GLOBAL education services provider Navitas has announced an agreement with the University of Canberra to purchase a 51 per cent share in its pathway college, the University of Canberra College (UCC).
The $4.9 million agreement will see Navitas and the University jointly operate UCC to improve its competitiveness and boost international and domestic enrolments in its programs. UCC will be governed by a board of directors with equal representation and an independent board chairperson.
University of Canberra Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global) Professor Simon Ridings said the agreement creates a new and sustainable business partnership model.
“This partnership is a crucial development in the University’s growth strategy. Navitas is a leader in collaborative university pathway programs and this will be a highly productive and enduring alliance for the University,” Simon said.
“UCC has been delivering quality education to students for nearly two decades and this agreement will ensure we can continue to increase access to university and offer our programs further across the globe.
“Staff will continue to be employed by the University of Canberra College and we look forward to an exciting period of growth and development ahead.”
UCC, which commenced teaching in 1998, will continue providing university pathways, English-language and diploma courses to international and domestic students – with those who successfully complete a UC College program eligible to continue their studies in degree courses at the University of Canberra.
UCC diploma programs include business, business informatics, communication, design, information technology and science. UCC enrols approximately 1,300 University pathway students and 900 English language students annually.
Rod Jones, Group CEO of Navitas, said: “The University of Canberra and Navitas both have a strong proven commitment to student experience and academic quality which will form the base of our new partnership.”
“We look forward to working with the University of Canberra to offer more international students the opportunity to live and study in Canberra, recently voted one of Australia’s most popular destinations by international students. We are also keen to grow domestic student enrolments at the College.”
Navitas is a global education provider that offers a range of educational services through three major divisions to students and professionals including university programs, creative media education, professional education, English language training and settlement services. Navitas is an S&P/ASX100 company.
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