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Memberships and Partnerships

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The University of Liechtenstein offers a diverse network of memberships and partnerships that connects students, alumni and partners worldwide. With renowned memberships such as AACSB and RIBA as well as strong partnerships, the University opens doors to international careers and fosters exchange in the global education and business community. At the same time, the international network strengthens the visibility of Liechtenstein as a research location and contributes to the internationalisation of the region and its economy.

Selected Partners and Networks

The Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association organises and supports cooperation among higher education institutions in the Lake Constance four-country region. International top universities, universities of applied sciences, universities of teacher education as well as art and music academies collaborate under its umbrella across types of institutions and national borders. Together with experts from practice, the association aims to develop, test and implement solutions for the current and future challenges of the four-country region. As of 1 January 2023, the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association EVTZmbH, as a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, has succeeded the International Lake Constance University. The association is based at the University of Konstanz.

IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) was founded in 1948 on the principle of international understanding. Today, it includes 60 member countries. IAESTE arranges multi-month internships abroad for students from various disciplines worldwide. The University of Liechtenstein is integrated into this global exchange network and is an associate member of IAESTE Switzerland. The contact point at the University is the International Office.

EUCEN is a network, established in 1991, of around 190 universities in 39 countries engaged in the field of university-level professional education. Its main objectives include promoting the initiative of lifelong learning and developing universities into centres of professional education. The University of Liechtenstein has been part of the EUCEN network since 1995.

NUSCT is a network of universities in small countries and territories. Its aim is to promote benchmarking in areas of common interest, such as governance models, partnerships between education/research and the private sector, and fundraising. The network also serves as a platform for sharing information on best practices in funding models and internationalisation efforts. Furthermore, it provides a forum for discussion on topics such as performance enhancement and how member institutions respond to evolving societal expectations, demands for new professional skills and the introduction of new technologies.

The Network of Universities of Small Countries and Territories arose from a shared need to address issues specific to higher education institutions operating in the socio-political and economic contexts of small countries and territories, which are often marginally addressed by existing international university associations.

Liechtenstein University Network

The Liechtenstein University Network comprises all universities and university-like institutions in Liechtenstein. These currently include the University of Liechtenstein, the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) and the Liechtenstein Institute. The network aims to strengthen the visibility of Liechtenstein as a research location both internally and externally. To this end, it organises an annual science symposium and publishes a science magazine.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The University of Liechtenstein places great importance on excellence in teaching and research. Since 2023, the Liechtenstein Business School and the Liechtenstein Business Law School have been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB is considered the world’s largest independent accreditation organisation and connects educators, students and businesses with the aim of developing the next generation of outstanding leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides its more than 1,500 member organisations and over 785 accredited business schools worldwide with quality assurance, expertise in business education, and professional training and development opportunities.

Its headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida, USA; the main office for Europe, the Middle East and Africa is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and the main office for Asia is in Singapore. AACSB’s mission is to foster engagement, accelerate innovation and expand its impact on business education.

Further information: www.aacsb.edu

The University of Liechtenstein places great importance on excellence in teaching and research. The Liechtenstein School of Architecture received validation by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) in 2018 and was successfully revalidated in 2024. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the professional body for architects in the United Kingdom. It is one of the most renowned accreditation agencies for schools of architecture in Europe and also enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide.

Further information: www.architecture.com

The University of Liechtenstein places great importance on excellence in teaching and research. Every six years, the entire University undergoes a quality review by the Swiss Accreditation Council. The Swiss Accreditation Council is the joint body of the federal government and the cantons for accreditation and quality assurance in the Swiss higher education landscape. It is therefore the responsible institution for accreditation procedures under the Higher Education Act (HFKG), whether for institutional or programme accreditation. The University of Liechtenstein is thus subject to the same standards as Swiss universities and is also integrated into the Intercantonal Financial Equalisation scheme.

The University and its subject-related schools maintain close contacts with various companies, interest groups and civil society organisations. This networking strengthens the regional anchoring of the University of Liechtenstein and, in combination with the University’s international network, also promotes the internationalisation of the region.