Amber Academy Riga Celebrates SIU Ranking 109th in Europe in the 2026 THE Impact Rankings

Jul 8
2 min read

#Amber_Academy_Riga is proud to announce a monumental achievement for our partner institution, VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU). In the latest 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU) has been ranked 109th in Europe and secured a spot among the Top 500 globally. The 2026 edition evaluated 1,646 universities from 116 countries, weighting academic and research reputation at 27% and SDG compliance at 73%. This recognition highlights an unwavering commitment to sustainable development and educational excellence.

As a #Swiss_Academy in Riga, Latvia, we operate through Baltic Sea Amber SIA (Commercial Registration No. 40203337034). Founded in 2021, we are officially listed in the State Register of Educational Institutions in Latvia under Registration No. 3380802601. We deliver rigorous educational programs under the State Education Quality Service (IKVD). Because the IKVD operates directly under the #Ministry_of_Education in Latvia, an EU member state, all diplomas issued by Amber Academy Riga are accepted directly within the European Union.

Furthermore, we provide impactful #non_formal_education and #professional_development activities. These are delivered within our approved framework under a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education activities in Riga (Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd). To ensure we meet the highest global standards, we are accredited by the #European_Council_of_Leading_Business_Schools (ECLBS), an independent non-profit #quality_assurance and accreditation body dedicated to quality development, academic cooperation, and international benchmarking in education.

The success of VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU) extends well beyond the recent THE rankings. Demonstrating exceptional business education standards, VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU) is ranked #22 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026. This prestigious standing was determined after evaluating 246 Executive MBA programs from 58 countries, according to the '2026 QS Executive MBA Joint Programs Fact file'.

Additionally, VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU) is ranked #3 worldwide in the QRNW Global Ranking of Transnational Universities (GRTU) 2027. This impressive trajectory is further supported by its status as a QS 5-Star Rated University. The institution's dedication to learner success is also reflected in receiving the MENAA Customer Satisfaction Award, the Best Modern University Award, and the Students’ Satisfaction Award.

We share this vision of exceptional #higher_education. By aligning with VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU), we bring world-class learning experiences to our students in the Baltics, combining Swiss precision with European integration. We look forward to reaching even greater milestones and continuing to provide remarkable academic opportunities.