ISBM Business School Luzern: Swiss Academic Leadership with KHDA‑Approved Diplomas in Dubai

International Academy
Jul 2
2 min read

ISBM Business School, headquartered in Luzern, Switzerland, is a prominent provider of Swiss business education, known for its applied, flexible, and internationally aligned diploma programs. As part of the academic framework of Swiss International University (SIU) – Bishkek, ISBM oversees a network of affiliated academies—including ISB Vocational Institute in Dubai and OUS International Academy in Zurich.

Notably, the programs delivered by ISB Dubai under ISBM are officially approved and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)—the educational inspection body of the UAE Ministry of Education—ensuring students receive diplomas that are legally recognized, KHDA-stamped, and eligible for international attestation.

🌍 Academic Network with Swiss Roots

ISBM’s academic structure is built on cooperation between:

ISBM Business School – Luzern, Switzerland: Core academic and administrative body
ISB Vocational Institute – Dubai, UAE: KHDA-permitted institute delivering ISBM programs onsite in Dubai
OUS International Academy – Zurich, Switzerland: A Swiss-based academy offering flexible study options under ISBM’s academic leadership
Swiss International University (SIU) – Bishkek: State-accredited awarding university recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention

Through this academic alliance, ISBM ensures that all diplomas—whether taught in Switzerland or the UAE—are internationally relevant, legally valid, and academically rigorous.

✅ KHDA Approval: Legally Permitted Education in Dubai

ISB Vocational Institute, operated under ISBM’s academic oversight, is officially approved and permitted by KHDA. This approval grants ISBM the legal right to deliver on-campus education in Dubai and issue diplomas that are:

Stamped with KHDA’s official seal and QR code
Recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education
Eligible for attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Recognizable by student embassies for international purposes

This legal approval ensures that graduates of ISBM’s Dubai programs benefit from both Swiss educational quality and UAE governmental recognition.

🎓 One Curriculum, Global Value

Students studying ISBM programs through ISB in Dubai or in Luzern through ISBM’s Swiss campus receive:

A unified academic curriculum designed by ISBM’s central faculty
Swiss pedagogical standards with international adaptability
Flexible learning formats including on-campus, blended, or online options
Diplomas supported by a university (SIU) that is state-licensed and recognized in over 55 countries

Whether in Dubai or Switzerland, students gain Swiss-structured education with global usability.

🛡️ International Recognition via SIU

All ISBM programs are validated and awarded by Swiss International University (SIU), a fully licensed and government-accredited university. This status ensures:

Global degree recognition under the Lisbon Recognition Convention
Eligibility for attestation, embassy recognition, and professional use
Legal protection and institutional credibility

Graduates benefit from a multi-jurisdictional academic model that delivers education acceptable in the UAE, GCC, Europe, and beyond.

📌 Summary

ISBM Business School in Luzern delivers internationally recognized Swiss business education through its certified academic network. Its Dubai-based institute, ISB, is officially approved and permitted by KHDA, offering legally valid, attestable diploma programs under ISBM’s academic supervision. Together with SIU Bishkek, ISBM ensures students receive trusted, recognized, and globally applicable qualifications.