Founded in 1964 by Dr. Walter Leibrecht, Schiller International University was created as a private American University dedicated to the active development and encouragement of international understanding. As a philosophy professor in the United States, Dr. Leibrecht was so impressed with the personalized instruction in the American college system that he sought to create something similar back in Europe. The realization of this concept was Schiller International University, named after German writer and human rights advocate Friedrich Schiller and established in a 16th century castle in Ingersheim, Germany with 35 students enrolled.
This exciting global growth trend has continued, and to date, Schiller International University has educated more than 20,000 students from more than 100 countries across its campuses in the United States, France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
Schiller International University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees. ACICS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The University is licensed by the Largo, Florida State Commission for Independent Education (Commission for Independent Education) to award Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees.
Schiller International University campus in London, is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC).
Schiller International University's Madrid campus is recognized by the Conserjeria de Educacion y Cultura in Madrid (local higher education authorities).
Request more information about Schiller!
The academic calendar contains information about important dates and school holidays.
View the news section for events and emergency announcements.