Accreditation and Certification

Institutional Accreditation

BAC

Since 2023, we are institutionally accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), a quality assurance agency listed on the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR).

Institutional accreditation revolves around the institution as a whole, unlike programmatic accreditation that revolves around certain programs only. BAC’s accreditation standards are based on the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) and strongly emphasize outcome-based performance, institutional governance and quality assurance systems.

ATHEA

Since 2023, we are institutionally accredited by the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA), a registered affiliate of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).

Institutional accreditation revolves around the institution as a whole, unlike programmatic accreditation that revolves around certain programs only. ATHEA’s accreditation standards are based on the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) and strongly emphasize outcome-based performance, institutional governance and quality assurance systems.

Programmatic Accreditation

BAC

Since 2016, several programs at our main campus in Zurich and at our branch campuses in Antwerp, Barcelona and Brussels are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the United States of America. Our other campuses in Amsterdam, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Tokyo are considered educational sites under our accredited main and branch campuses.

The following programs received specialized programmatic accreditation:

ECBE

Since 2010, several programs at the Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo and Zurich campuses are accredited by the European Council for Business Education (ECBE), a registered affiliate of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).

The following programs received specialized programmatic accreditation:

Programmatic Validation

Coventry University

Since 2022, our campuses in Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Zurich and Online are authorized by Coventry University to organize university-validated programs resulting in a dual degree. Coventry University is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom, and is authorized to deliver UK state-recognized degrees.

The following programs were university-validated:

The following programs have the above university-validated top-up program integrated:

Pearson

Since 2019, our branch campus in Barcelona is a registered center with Pearson, an organization regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in the United Kingdom, and is authorized to deliver UK state-recognized qualifications.

The following dual-qualification programs were approved:

Institutional Certification

CRKBO

Our campus in Amsterdam was certified in 2017 for inclusion in the “Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs“, the national registry of educational institutions offering professional education.

CRKBO

Our campuses in Geneva and Zurich are certified since 2013 by EduQua, the Swiss quality label for further education.

KMO-portefeuille

Our campuses in Antwerp and Brussels are registered since 2015 with the “Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen” department from the Flemish Ministry of Economic Affairs as an education provider in the “KMO-portefeuille” subsidy program (registration number DV.O104194).

NRTO

Our campus in Amsterdam was awarded the quality label in 2017 from the “Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding”, the trade association for private educators in the Netherlands, in recognition of the quality and professional level of service offered to students.

Qfor

Our campuses in Antwerp and Brussels are certified since 2015 by Qfor, a European quality label for training institutions.

Faculty and Team Members Testimonial

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The Marketing Management program at UIBS is designed to be both comprehensive and forward-thinking.

The coursework, combined with practical projects, equipped me with the skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of marketing. The professors' industry insights and personalized guidance were instrumental in shaping my marketing career.

Michael M ~
UIBS Marketing Management Graduate
USLS has been a revelation for my study

The emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and a holistic understanding of various disciplines has broadened my intellectual horizons. The interdisciplinary approach has encouraged me to explore beyond my comfort zone and connect the dots between seemingly unrelated subjects. USLS is not just a school; it's a nurturing ground for well-rounded individuals.

Marc L ~
USLS Undergraduate Student
My journey at UIBS was nothing short of transformative

The global perspective embedded in the curriculum, combined with the practical insights shared by experienced faculty, allowed me to step confidently into the world of international business. UIBS not only equips you with knowledge but also fosters a strong sense of global citizenship that is invaluable in today's interconnected world.

Robin S ~
UIBS Graduate

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