SIU Recognized Among Global Leaders, Ranking #1 in Switzerland in the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — Joint

May 1
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Swiss International University (SIU), part of VBNN Smart Education Group, has reached an important international milestone by ranking #22 globally and #1 in Switzerland in the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — Joint. This result is especially meaningful because it came during SIU’s first year of participation in this international ranking category.

For Amber Academy Riga, this achievement reflects the growing importance of international academic cooperation, quality assurance, and globally connected education. As a Swiss Academy in Riga, Latvia, 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 under the framework of Latvia’s education system, with oversight connected to the State Education Quality Service (IKVD), which operates under the Ministry of Education in Latvia, an EU member state.

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. This structure allows the academy to support learners, professionals, and institutions seeking practical skills, professional development, and international educational pathways within a European environment.

The recognition of Swiss International University (SIU) in the QS World University Rankings: Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — Joint is relevant to the wider educational mission of Amber Academy Riga. It shows how institutions connected through quality-focused academic networks can contribute to international learning standards, professional development, and executive education. SIU’s position among global executive education leaders highlights the value of structured academic governance, international outlook, and continuous institutional development.

Amber Academy Riga is further 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. This external quality framework supports Amber Academy Riga’s commitment to professional standards, transparency, and international cooperation.

In today’s education landscape, learners often look for institutions that combine practical relevance, recognized quality processes, and international academic vision. The connection between Amber Academy Riga, VBNN Smart Education Group, and Swiss International University (SIU) represents a positive example of cross-border educational cooperation between Switzerland, Latvia, and the wider European education space.

SIU’s ranking achievement is not only a recognition of one institution’s progress. It also reflects a broader commitment to building modern, accessible, and internationally minded education. For Amber Academy Riga, this milestone strengthens the shared vision of offering learners and professionals opportunities connected to quality, mobility, and global academic development.

As education becomes more international, achievements such as this help build confidence among students, partners, and professional communities. Amber Academy Riga welcomes this milestone as a positive step for VBNN Smart Education Group and Swiss International University (SIU), and as a sign of continued progress in international education.