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Partnering in the United Kingdom

Unlock transnational education growth in the UK

The UK remains one of the world’s most attractive study destinations, combining globally recognised academic quality with strong employability outcomes. The Graduate Route visa, diverse course portfolio, and reputation of institutions such as the Russell Group make the UK a consistent, high-demand market across business, STEM, health and creative disciplines.

For international students, the UK offers academic prestige and post-study work opportunity. For universities, it offers scalable growth.

Why partner with Study Group in the UK?

We offer flexible partnership models designed to align with your growth strategy, admissions profile and long-term ambitions. Here are some of the degree study and university preparation programme options we can explore with you: 

Open an International Study Centre on your campus and support students to develop the skills needed to progress into their degree with confidence.

With 15 International Study Centres across the UK, operated by Study Group for our university partners, we bring extensive experience in preparing international students.

Best suited for universities seeking to:

  • Diversify intake while protecting standards
  • Welcome students to campus from day one
  • Enhance on-campus student induction and support

Become a progression university alongside 50 other universities and access a diverse, high-achieving pool of internationally prepared students through Bellerbys Foundation Programme.

Ideal for institutions looking to:

  • Broaden international reach by reaching students closer to their home
  • Increase quality-assured applications
  • Strengthen subject-specific recruitment

Connect with ambitious, admissions-ready students who meet your academic criteria, as demonstrated through partnership with institutions such as Royal Holloway, University of London.

Designed to:

  • Maintain your admissions standards
  • Enhance diversity of your campus community
  • Relieve your teams through dedicated enrolment and visa support

Build your brand and international footprint through a fully integrated solution. From market analysis to academic delivery and operations – we manage the end-to-end model in partnership with you. In just 12 months, we established the University of Huddersfield’s new London campus, which reached 100% capacity within 12 months and achieved a 90% conversion rate from in-person sales events in its opening year.

Ideal for universities looking to:

  • Launch a new campus in ideal student hubs informed by data
  • Expand the global reputation of your brand and academic excellence
  • Build a diverse alumni community 

Expand access with quality-assured online pathways that create flexible, scalable progression routes.
Supporting you to:

  • Reach new geographies
  • Increase accessibility
  • Future-proof international recruitment

9 of the UK universities

we work with are ranked in the Top 50

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

1,000+ degrees

are available through progression pathways at our UK International Study Centres.

600,000 international students

study in the UK each year from more than 200 countries

HESA, 2026

The partnership advantage

  • Stronger retention and progression from international cohorts
  • Students who are academically prepared and resilient
  • Reduced strain on your admissions, support and teaching staff
  • Globally minded learners who enhance your academic community
  • A partner fully aligned with the UK’s academic and pastoral expectations

Our higher education partners in the United Kingdom

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  • Huddersfield logo
  • University of Huddersfield - London logo
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  • Strathclyde logo
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Connecting you with degree-ready students

Deliver your academic excellence and expand your global brand with a partnership designed around your goals.