SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® Expands International Academic Partnerships Across Africa and Asia

OUS Academy in Switzerland
Jul 21
2 min read

The Swiss Online Hospitality School (SOHS)®, officially registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Trademark Nr. 822344), proudly announces the expansion of its global education network through newly signed academic cooperation and recognition agreements with top-ranked universities and hospitality institutes across Africa and Asia.

SOHS is part of OUS Academy in Zurich, a branch of the ISBM – International School of Business Management based in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. This academic structure operates under the umbrella of the Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – a fully licensed institution recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

🌍 Elevating Hospitality Education in Africa

SOHS has established bilateral partnerships with key institutions in:

Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Niger, and Sierra Leone

These partnerships focus on strengthening hospitality education in Africa by:

Enabling student mobility and academic credit transfer
Offering dual-certification and joint diploma programs
Providing Swiss-accredited online and blended learning options for tourism and hotel management studies

These collaborations will also support faculty development, curriculum alignment, and the integration of Swiss standards in African vocational training systems.

🌏 Expanding Online Learning in Asia

SOHS has also signed academic cooperation agreements with universities and institutions in:

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh – Hospitality and tourism schools with large student populations
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan – Universities aligned with international tourism frameworks
Malaysia, Mongolia, South Korea – Leading institutions in e-learning and hospitality innovation
Jordan, Iraq – Specialized academies offering vocational programs in hospitality and business

These partnerships enable students across Asia to:

Access Swiss hospitality education online through SOHS
Transfer into advanced diploma or bachelor-level programs
Earn industry-relevant certifications recognized by European and global employers

🎓 Why These Agreements Matter

Cross-border recognition of academic credits and certifications
Opportunities for joint and dual degrees in hospitality management
Flexible online learning options with Swiss academic standards
Enhanced career prospects in global hospitality and tourism sectors

🌐 About SOHS and Its Institutional Network

SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School® is a registered Swiss brand (Nr. 822344) and part of OUS Academy in Zurich. OUS is a branch of ISBM Business School in the canton of Lucerne, which belongs to the Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. SIU is a state-accredited institution under the Ministry of Education and Science, and a recognized member of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

This layered academic structure ensures that all SOHS certifications are legally registered, academically validated, and internationally recognized.

🔮 Looking Ahead

SOHS will soon launch joint training centers, online hospitality labs, and multilingual virtual classrooms to serve students and professionals in emerging tourism markets across Africa and Asia. The school is also exploring collaboration with international hotel chains for internship placements and capstone projects.

🏫 About SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®

SOHS is a Swiss-based online institution specializing in hospitality, tourism, and service leadership education. Its programs are designed for aspiring hotel professionals, mid-career managers, and entrepreneurs seeking flexible, Swiss-quality education from anywhere in the world.