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| '''The International University (IU), Vienna''' was a private university located in ], ], with subsidiaries in ], ]. It was ] during most of its existence. According to IU, it was chartered in 1980 by the ] of ] as a private degree-granting postsecondary institution.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003082228/http://www.iuvienna.edu/407_EN-About-IU-History.51D0C5f7fb39c98f4cafb79caa4d22d217886118 |date=2011-10-03 }}, The International University website</ref> The Vienna operation was founded in 1981 as "European Christian College". Beginning in 2001, IU was nationally accredited until 2003, when IU's university accreditation was withdrawn by the Austrian Accreditation Council.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051219231520/http://science.orf.at/science/news/70425 |date=2005-12-19 }} (German)</ref> In 2011, IUV's sponsoring association went into bankruptcy and was shut down by court order. | |||
| In June 2011, Serbian private university ] announced that it would take over the institution's operation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.megatrend.edu.rs/o_univerzitetu.php?un=mvw&language=1 |title=Megatrend Univerzitet |publisher=Megatrend.edu.rs |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613105438/http://www.megatrend.edu.rs/o_univerzitetu.php?un=mvw&language=1 |archivedate=2012-06-13 }}</ref> This successor institution also went bankrupt and closed its doors in 2013. | |||
| '''The International University (IU), Vienna''' is an American institution of higher learning and former private university located in ], ], with a subsidiary in ], (]). It was founded in 1981 as "European Christian College". In 2003, IU's university accreditation was withdrawn by the Austrian Accreditation Council. <ref> (German)</ref> | |||
| ==Programmes== | ==Programmes== | ||
| *Undergraduate: | *Undergraduate: | ||
| **Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
**Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ||
| **Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic Studies (BADS) |
**Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic Studies (BADS) | ||
| **Bachelor of Arts in Global Business & International Relations (BAGBIR) | **Bachelor of Arts in Global Business & International Relations (BAGBIR) | ||
| **Bachelor of Arts in Philology, English Language (BARPEL) | |||
| *Graduate: | *Graduate: | ||
| **Advanced |
**Advanced Master of Arts in Diplomatic & Strategic Studies (AMADSS) | ||
| **Master of International Business (MIB) | **Master of International Business (MIB) | ||
| **Master of Business Administration (MBA) | **Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ||
| ⚫ | ==Legal status of academic degrees== | ||
| *Doctorate | |||
| Academic degrees granted by IU Vienna within the period of ] (4 January 2001 through 31 July 2003) are legally recognized in Austria and other EU countries. Any degrees granted outside this period lack accredited status, and their use may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions. | |||
| The institution stated that it was licensed to operate by the state of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iuvienna.edu/407_EN.45A837eb7c22e3ddb45db25798eb96b7a1a4a |title=License by Alabama, website of IU Vienna |publisher=Iuvienna.edu |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425002645/http://www.iuvienna.edu/407_EN.45A837eb7c22e3ddb45db25798eb96b7a1a4a |archivedate=2012-04-25 }}</ref> However, this license expired in November 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accs.cc/LicensedSchools.aspx?filter=T |title=Web Archive: AACS Private School Licensure, 2010 |date=2010-08-30 |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830125433/http://www.accs.cc/LicensedSchools.aspx?filter=T |archivedate=August 30, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accs.cc/LicensedSchools.aspx?filter=T |title=AACS Private School Licensure |publisher=Accs.cc |date=2011-10-31 |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100830125433/http://www.accs.cc/LicensedSchools.aspx?filter=T |archivedate=2010-08-30 }}</ref> and is not related to accreditation. | |||
| =="Christian Dimension"== | |||
| The International University states that since its founding, it has been based on Christian principles as emphasised in the Bible. This "Christian dimension" is expressed in the following:<ref></ref> | |||
| *Biblical history, literature and philosophy courses form part of the General Education requirements. | |||
| *The International University's Board and Administration, and some of International University's staff, faculty and students are committed to the Christian faith. | |||
| *IU’s Convocation emphasizes Bible reading and prayer, in addition to guest speakers on a variety of current topics. | |||
| *People who believe in the value of Christian education make sacrificial donations to help international students have the opportunity to study their chosen majors and also learn more about Christianity. | |||
| *IU provides opportunities for Christian worship and service. | |||
| The Office of Degree Authorization of Oregon lists International University Vienna as an unaccredited foreign degree supplier and advises "employers, potential students, potential clients and others doing business with users of these degrees" to "take appropriate steps to determine the true nature of the credentials ... in order to ensure that degrees are genuine and are being used legally".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx |title=Oregon Office of Degree Authorization: List of unaccredited foreign degree suppliers |publisher=Osac.state.or.us |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005050415/http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx |archivedate=2012-10-05 }}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Legal status of academic degrees== | ||
| Academic degrees granted by IU Vienna within the period of accreditation (4 January 2001 through 31 July 2003) are legal in Austria and other EU countries. Any degrees granted after the revocation of accreditation came into force (i.e. after 31 July 2003), lack accredited status, and their use may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions. The university states that its degrees are licensed in Alabama,<ref></ref> but as an ] institution use of these degrees in some contexts within the United States and elsewhere may also be restricted or illegal. For example, the Office of Degree Authorization of Oregon lists International University Vienna as an unaccredited foreign degree supplier and advises "employers, potential students, potential clients and others doing business with users of these degrees" to "take appropriate steps to determine the true nature of the credentials ... in order to ensure that degrees are genuine and are being used legally".<ref></ref> | |||
