Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/International University Vienna

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The result was Keep, after largely discounting SPAs, arguments that it does have notability seem to be strongest . Davewild (talk) 11:33, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

International University Vienna[edit]

There are few sources about this unaccredited school. The management would rather there were no article. I have no particular opinion on that, although it does look rather as if this article exists only to rub in the point that it's not accredited. However, if it can be substantiated, the claim of being the only school in Austria whose accreditation has been withdrawn, would be singular and may therefore count as evidence of notability. Guy (Help!) 21:23, 18 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The German article's links to the Austrian parliament and accreditation council check out. I'd say it's short history certainly makes it notable in the annals of Austrian education. - --Paularblaster (talk) 18:06, 19 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Weak Keep even a unaccredited university like this one is notable, after all it is still open to students. RMHED (talk) 22:58, 19 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Delete An unaccredited university is not notable. What makes this school stand out?Metal Head (talk) 03:16, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Keep. As a unique instance of loss of accreditation it is notable by notoriety. --Paularblaster (talk) 23:38, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Delete The International University in Vienna is not an important "fact" in Austrian education.I would suggest to cancel this articleuser:Helm Gunter —Preceding comment was added at 16:05, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Deletion of the entry regarding International University Vienna is the best option. The institution is unimportant and largely unknown even in Vienna. Wikipedia should deal with more important issues to keep its high reputation. Besides, there are now two American-style institutions in Vienna no longer Austrian accredited. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Grundig6969 (talk • contribs) 16:32, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Delete this article. I have known a number of unaccredited schools which have produced outstanding graduates in business, diplomacy, and other fields in both Europe and America. The fact does not relate to the quality of instruction. 1papadog —Preceding unsigned comment added by 1papadog (talk • contribs) 18:34, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Strong Keep. Article says it has been accredited in the past as a private university. I cannot understand why we not should have an article about a university which has been accredited for a period of time. Greswik (talk) 22:28, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.