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Who we are?​

Founded in Geneva on April 26, 1984, with the aim of creating the leaders of tomorrow in various countries and professions, UMEF has welcomed students of 28 different nationalities who had the privilege of learning with a highly qualified international faculty who possess a balance of cutting-edge theory and practice in their respective fields. UMEF is currently active in three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – giving its faculty the opportunity to lecture in its various campuses, which enriches their experience with highly culturally diverse groups and, in turn, they relay this enrichment to their students. Moreover, UMEF has introduced the Bologna ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) on all its campuses. UMEF has a double accreditation: ASIC and IACBE and is certified by EduQua. Among these three, IACBE is recognized by CHEA, the largest organization in the USA that specializes in higher education quality

Accreditations and Memberships

The International Business School of Scandinavia (IBSS) is an Educational Member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), and has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.

IACBE is recognised by CHEA, which is one of the world’s largest institutional organisations for higher education accreditation in the USA

The International Business School of Scandinavia is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). ASIC accreditation helps students make more informed choice and will also help a school, college, university, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high-quality institution.

In addition to being accredited by IACBE, UMEF is certified by EduQua, the Swiss System of Quality and Management organization

UMEF is member and candidate of the ACBSP accreditation. ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body and the only organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business education degree programs from associate to doctoral.

Why should you choose UMEF?

  • Renowned university established since 1984
  • Accredited and recognized by IACBE, ASIC and EduQua accreditations for its academic excellence
  • Offers a unique and friendly learning environment in a unique setting
  • A university that maintains standards of excellence
  • UMEF is active in three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • International faculty with practical experience
  • Focuses on student employability and career growth

Master’s Programs

All master’s programs at UMEF are strictly compatible with the Bologna Process and are thus an ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), with a minimum duration of 2 years (i.e. 4 semesters, of which one semester is dedicated to the thesis) and a maximum duration of 3 years on condition of acceptance by the management. To graduate, students need to have acquired 120 ECTS credits through courses and a thesis. Thus, students will be easily mobile among other campuses or institutions. UMEF has two enrolments per year, in October and March. But it should be noted that UMEF has the right to modify the precise dates. To be admitted to the program, candidates must have obtained a bachelor’s degree or other diplomas judged to be equivalent.

Doctoral Programs

All doctoral programs at UMEF are strictly compatible with the Bologna Process and are thus an ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), with a minimum duration of 3 years (i.e. 6 semesters) and maximum duration of 5 years on condition of acceptance by the management. To graduate, students need to have acquired 120 ECTS credits through courses and seminars organized on a trimestral basis in the first year. UMEF has two enrolments per year, in October and March. But is should be noted that UMEF has the right to modify the precise dates. To be admitted to the programme, candidates must have obtained a master’s degree or other diplomas judged to be equivalent.

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