Our mission
We make globally recognised education more accessible across the MENA region through flexible academic programmes and innovative learning solutions.
About us
ECC Knowledge Group
ECC Knowledge Group is a distinguished business education organisation in the MENA region, headquartered in the UAE with a representative office in Egypt.
Who we are
A house of expertise
We are a house of expertise in the education sector: an educational provider that makes international degrees from Switzerland, Malaysia, the UK, Croatia and Denmark reachable from this region.
ECC Knowledge Group has emerged as a leading institution committed to providing high-quality education and promoting business development across the nations it works in.
Our vision
To become the leading knowledge hub in the region — empowering learners, professionals and institutions through innovation, technology and internationally connected education.
- Courses
+5,633
Courses
- Professors
+81
Professors
- Accreditations
+130
Accreditations
- Partners
+14
Partners
Programmes
What you can study with ECC
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, plus executive certifications — each conferred by one of our partner institutions and supported in Dubai by ECC.
- Bachelor36 months
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
A foundation in management, finance and enterprise for students building their first professional qualification.
Awarded byIBAS Switzerland - MasterMinimum 8 months60–90 ECTS
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The flagship postgraduate programme for managers moving into senior leadership across the Gulf.
17 majors to choose from
Awarded byIBAS — International Business Academy of Switzerland - Doctorate36–48 months
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A professional doctorate for senior executives producing original, applied research in their field.
Awarded byIBAS Switzerland - Executive6–12 weeks
Design Thinking Certification
A practitioner programme in human-centred innovation, delivered with a d.school network member.
Awarded byGenovasi d.school Malaysia
Academic partners
Our partners & network
Since 2013, ECC Knowledge Group has maintained esteemed academic and strategic partnerships with prominent international awarding bodies and universities, including the International Business Academy of Switzerland (IBAS), VERN University and EAI Euro American Institute.
IBAS specialises in Master’s and Doctorate programmes in Business Administration. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students to become top professionals in business and management, and to contribute to the world and their own countries through their knowledge.
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CroatiaVERN University
An international, open, creative and entrepreneurial university from Zagreb. For the last 20 years VERN has been a leading private university in Croatia and the region, currently offering 10 bachelor and 7 graduate programmes, with international mobility at the centre of student and staff life.
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United KingdomCMI
A dynamic social enterprise that is both well managed and true to its values. Those values mean that even if you have never worked with CMI before, you know what to expect.
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MalaysiaGenovasi d.school Malaysia
Part of the global network of Design Thinking schools alongside the USA, Germany and South Africa. With more than nine years running Design Thinking programmes for the public and private sectors, Genovasi has worked across government ministries and agencies as well as telecommunications, media and consumer goods.
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Accreditations & recognition
Full accreditation & recognition
ECC Knowledge Group is a reliable gateway connecting learners with globally accredited universities and international awarding bodies, including QAHE, EAHEA, AAA and ACBSP. We do not issue certificates ourselves; our role is to facilitate access to internationally recognised programmes that blend academic excellence with global credibility. By acting as a trusted intermediary, ECC ensures that students earn qualifications that genuinely advance their careers and personal growth.
Milestones
Graduation ceremonies at ECC Knowledge Group
Celebrating achievement, academic excellence and global recognition — across Cairo, Switzerland and beyond. Bringing together graduates, faculty, families and distinguished guests, these occasions honour years of hard work while marking the beginning of new professional opportunities.
- Ceremonies hosted
5+
Ceremonies hosted
- Years of celebrations
12+
Years of celebrations
- Graduates honoured
3,200+
Graduates honoured
- Academic partners
4+
Academic partners
Ready to take the next step?
Speak to an ECC advisor about entry requirements, fees and intake dates — or request the full programme prospectus.
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