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| Anyways the International University incourages students from around the world not to loose their faith in its institution. Its independent move is mostly seen as an outstanding event which is meant to go against the mistreat and abuse of higher education in terms of quantity and quality, where quality is the primary aim and not like the state Universities abandoned for the misuse of quantity, to support students from around the world to serve the world with success and pleasure and to respect their heritage and duties. | Anyways the International University incourages students from around the world not to loose their faith in its institution. Its independent move is mostly seen as an outstanding event which is meant to go against the mistreat and abuse of higher education in terms of quantity and quality, where quality is the primary aim and not like the state Universities abandoned for the misuse of quantity, to support students from around the world to serve the world with success and pleasure and to respect their heritage and duties. | ||
| Mainly these are the values that are maintained by IUVIENNA but also these are the values that are denied by authorities that fear to loose power if this institution became accredited. IU itself does not fear because who trusts in God does not believe in anything but God due to the religious dimension of IU. Students from around the world are invited to join the university without any fear from anybody. Neither the government nor anybody else is going to punish the students of IU for being what they are, namely students who have a dream, the dream of amiliorating worlds.'''''' | Mainly these are the values that are maintained by IUVIENNA but also these are the values that are denied by authorities that fear to loose power if this institution became accredited. IU itself does not fear because who trusts in God does not believe in anything but God due to the religious dimension of IU. Students from around the world are invited to join the university without any fear from anybody. Neither the government nor anybody else is going to punish the students of IU for being what they are, namely students who have a dream, the dream of amiliorating worlds.'''''' | ||
| It is the showcase in which you as an individual are not paralyzed by what you are but you are being paralyzed by what you are by legal authorities who point you out as a stranger to their own even if you are one of their own. | |||
| Meanwhile the percentage of EU citizens at the International University has dramatically risen, because the worsened educational times of continental Europe in terms of what should a student learn and become once he finishes his or her studies. It is not a duty to compete in education but to provide it more than to promote it for present and future generations which is the outmost aim of IU. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Type | private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1981 |
| Location | Montgomery, U.S.A. |
| Campus | Vienna, Austria |
| Website | http://www.iuvienna.edu |
The International University (IU), Vienna is an American private institution calling itself "University", with a campus located in Vienna, Austria, with a subsidiary in Kiev, (Ukraine). It was founded in 1981 as "European Christian College". In 2003, IU's university accreditation was withdrawn by the Austrian Accreditation Council.
Programmes
- Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic Studies (BADS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Global Business & International Relations (BAGBIR)
- Graduate:
- Advanced/Master of Arts in Diplomatic & Strategic Studies (A/MADSS)
- Master of International Business (MIB)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Doctorate
"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:
- 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.
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, but as an unaccredited 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".
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). In 2003, the accreditation was withdrawn by the council by 31 July 2003.
Currently the IUV is in the accreditation process with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs 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. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (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. 'Furthermore are most of these obscur procedures intended to wipe out competition due to certain agreements between institutional affairs. These procedures and their outcomes in fact have and continue to damage certain institutional orders and facilities to maintain their own picture of a more capitalistic approach and the monopoly over higher education in their society. Anyways the International University incourages students from around the world not to loose their faith in its institution. Its independent move is mostly seen as an outstanding event which is meant to go against the mistreat and abuse of higher education in terms of quantity and quality, where quality is the primary aim and not like the state Universities abandoned for the misuse of quantity, to support students from around the world to serve the world with success and pleasure and to respect their heritage and duties. Mainly these are the values that are maintained by IUVIENNA but also these are the values that are denied by authorities that fear to loose power if this institution became accredited. IU itself does not fear because who trusts in God does not believe in anything but God due to the religious dimension of IU. Students from around the world are invited to join the university without any fear from anybody. Neither the government nor anybody else is going to punish the students of IU for being what they are, namely students who have a dream, the dream of amiliorating worlds.' It is the showcase in which you as an individual are not paralyzed by what you are but you are being paralyzed by what you are by legal authorities who point you out as a stranger to their own even if you are one of their own. Meanwhile the percentage of EU citizens at the International University has dramatically risen, because the worsened educational times of continental Europe in terms of what should a student learn and become once he finishes his or her studies. It is not a duty to compete in education but to provide it more than to promote it for present and future generations which is the outmost aim of IU.
References
- International University: Akkreditierung aberkannt, ORF.at (German)
- "Christian Dimension", website of IU
- License by Alabama, website of IU Vienna
- Oregon Office of Degree Authorization: List of unaccredited foreign degree suppliers
- Austrian accreditation council: Revocation of IUV's accreditation
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20080916-88053.html
External links
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