Choose your study mode
We have been global leaders in business education for over two decades. Choose whether you want to study with us directly or at one of our approved tuition centres and take the first step in becoming a global business leader.
Distance Learning

Study wherever & whenever you like

Spread the cost with flexible, pay as you go study

Receive one-to-one learning and admin support right through to graduation
Blended Learning

Begin & finish your studies on time under local supervision

Pay local prices

Receive one-to-one admin support right though to graduation

Recognisability & Dual Degrees
Graduate with two degrees: for selected programmes, our graduates can be issued, upon graduation, with a second degree from the internationally-recognised International University of Management (Namibia) 1 of 11 2
Network
Join a community of over 15,000 students around the world, all of whom are in key positions in the business world 2 of 11 3
Flexible learning experience
We take time to listen to your needs and, in consultation with our expert academics, we work out with you what’s best for your individual circumstances 3 of 11 4
Choice of study mode
You can earn a degree from us either by studying at an Local Tuition Centre or via Distance Learning 4 of 11 5
Freedom
You have the freedom to start your course whenever you’d like
Study at your own pace
All of our programmes have flexible deadlines and no compulsory assignments or homework, meaning that you can study at your own pace whenever and wherever you can!
End-of-year certificates
Your time with us counts; at the end of each year of all of our undergraduate programmes you are awarded a certificate 7 of 11 8
Employability
All of our programmes have been developed with one idea in mind: to ensure that as soon as your graduate you will be able to apply everything you’ve learnt in the real world 8 of 11 9
Financial flexibility
We have interest-free annual instalments and easy, charge-free ways of paying fees 9 of 11 10
Admission letter valid for 6 months
Unlike many other universities, we will issue you with an Admission Letter that is valid for 6 months, meaning that you have the time to apply for external scholarships and that you can start paying only when you are ready 10 of 11 11
Personal connection
We will always treat you as an individual, never as a unit. We will always have the time to listen to you and to facilitate your learning experience 11 of 11
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Welcome
Welcome to the website of Global Business University-Europe.
Global Business University-Europe, or GBU-Europe for short, is a renowned and trusted institution that has over the last three decades been offering affordable, convenient, and European distance education to in-career individuals around the globe. GBU-Europe has a presence in more than 50 countries and a global family of more than 15,000 graduates.
When it started in 1997, under the name Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI), the university specialised in Marketing. But we eventually outgrew our name to become an all round and truly global Business School. Our new name reflects our growing ambition and is befitting of an institution offering world-class university-level education in many different fields of business, all around the globe.
GBU-Europe is member of established and prestigious associations and has partnered up with top universities around the world.
We are open, transparent, and honest.
We are governed by a Council and all of our processes and procedures follow European Union standards and regulations: we are aligned with ENQA standards of quality assurances in higher education.
Start your journey with us today. We’re here to answer all your questions, openly and honestly, and help you plan your journey towards success. Contact us!
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