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The Lisbon Recognition Convention: Enabling Global Recognition for ABMS Academy in Switzerland

The Lisbon Recognition Convention (LRC), adopted in 1997 by UNESCO and the Council of Europe, provides a multilateral framework for the fair and transparent recognition of academic qualifications across more than 55 countries. ABMS Academy of Business Management in Switzerland operates as a branch of ISBM International School of Business Management in Luzern, which is part of the academic structure of Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Through this affiliation, ABMS degrees benefit from international recognition mechanisms and enhanced graduate mobility.


1. Legal Accreditation and International Framework

SIU, as the awarding institution, is officially accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic—a country that is a full member of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. Through ISBM and SIU, ABMS Academy operates under this legal structure, ensuring that its academic awards are eligible for recognition across the member countries.


2. Principles of Recognition under LRC

The Convention ensures:

  • A presumption in favor of recognizing foreign qualifications unless substantial differences are proven;

  • Fair and timely evaluation procedures;

  • Equal treatment regardless of study format (online, distance, hybrid);

  • An appeals process in case of refusal.

ABMS Academy integrates these principles into its academic governance and evaluation practices.


3. Enhancing Academic and Professional Opportunities

Graduates of ABMS Academy enjoy:

  • Access to master’s and doctoral programs across Europe and beyond;

  • Recognition of degrees for employment, immigration, and licensing purposes;

  • Participation in international academic collaborations and mobility programs;

  • Competitiveness in both academic and corporate sectors worldwide.


4. Institutional Network and Academic Governance

ABMS is embedded in a multilayered institutional structure:

  • As a branch of ISBM Luzern, it upholds Swiss academic values;

  • ISBM is part of Swiss International University (SIU) Bishkek, a nationally accredited institution;

  • The SIU–ISBM–ABMS framework enables operational compliance with both Swiss academic excellence and Lisbon Convention standards.


5. Supporting Modern Learning Pathways

The Lisbon Recognition Convention affirms the legitimacy of:

  • Distance and online education programs;

  • Blended learning methodologies;

  • Digitally certified diplomas and academic credentials.

These developments align with ABMS Academy’s focus on flexible, student-centered education.


6. List of Lisbon Recognition Convention Member States (2025)

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Vatican City, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.


7. Conclusion

ABMS Academy of Business Management represents a forward-thinking institution that connects Swiss educational values with international legal recognition standards. Backed by the legitimacy of ISBM and SIU’s accreditation in Kyrgyzstan, ABMS provides students with degrees recognized across over 55 countries and access to a globally mobile academic and professional future.



 
 
 

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