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The International Foundation Year (IFY) programme, delivered at the Dublin International Study Centre and developed by Study Group Ireland, has been officially validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The external recognition is an endorsement of quality of education provided by Study Group Ireland.

The International Study Centre for progression to the University of Leeds moves to city centre location, placing international students at the heart of the city. University of Leeds and Study Group renew their partnership to deliver pathway programmes at Leeds International Study Centre for a further five years.

Study Group recently hosted its flagship Indian student recruitment event, Destination USA, in Hyderabad. With 200 students in attendance, this was its largest event in the country to date, bringing together U.S. university representatives, education agents, and prospective students.

We are proud to announce that Professor Elena Rodríguez Falcón, Study Group’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer has been awarded the Princess Royal’s 2025 WISE Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ruth Arnold, Executive Director of External Affairs at Study Group reflects on the state of international education in the context of the 2025 India UK Education Conference.

Mercer University has appointed Study Group as the University’s exclusive international recruitment partner for postgraduate study. The well-respected private university has campuses in Macon and Atlanta and offers a range of STEM-designated programs.

Study Group will deliver an online Pre-Sessional English Language Preparation Online programme for international students at the University of Gloucestershire starting in April 2025.

Study Group helps universities tackle challenges in international student recruitment driven by 7% growth in U.S. enrollments. By offering tailored marketing solutions like student and faculty testimonials, Study Group equips partners with tools to attract, engage, and retain international students for 2025 and beyond.

We provide comprehensive support and tailored induction programmes to help students feel welcomed and confident from the very beginning. Study Group’s latest data shows 84% of students feel welcomed and supported as they begin their academic journey.

With the release of the Open Doors Report 2024, we’ve asked Alex Marston, Study Group’s General Manager for North America to analyze the findings and provide insights on what the numbers mean for Study Group.

3 December 2024

Study Group Chief Academic Officer Elena Rodriguez-Falcon responds to BBC File on Four.

We are proud that our latest data highlights Study Group’s commitment to enabling students to achieve their goals. For the 2023-24 academic year 88% of students who completed their studies were eligible to progress to their desired degree programmes.

We are delighted to announce that we are now open for applications to the University of Huddersfield – London for postgraduate study.