| ==Withdrawal of university accreditation == | ==Withdrawal of university accreditation == | ||
| Between January 2001 and July 2003, IU Vienna was accredited as a ] by the accreditation council of the Austrian government. The initial accreditation had been granted only for a period of three years due to concerns on some critical issues (recruitment of scientific staff, research, library). |
Between January 2001 and July 2003, IU Vienna was accredited as a ] by the accreditation council of the Austrian government. The initial accreditation had been granted only for a period of three years due to concerns on some critical issues (recruitment of scientific staff, research, library). The accreditation was withdrawn by the council on the 31st of July 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.akkreditierungsrat.at/cont/en/news_07.aspx |title=Austrian accreditation council: Revocation of IUV's accreditation |publisher=Akkreditierungsrat.at |date=2003-07-31 |accessdate=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303010658/http://www.akkreditierungsrat.at/cont/en/news_07.aspx |archivedate=2012-03-03 }}</ref> | ||
| == Bankruptcy == | |||
| Currently the IUV is in the accreditation process with the ] ACBSP (see website of the ACBSP: The IUV is listed as an Educational Institution Member with Baccalaureate/Graduate Candidacy – Status). The ACBSP is recognized by the U.S. ] (CHEA) and operates as an accreditation agency over 20 years. | |||
| According to the IUV-Website the accreditation process should be finished at the end of 2009. | |||
| In April 2011, ] proceedings were initiated against IUV. On 6 May 2011, the commercial court of Vienna ordered it shut.<ref>{{cite web | title = HG Wien, 5 S 55/11i - Bankruptcy file | publisher = Handelsgericht Wien | date = 2011-04-12 | url = http://www.edikte.justiz.gv.at/edikte/id/idedi8.nsf/suchedi?SearchView&subf=e&SearchOrder=4&Schuldner=international%20university&BMAZ=NUL&ftquery=&query=%28%5BSchuldner%5D%3D%28international%20university%29%29#1302720582583 | accessdate = 2011-05-08 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111006234554/http://www.edikte.justiz.gv.at/edikte/id/idedi8.nsf/suchedi?SearchView&subf=e&SearchOrder=4&Schuldner=international%20university&BMAZ=NUL&ftquery=&query=(%5BSchuldner%5D=(international%20university))#1302720582583 | archive-date = 2011-10-06 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20080916-88053.html | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:19, 16 October 2024
Former Austrian university| Type | Private |
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| Active | 1981–2011 |
| Campus | Vienna, Austria |
| Website | www |
The International University (IU), Vienna was a private university located in Vienna, Austria, with subsidiaries in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was unaccredited during most of its existence. According to IU, it was chartered in 1980 by the U.S. state of Alabama as a private degree-granting postsecondary institution. The Vienna operation was founded in 1981 as "European Christian College". Beginning in 2001, IU was nationally accredited until 2003, when IU's university accreditation was withdrawn by the Austrian Accreditation Council. In 2011, IUV's sponsoring association went into bankruptcy and was shut down by court order.
In June 2011, Serbian private university Megatrend University announced that it would take over the institution's operation. This successor institution also went bankrupt and closed its doors in 2013.
Programmes
- Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic Studies (BADS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Global Business & International Relations (BAGBIR)
- Bachelor of Arts in Philology, English Language (BARPEL)
- Graduate:
- Advanced Master of Arts in Diplomatic & Strategic Studies (AMADSS)
- Master of International Business (MIB)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Legal status of academic degrees
Academic degrees granted by IU Vienna within the period of private university accreditation (4 January 2001 through 31 July 2003) are legally recognized in Austria and other EU countries. Any degrees granted outside this period lack accredited status, and their use may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.
The institution stated that it was licensed to operate by the state of Alabama. However, this license expired in November 2010 and is not related to accreditation.
The Office of Degree Authorization of Oregon lists International University Vienna as an unaccredited foreign degree supplier and advises "employers, potential students, potential clients and others doing business with users of these degrees" to "take appropriate steps to determine the true nature of the credentials ... in order to ensure that degrees are genuine and are being used legally".
Withdrawal of university accreditation
Between January 2001 and July 2003, IU Vienna was accredited as a private university by the accreditation council of the Austrian government. The initial accreditation had been granted only for a period of three years due to concerns on some critical issues (recruitment of scientific staff, research, library). The accreditation was withdrawn by the council on the 31st of July 2003.
Bankruptcy
In April 2011, bankruptcy proceedings were initiated against IUV. On 6 May 2011, the commercial court of Vienna ordered it shut.
References
- History Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine, The International University website
- International University: Akkreditierung aberkannt, ORF.at Archived 2005-12-19 at the Wayback Machine (German)
- "Megatrend Univerzitet". Megatrend.edu.rs. Archived from the original on 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "License by Alabama, website of IU Vienna". Iuvienna.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "Web Archive: AACS Private School Licensure, 2010". 2010-08-30. Archived from the original on August 30, 2010. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "AACS Private School Licensure". Accs.cc. 2011-10-31. Archived from the original on 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "Oregon Office of Degree Authorization: List of unaccredited foreign degree suppliers". Osac.state.or.us. Archived from the original on 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "Austrian accreditation council: Revocation of IUV's accreditation". Akkreditierungsrat.at. 2003-07-31. Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
- "HG Wien, 5 S 55/11i - Bankruptcy file". Handelsgericht Wien. 2011-04-12. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
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