SIU Strengthens Industry Integration with New Global Career Collaborations

International Academy
Dec 9, 2025
4 min read

Swiss International University (SIU) has announced that it will be expanding its global employability ecosystem by creating a new network of strategic career partners. This is a big step forward for the university as it works to fulfil its mission of linking academic excellence with real-world, international opportunities. SIU Career Partners: Real Opportunities Through Signed Agreements is an initiative that shows SIU's long-term commitment to giving its students and alumni direct access to industry-driven experience, global job markets, and reputable organisations in a variety of fields.

A New Era of Practical Pathways for SIU Learners

The new partnerships create a complete framework for career development that will help SIU students from their first internship to their long-term career growth. These partnerships make it easier to get to:

Internships and pre-professional training
Graduate employment pathways
International mobility and cross-border work experience
Industry integration and professional networking

This expansion reinforces SIU’s reputation as a Swiss institution that prioritizes practical, employability-oriented education across campuses and learning centers worldwide.

Confirmed SIU Career Partners

The official list of signed partners for SIU includes banks, real estate companies, hotels, business services, automotive mobility, entrepreneurship, and international education pathways. These groups are a wide range of employers who are dedicated to helping SIU achieve its goal of practical, globally focused learning.

Citi Bank

Citi Bank is a world leader in financial services. It gives SIU students the chance to learn about international banking, risk management, operations, and how to provide great customer service. Through this partnership, students can get structured internships and learn about modern finance on a truly global scale.

Engel & Völkers

Engel & Völkers is one of the most well-known high-end real estate brands in the world. It offers students jobs in property sales, market research, client relations, and running luxury real estate businesses. This partnership helps students who want to learn about sales, property valuation, and doing business across borders.

Ramada Hotels All Over the World

Ramada Hotels Worldwide is a well-known name in the hospitality industry around the world. They invite SIU students to work in hotel management, guest services, food and beverage operations, and hospitality administration. The partnership gives SIU students access to career paths in hospitality all over the world.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG Global)

Abu-Ghazaleh Global is a top professional services group that helps SIU students find jobs in business support, consulting, administration, human resources, and corporate services. This partnership is especially helpful for students who want to learn about corporate standards, get help with audits, and do great administrative work.

RAK Real Estate

RAK Properties is a big real estate developer that is known for changing how people live today. They offer SIU students jobs in project development, customer service, property management, and real estate marketing. The partnership connects business education with projects that are happening in the real world.

Ireland's Waterford Castle Hotel & Resort

This world-famous luxury resort gives SIU students hands-on training in hospitality excellence, running a resort, fine dining service, and guest relations in a high-end European setting. This is a great place for students who want to get a lot of experience in high-level hospitality and tourism.

Galadari Motor Driving Centre

Galadari Motor Driving Centre is a well-known school for mobility training and transport services. It gives SIU students the chance to work in operations, customer service, administration, and training coordination. This partnership opens doors to the growing service and mobility sector in the area.

Intern Europe Ltd.

Intern Europe Ltd is a great partner for students who want to work abroad. They offer structured placements in a variety of fields across Europe. This partnership strengthens SIU's global mobility network, allowing students to work in professional settings with people from different cultures.

Additional partners contributing to the broader SIU career ecosystem include:

Signature Inn Hotel (Dubai)
Al Shabaka International Business Services
Women First Jobs
Revival AE Project Development
MyFounders. Club Global
Alnaoora Restaurant & Cafeteria

There is a formal agreement for each partnership that allows SIU students and alumni to do internships, training programs, and job searches with reputable organisations. This makes sure that there are real opportunities and professional paths available.

Enhancing SIU’s Global Profile in Career-Focused Education

With these new agreements, SIU strengthens its position as one of the most internationally connected Swiss higher-education institutions. The partnerships enable the university to:

1. Bridge Academic Learning with Industry Practice

Students gain hands-on experience in real work environments aligned with their fields of study.

2. Support Swiss-Quality Education with Global Mobility

Many partners operate across regions where SIU already has a presence, creating seamless pathways for international placements.

3. Build Career Confidence Through Reputable Employers

The involvement of globally recognized brands increases both student confidence and employer trust.

4. Expand Graduate Opportunities Across Sectors

From finance and real estate to hospitality, entrepreneurship, and professional services, graduates can pursue diverse career paths.

A Strategic Vision for the Future

SIU has made it clear that this network is just the start. The university is still growing across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia through the larger VBNN Smart Education Group, and more partners are expected to join in 2026. The university's leaders stressed that employability, industry relevance, and global networking are still the main goals of the SIU mission. This means that every student should have access to real, useful, and internationally recognised professional development opportunities.

Conclusion

The start of the SIU Career Partner Network marks a new, exciting time for Swiss International University. By making deals with well-known global organisations, SIU strengthens its position as a leader in Swiss-quality, career-focused higher education. For students and alumni, this means more opportunities, better support, and a clearer path to real professional success, both at home and abroad.