FIBAA is a Swiss-German internationally recognized accreditation agency with a focus on supporting higher education institutions (HEIs) in achieving quality assurance according to the European Standards worldwide. FIBAA ranks among Europe’s leading independent accreditation agencies.

Established by the business associations from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, FIBAA is unique in Europe for its strong ties to the business community. These connections are clearly reflected in our Assessment Guidelines, which place a particular emphasis on graduate employability and practical relevance.

With over 30 years of experience, FIBAA not only accredits study programmes in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, and Economics, but also operates across a broad range of disciplines, including Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Computer Science and IT, Education, and related fields¹.

Choosing FIBAA means opting for Swiss-German credibility, European Standards in higher education and internationally recognized seals. The FIBAA seal symbolizes a commitment to quality and competitiveness, providing institutions with an advantage in the global academic market and high graduate employability.

¹according to recognition by respective authority, if relevant.

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