officially allowed by the Swiss Cantonal Authorities, allownace issued by the Board of Education and Culture in the Canton.

This Swiss qualification carries the prestige and quality of the Swiss educational system and can be:

Legalized by the Cantonal Notar
Authenticated by the Swiss Federal Chancellery
Legalized by the student’s embassy in Switzerland

The result? A diploma reflecting the Swiss tradition of academic excellence and accepted worldwide after standard legalization procedures.

UAE Career Focus: KHDA Approved in Dubai

For students aiming at career-oriented, vocational, and professional development, SIU offers programs through ISB Academy in Dubai, officially approved by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

These qualifications can be:

Attested by KHDA
Authenticated by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Legalized by the student’s embassy in the UAE

This makes SIU’s Dubai programs ideal for students seeking regional recognition and career opportunities in the UAE and Gulf region.

One University, Three Qualifications, Global Recognition

Our graduates benefit from a truly international academic model:

Country / Campus	Status	Qualification Type	Legalization Pathway
Kyrgyzstan (SIU)	Accredited	State-Recognized Degree	MoES → MFA Kyrgyzstan → Student Embassy
Switzerland (ISBM)	Allowed	Swiss Diploma/Degree	Canton → Swiss MFA → Student Embassy
UAE – Dubai (ISB)	Approved	Vocational Diploma	KHDA → UAE MFA → Student Embassy

All three qualifications can be legally attested, authenticated, and legalized, ensuring that SIU graduates enjoy global academic mobility and professional recognition in multiple regions.

Building Futures Without Borders

By combining state accreditation in Kyrgyzstan, Swiss academic excellence, and UAE vocational approvals, SIU ensures every student leaves with: