DoctorEdu is a member of the Swiss EduSchool of Zug, with resource support from SIMI Swiss and MI Swiss to research and develop leading DoctorEdu programs in Europe.

The Schweizer Institut für Hochschulbildung in Management und Innovation (MI Swiss) is an international cooperation institute of SIMI Swiss, an undergraduate and postgraduate training institute licensed by Canton Zug as a private higher education institution, holding independent and private international accreditation at both the institutional and programmatic levels.

Licensed by Canton Zug, SIMI Swiss is a private educational institution with full rights and functions. With this nature, SIMI award Private Degree group qualification (as defined by the State Secretariat for Education and Research SER Swiss Confederation). Because it was not established by the government, SIMI Swiss is not part of the public university training system, nor part of the Swiss Federal training system, nor part of the training system that is subsidized and receives incentives from the government. SIMI Swiss is not regulated under the Federal Act of 30 September 2011 on the Funding and Coordination of the Higher Education Sector (HEdA), SR 414.11.

SIMI and MI Swiss's undergraduate and postgraduate training programs are oriented to the needs of employers and professional training, helping to increase the working and research capacity of learners. SIMI Swiss's program is independently developed and tested and recognized according to the international independent accreditation system; and different from the training program according to the Swiss national curriculum framework. SIMI Swiss diplomas are not Federal diplomas and do not belong to the public university system and the Swiss Federal education system.

As a private university and postgraduate training institute with international accreditation, SIMI Swiss is not affiliated with, does not receive funding from the Swiss government, and is not subsidized or regulated by the Swiss Federal education system. SIMI Swiss diplomas are authorized by the Swiss government for independent evaluation by receiving units based on the training reputation and accreditations that SIMI Swiss has achieved.

All SIMI Swiss students and partners are required to sign and/or read all the commitments and agreements. Typically, these documents include terms that are publicly available as well as detailed terms specific to each group. Please read these terms carefully and reach out to a SIMI Swiss representative if you have any questions. The terms of the agreements will automatically apply upon signing and/or confirmation by the parties, indicating their full understanding of the terms.

"We strongly advise students and other stakeholders to thoroughly review and understand these terms before engaging in studies, collaborations, or interactions with SIMI Swiss, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu. This ensures transparency of information, prevents misinterpretation or intentional distortion, maintains an anti-transparent communication process, promotes fair competition, and unequivocally safeguards the rights of all parties involved."

Students of DoctorEdu are individuals who meet the qualifications and entry requirements of each program, announced by SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu, and can apply to SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu.

"As an undergraduate and postgraduate training institution, we provide maximum support to qualified students when registering for DoctorEdu programs without regard to race, religion and region."

Students registering with DoctorEdu must comply with the regulations and instructions expressed in the student handbook, publicly posted information and must provide accurate input information. If candidates and students violate the principle of honesty, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu have the right to refuse admission, cancel student status, and not recognize academic results. In this case, there will not be any refunds. On the contrary, the violating candidate must compensate for the damages caused by his fraudulent behavior.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu adhere to the private Higher Education Institution (HEI) requirements established by the Zug canton authority. Although international accreditation is not obligatory in Switzerland, MI Swiss actively advocates for it to ensure the professionalism of the training process and to facilitate continuous improvement. Accreditations will be regularly updated on the official SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu website.

As a private higher education institution, SIMI provides students with market-oriented education, study flexibility, and alignment with market needs. SIMI Swiss programs are implemented in English, oriented to global students and independent of the framework program of the Swiss Federal education system. SIMI Swiss diplomas are diplomas issued by SIMI Swiss, not part of the public system and the Swiss Federal education system.

The SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu program aligns with the European competency framework and EU higher education guidelines. While there are official documents regarding the similarity of regional and national competency frameworks, the recognition and acceptance of qualifications in accordance with international practice are determined by receiving organizations and are subject to each country’s specific regulations. Consequently, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu do not make any claims beyond their jurisdiction, including the recognition and acceptance of qualifications by receiving organizations, as well as by governments and other relevant parties. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu and its international and local partners do not support this process for any purpose or country.

"Applicants are especially encouraged to seek information before applying and studying with SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu."

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu consistently update their information and lectures to remain responsive and adaptable to changes in the workplace and related regulations.

The content on the website, in publications, websites, and other media is accurate at the time of communication but is subject to change without prior notice.

Training goals and programs may change while students are still studying, but they still ensure the output competency framework and evaluation criteria of independent accreditation organizations. If there is a difference with what has been adjusted, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu will notify students about changes, new programs, and learning paths.

In cases where the impact is due to the impact of the economic and political situation as well as force majeure, training methods can be adjusted. In these cases, the school will notify and discuss with students to adjust the training model and training plan accordingly.

Third-party materials are materials in which SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu purchase, rent or use the copyright. Some of the learning materials were created by SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu instructors. Although the materials have been evaluated and endorsed by the Scientific Council of SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu, it is possible that in some cases the training content may not be suitable for some international trainees (some Content that is correct in one country may not be correct in another). In this case, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu will quickly adjust the training content if the impacts of this inappropriate content are significant. However, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu will not be responsible if inappropriate information has an impact beyond the classroom.

Students and stakeholders may only use the training content for personal learning and research purposes, and it may not be copied in any form, commercial or non-commercial. Copyright-related content will be stated more clearly in the Copyright Policy section.

Credit is the acknowledgement of the amount and duration of study required to acquire knowledge.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu employs the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) for its credit system. Some SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu programs also utilize the UK RQF credit system due to our partnership with the British education system.

Credit recognition is an internal recognition activity, carried out by SIMI's Academic Board. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu as well as their partners do not commit to credits (which SIMI Swiss recognizes) being recognized by other universities or related parties outside the credit recognition authority of SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu.

In case of using SIMI Swiss credits to transfer to other educational systems or other universities, please consult in advance with the university to which you want to transfer. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu will provide support within their scope but will not interfere with the admission process of other universities. Again, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu do not commit to whether or not they will be recognized when transferring to another university.

"The concept of "Credits" has many differences because of different educational systems, especially differences in training time and training models that constitute credits. Students should consider these differences if they plan to transfer SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu credits and/or study results to other educational systems."

After completing the learning content and complying with obligations including academic discipline and academic integrity, students will have their learning process recognized and be awarded a Private Degree from SIMI Swiss (if any). In cases of dual qualifications or programs that cooperate with partners, students can receive an additional qualification or confirmation from the partner. See more in the Disclaimer section HERE.

"Each country, each institution and each region has differences in regulations for recognizing learning processes and qualifications. According to international practice, recognition or acceptance of qualifications is a subjective decision of the receiving agency and the government or according to the policy of each region in each country. Once again, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu recommends that candidates carefully check the recognition and reception of post-graduation qualifications by SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu before enrolling. As stated above, MI Swiss would like to reiterate that we (SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu, partners, partner universities, scientific partners) do not commit, do not promise nor support this. We reserve the right to waive this before, during, and after the student graduates."

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu strive to protect personal information by strictly adhering to regulations, ensuring information safety and security, and implementing the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu do not collect information from students or partners for purposes other than providing the program, serving the training process and quality improvement. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu only provide it to third parties other than the above purposes in case of orders/requests from competent authorities.

Apart from collecting information necessary for program implementation, training, and quality improvement purposes, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu do not gather information from students or partners. Any disclosure to third parties, other than for the abovementioned purposes, will only occur in response to orders/requests from competent authorities.

In the event of information security breaches resulting from unauthorized access, SIMI, MI Swiss, and DoctorEdu collaborate with relevant authorities and parties to resolve such issues. SIMI, MI Swiss, and DoctorEdu disclaim liability for intrusions beyond our control.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu follow fairness rules when admitting students, commenting on results, and reviewing and allocating scholarships, funding, and budgets to students and stakeholders. It does so without regard for gender, ethnicity, race, religion, and political beliefs.

With the nature of a Higher Education Institute, the training system and program structure of SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu allow students to freely choose majors, freely choose development paths as well as quickly transfer to another major when a change is desired.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu comply with human rights regulations, including protecting and supporting people's right to academic freedom. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu cooperate with relevant authorities and consulates (in the case of international students) if it is deemed that SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu students' rights to academic freedom are affected.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu respect the intellectual property rights of content providers, instructors, students and other third parties. Students and users of our academic systems are also required to respect intellectual property rights.

When participating in studying or collaborating with SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu, students and related parties are required to comply with signed or unsigned regulations according to international copyright practices.

All information published by SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and their partners, learning materials, documents, forms, minutes and other contents officially or unofficially announced, internally announced or published Publicity relating to SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu is the copyright of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu. Students, partners and related parties are absolutely not allowed to copy, use or reuse for purposes other than personal study and research purposes. Intentional copying activities for commercial or non-commercial purposes outside the above copyright agreement are a violation of copyright with SIMI, MI Swiss, and DoctorEdu.

SIMI, MI Swiss, and DoctorEdu consider copyright infringement as one of the serious violations. SIMI, MI Swiss, and DoctorEdu can and reserve the right to terminate a student's status, cancel results, cancel diplomas, and cancel online accounts in the event of detecting a student violating copyright regardless of the learning process finished.

In the event of copyright infringement by students or parties that results in damages (including actual damages and intended or implied damages), SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu fully support the investigation process but do not take responsibility both physically and financially and disclaim all responsibilities if it is deemed that copyright infringement is beyond the will of SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu.

Ess rules when admitting students, commenting on results, and reviewing and allocating scholarships, funding, and budgets to students and stakeholders. It does so without regard for gender, ethnicity, race, religion, and political beliefs.

With the nature of a Higher Education Institute, the training system and program structure of SIMI and MI Swiss allow students to freely choose majors, freely choose development paths as well as quickly transfer to another major when a change is desired.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu comply with human rights regulations, including protecting and supporting people's right to academic freedom. SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu cooperate with relevant authorities and consulates (in the case of international students) if it is deemed that SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu students' rights to academic freedom are affected.

Protecting the reputations of students, partners, and SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu are a top priority for a Higher Education Institute that accepts students from many countries and territories. Transparency of information, anti-false communication, and anti-unfair competition policies are all mandatory regulations that must be followed in accordance with EU regulations and conventions as well as international conventions.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu coordinate with members in countries, coordinate with consulates in their partner countries and their member universities to provide support to legitimate rights of students, legal entities of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu, and their partners themselves.

When there are media-related issues and the information stated in the press release (announcement/article) is false and/or harms the university’s reputation, interests, and related interests, SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu, in collaboration with universities and global partners, and the Ministry of Education, Consular Affairs, and the legal department will implement a process to prevent faulty communication. 

False communication behaviours include the following:

Promoting and spreading misleading information in any way:

• Legality of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and partners;
• International accreditation and recognition of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and partners; 
• The legality and right to participate in learning regardless of age, gender, social status, country, region and territory;
• Information and images are owned by SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu, partners and other actions deemed to affect and/or harm the reputation, honor and rights of the university, partners and global students of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and partners;
• Communication actions that, whether purposefully or accidentally, lead to misunderstandings or are only partially accurate, display unfair competition, are not true to their nature;
• Content contrary to the disclaimer that SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and their partners have publicly announced;
• Placing images and names of SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu in a position related to false information (even if that information is true) and this false information is not related to SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu in order to cause confusion about the integrity and reduces the reputation of SIMI, MI Swiss, DoctorEdu and partners.

Procedures for handling false media (applicable in different countries):

Form a team to handle and establish evidence: 

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu formed an incident handling team, recorded all relevant information, established evidence, and did preliminary work with relevant parties to prepare for handling in the 3 steps below:

Step 1: Notify litigants and relevant parties:

Information about the violation to the litigant, and information to the diplomatic representative agency in the country where the university is registered to operate and the representative of the host country's diplomatic agency in the country where the university is registered.

Step 2: Request the litigant to remedy the damage

Issue an official notice and request the litigant to fix the problem with (1) Description of the behavior; (2) Evidence; (3) damage estimates; (4) the terms have been violated based on the laws, regulations, conventions... that the university has signed and/or the government of the country where the incident occurred is applying.

Step 3: Thoroughly monitor the remediation process:

Monitor the litigant's remediation process and take decisive and firm actions if it is found that the misleading communication behavior has not been completely remedied.

SIMI, MI Swiss and DoctorEdu reserve the right to change the terms. The changed terms will apply immediately.

Terms agreed to with related parties will remain in effect. If the signed agreements are changed, they will only take effect if deemed more favourable than the existing agreement.

The new terms will take effect immediately for newly formed agreements.