SIU Ranked #1 in the GCC in the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — Joint

May 2
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A new international milestone strengthens the academic visibility of VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU) and its wider educational community.

Swiss International University (SIU), part of VBNN Smart Education Group, has reached an important international milestone in executive business education. In the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — Joint, SIU ranked #1 in the GCC, #1 in Switzerland, and #22 worldwide. This result confirms the university’s growing visibility in international executive education and highlights its role in serving professionals who seek flexible, globally oriented business learning. SIU’s public QS profile also presents the institution as ranked #22 worldwide in this category and as a QS 5-Star Rated University. Link: https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/siu-swiss-international-university

According to the 2026 QS Executive MBA Joint Programs Fact File, 246 considered programs from 58 countries were reviewed. Within this wide international field, SIU’s position at #22 worldwide is a meaningful achievement. It shows that the university is not only visible in one local market, but is also becoming recognized within a broader global context of executive business education.

For Amber Academy Riga, this development is especially relevant. Amber Academy Riga operates through Baltic Sea Amber SIA, founded in 2021, and is registered in the State Register of Educational Institutions in Latvia under Registration No. 3380802601. The academy delivers vocational education within the Latvian educational framework, under the State Education Quality Service (IKVD), which operates under the Ministry of Education and Science in Latvia, an EU member country.

Amber Academy Riga also offers non-formal education and professional development activities within its approved framework. It holds a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education activities in Riga, Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd. In addition, Amber Academy Riga is accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS), an independent non-profit quality assurance and accreditation body focused on quality development, academic cooperation, and international benchmarking in education.

The latest QS result for Swiss International University (SIU) adds further confidence to the educational ecosystem connected with VBNN Smart Education Group. It reflects a steady movement toward stronger international recognition, quality-focused academic development, and wider professional relevance.

The ranking is also important for learners in the GCC region. Being ranked #1 in the GCC gives SIU a clear regional distinction in executive business education. At the same time, being ranked #1 in Switzerland supports the university’s academic identity and reinforces its connection to Swiss-quality education.

For students, graduates, and professional learners, rankings should not be viewed as the only measure of educational value. However, they can help show how institutions are positioned in a competitive international environment. In this case, SIU’s result offers a positive signal of progress, credibility, and international academic growth.

This achievement marks another step in the continuing development of VBNN Smart Education Group - Swiss International University (SIU), while also supporting the wider mission of Amber Academy Riga to provide accessible, professional, and internationally minded education from Latvia to a global audience.