--- title: "International Partnerships" description: "Arden University attracts the brightest and most ambitious minds from across the globe. Partner with one of the UK’s fastest growing university with more than 20,000 students enrolled in the UK and internationally." canonical: "https://ads.pr1.ops.ads.arden-prod01.arden.ac.uk/about-us/international-partnerships" published: 2022-07-29 updated: 2025-10-02 author: "Arden University" --- # International Partnerships At Arden University our ambition is to drive the future of learning through higher education enhanced by technology, shaped by employers, and built around the lives of ambitious global learners. A key means of achieving this is through the development of partnerships with like-minded institutions - working collaboratively and sharing best practice to achieve career enhancing opportunities for students regardless of their location. In developing these partnerships, Arden University engages with key regional and national stakeholders across the globe, including governmental organisations, higher education networks, and public and private institutions. This enables Arden University to develop focused priorities in specific regions, bringing benefits to international students seeking UK education who are unable to travel to the UK. This in turn supports the educational needs of global communities by producing graduates with employment-focused qualifications who are equipped with the skills needed to contribute to their countries’ economic needs and development goals. Our engagement with the international community also provides diverse and enriching educational opportunities for staff and students alike. In the global village of the digital age, we believe this has never been more important. We welcome enquiries from interested potential partner institutions. ![Arden University and Roots Ivy College, Pakistan](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/course_hero_low/public/2022-08/Arden%20University%20and%20Roots%20Ivy%20College%2C%20Pakistan.jpeg) Arden University and Roots Ivy College, Pakistan ### Partnership models Please see below an overview of the current partnership models available. Arden University retains full responsibility for academic standards and the student experience across all its partnership models. Progression Agreement - An arrangement where an organisation refers students from a specific programme of study delivered by the organisation for admission to a programme of study at Arden University. Infrastructure Service Provider - An arrangement where a partner institution provides one or more infrastructure elements to support programme delivery by Arden University, such as provision of premises, or particular learning resources and facilities. Recognised Study Centre Partner - An arrangement where a partner institution is authorised to provide the infrastructure and study centre resources to students Arden University programmes who are in the UK or overseas. This could include library and study facilities, local pastoral support, work-based learning sessions, study skills workshops, English language support, and other local services. Franchise Partner - An arrangement where a partner institution is authorised to deliver and assess Arden University programmes either in part or in whole. Dual Award Partner - An arrangement through which a partner institution is authorised to deliver, assess, and award a separate part of study on a dual programme (in English language, except where otherwise authorised by Arden University). ![Arden University criteria for partnership](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/course_hero_low/public/2022-08/Secondary%20workplace-min_11zon.jpg) Arden University criteria for partnership Arden University will consider the viability of a proposed partnership on the basis of the following factors: - Alignment in vision, mission, and strategy between the potential partner organisation and Arden University. - The robustness of the business case, including market analysis and evidence of demand. - Evidence of a successful previous partnership track record. - Evidence of the capacity to provide increased and equitable access to higher education. - A supply chain opportunity for recruitment through progression. - Opportunities to diversify the Arden University’s portfolio of collaborative relationships. - The reputational advantage for the partner organisation and Arden University to aid the delivery education opportunities globally. We ensure that collaborative arrangements are only undertaken after careful consideration, scrutiny, and approval of reputable organisations in the UK or internationally. We welcome enquiries from interested potential partner institutions. Please click [here](https://forms.office.com/e/BCdRwx6EQU) to access our enquiry form. ![Blended or online learning](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/course_hero_low/public/2022-04/Secondary%20graduation%201-min.jpg) Why Arden University? - We are the UK’s Higher Education Institution of the Year, for the third time, at the Education Investor Awards 2025 - Top 5 in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2025 National Student Survey and ranked the #1 private university in the UK (Times Higher Education survey) - Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and many of the UK’s most recognised and respected professional industry organisations - 10,000+ graduates and 44,000+ active students - Strong career support and wellbeing services ## Student Stories ![Oscar Bustillo ](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2021-05/d-student-oscar-bustillo%402x.jpg?VersionId=f2VPCfIw01zcQdWBhGPGIdrkxDfbB.3G&itok=PujF28gn) Oscar Bustillo MSc Project Management student, Arden University Berlin I have enjoyed doing my master’s here because it’s not like a traditional university where you sit in a classroom and a lecturer talks and you write down everything. I like that when we come here there’s actually a discussion and we do a lot of analysis. ![Maryanne Sanyaolu](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2021-05/d-student-maryanne%402x.jpg?VersionId=XZYeHPFJwQ52lm2MEPG97_JilDVPSLTW&itok=JvDO9iN4) Maryanne Sanyaolu LLB (Hons) Studying at Arden University has been great because I have now got that balance to run my family, work part time, and also study online. So it’s been really fulfilling that I can do a degree while looking after my family. ![Ryan Walsh](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2021-05/Ryan%20Walsh.png?VersionId=TesHS4_iwfSAQTrx95ouj5WCbl3OSrZ_&itok=EnVE-iUX) Ryan Walsh BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Don't listen to those who tell you can't do things, just get your head down and get it done. ![Helen Okpoh](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2021-05/Helen%20Okpoh%20%282%29.png?VersionId=nn.KCjGGdK0wnCbDZBVJeO6Bxw0XN1uj&itok=l-3Cpnwn) Helen Okpoh BA (Hons) Healthcare Management Delivering face-to-face care to my patients with the knowledge and skills I have learned at Arden University helps me a to be a lot to be more confident in my professional role. ![Djenabu Balde](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2021-05/d-student-dejeanu%402x.jpg?VersionId=oEOKrmeguhrYkh_UZFoJfUyJQ02RZRiK&itok=39Sp5wk0) Djenabu Balde BA (Hons) Business The learning style at Arden makes sense for me because of the flexibility, and it gave me the ability to make managerial decisions in my own business. I would highly recommend Arden University to anybody. ![Dawda Cham ](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/student_card_low/public/2023-02/m-student-dawda-cham%402x.jpg?VersionId=wQc8u7a8uZQsz72gVNPYpW2ic9HH2MZ7&itok=3Aqw2v1P) Dawda Cham MSc Engineering Management, Arden University Berlin This degree will help shape my future by opening new doors for me as a professional. It's a stepping stone for my next challenge, both in academia and in my career. ### Get in touch To start a conversation about becoming one of our partner institutions, please [**click here**](https://d2n98vq36tw7n9.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-07/EXPRESSION%20OF%20INTEREST%20-%20partnerships-new.pdf?VersionId=SAcTH8a93gznGXLCPot0gJSGh_lEmaWV) to access and download our enquiry form. One completed, please return the form to us at ### Meet the team Arden University’s Centre for Global Development (CGD) manages the global expansion of our partnership provision. Our Centre for Academic Partnerships (CAP) is based within the CGD and is central to our internationalisation strategy. To learn more about our CAP team, click the button below: [Meet the team](https://arden.ac.uk/for-business/international-partnerships-team) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "International Partnerships", "description": "Arden University attracts the brightest and most ambitious minds from across the globe. Partner with one of the UK’s fastest growing university with more than 20,000 students enrolled in the UK and internationally.", "datePublished": "2022-07-29T16:12:07+01:00", "dateModified": "2025-10-02T17:37:35+01:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Arden University" }, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://ads.pr1.ops.ads.arden-prod01.arden.ac.uk/about-us/international-partnerships" } ```