School Evolution

2022

  • UIBS celebrates 20 years of dedication to cross-cultural education

  • UIBS signs partnership with Coventry University in the UK for the delivery of university-validated and state-recognized programs

2020

  • UIBS rated a 4-star institution by the QS Intelligence Unit
  • UIBS moves campus in Amsterdam, Netherlands from the Spaces Business Center to modern facilities on Weteringschans

2019

  • UIBS inaugurates local chapter of the Delta Mu Delta honor society
  • UIBS introduces Blockchain-verifiable diplomas

  • UIBS launches new career platform in collaboration with JobTeaser
  • UIBS is recertified by EduQua for its campuses in Geneva and Zurich
  • UIBS joins CEEMAN, the Central and East European Management Development Association
  • UIBS partners with Pearson to deliver European state-recognized level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND), and level 7 Extended Diploma programs rated by the UK’s Ofqual.

2018

  • UIBS ranked in the Global Top 200 for its MBA by the QS 2019 Global MBA Rankings

  • UIBS partners with Dublin Business School (DBS) for students to obtain European state-recognized degrees

  • UIBS expands California Extension Program in partnership with the Division of Continuing Education from the University of California at Irvine (UC Irvine)

  • UIBS launches California Extension Program in partnership with the Haas School of Business from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

  • UIBS ranked as Tier One for its MBA in Europe and 6th for its Online MBA by the CEO Magazine

2017

  • UIBS obtains CRKBO registration for its campus in Amsterdam

  • UIBS moves campus in Tokyo, Japan to the Spaces Business Center in downtown Tokyo

  • UIBS achieves initial ACBSP accreditation for multiple programs at its campuses in Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels and Zurich

  • UIBS launches California Extension Program in partnership with the Haas School of Business from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

  • UIBS achieves the NRTO quality label for its campus in Amsterdam

  • UIBS gets registered in the CRKBO for its campus in Amsterdam
  • UIBS joins AEEN, the Asociación Española de Escuelas de Negocios
  • UIBS celebrates 15 years of dedication to cross-cultural education
  • UIBS opens new campus in Geneva, Switzerland located in the Spaces Business Center
  • ECLS starts with Undergraduate and Graduate programs across the campus network

2016

  • UIBS is recertified by EduQua for its campus in Zurich and Lausanne

  • UIBS moves campus in Madrid, Spain from the Regus Business Center to modern facilities on Calle de Goya

  • UIBS joins NRTO, the Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding.

2015

  • UIBS is reaccredited by ECBE for its BBA and MBA programs at various campuses

  • UIBS is registered for the “KMO-portefeuille” subsidy program with the Flemish Ministry of Economic Affairs

  • UIBS achieves Qfor certification for its campuses in Antwerp and Brussels

  • UIBS is one of the founding members of the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) providing European institutional accreditation
  • UIBS opens new campus in Milan, Italy in the Regus Business Center
  • UIBS moves campus in Brussels, Belgium to larger modern facilities on Rue Guimard
  • UIBS launches Global Bachelor and Global Master programs along with its New York Extension Program
  • UIBS becomes part of a larger organization, the Global Education Corporation (GLEDCO)
  • UIBS launches sister institution, the European College for Liberal Studies (ECLS)

2014

  • UIBS opens new campus in Amsterdam, Netherlands in the Spaces Business Center

  • UIBS joins VOKA, the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce

  • UIBS campus facilities standardized under the Cross-Cultural Education Center branding

2013

  • UIBS achieves EduQua certification for its campus in Zurich

  • UIBS moves campus in Zurich, Switzerland to modern facilities on Brandschenkestrasse

  • UIBS opens new campus in Lausanne, Switzerland in the Regus Business Center

2012

  • UIBS opens new campus in Tokyo, Japan in the Regus Business Center

  • UIBS introduces live virtual teaching across its campuses, thereby improving its online and distance learning options

  • UIBS is re-accredited by ECBE for its BBA and MBA programs at various campuses

  • UIBS moves campus in Barcelona, Spain from Calle Aragon to larger modern facilities on Rambla de Catalunya
  • UIBS celebrates 10 years of dedication to cross-cultural education

2011

  • UIBS becomes a candidate for accreditation with ACBSP

  • UIBS joins AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

  • UIBS opens new campus in Ghent, Belgium in the Regus Business Center

  • UIBS moves campus in Zurich, Switzerland from the Regus Business Center to own facilities on Brandschenkestrasse

2010

  • UIBS achieves initial accreditation of its BBA and MBA programs with ECBE at its campus in Barcelona, Spain

  • UIBS launches programs in Zurich, Switzerland in the campus facilities of the Regus Business Center

  • UIBS moves HQ to Zurich, Switzerland

  • UIBS joins PRME, the Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative

2009

  • UIBS launches new programs in Madrid, Spain in the campus facilities of the Regus Business Center

  • UIBS opens campus facilities in Brussels, Belgium on Avenues des Arts

2008

  • UIBS formalizes the student and alumni network “Entrepreneurs United”

  • UIBS reviews Undergraduate program compatibility with European and American standards

  • UIBS launches new programs in Valencia, Spain in the campus facilities of the Regus Business Center
  • UIBS continues in Brussels, Belgium within the campus facilities of the Regus Business Center on Avenue Louise
  • UIBS opens campus facilities in Antwerp, Belgium on Meirbrug

2007

  • UIBS launches the “International Student Mobility Initiative”

  • UIBS launches new programs in Antwerp, Belgium within the campus facilities of the Antwerp British School

  • UIBS launches new programs in Brussels, Belgium within the campus facilities of the “Huis van het Nederlands”

  • UIBS celebrates 5 years of dedication to cross-cultural education

2006

  • UIBS makes Undergraduate and Graduate programs compatible with European standards as outlined in the Bologna agreements

  • UIBS moves campus in Barcelona, Spain from Passeig de Sant Gervasi to modern facilities on Carrer d’Aragó

  • UIBS establishes HQ in Barcelona, Spain, continues activities of Barcelona Business School

2002

  • Barcelona Business School starts in Barcelona, Spain in campus facilities on Passeig de Sant Gervasi

2001

  • Global Council for Management Education formed

Faculty and Team Members Testimonial

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