Global education services provider Navitas Limited (NVT) is pleased to announce the execution of a Recognition and Articulation Agreement with Edinburgh Napier University for the establishment of the Edinburgh International College (EIC). The Agreement paves the way for the establishment of Navitas’ 28th University Programs Division college and its seventh in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement Navitas will have access to the University’s teaching and other facilities, as well as accommodation and administration facilities at the campus. With expected strong demand for student enrolments, EIC is expected to follow the pattern of other Navitas Colleges and reach operational break even within 18 months.
Navitas Chief Executive Officer Rod Jones said EIC was part of the Company’s continued global roll-out of its colleges in partnership with quality universities. “Edinburgh Napier is one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland, with around 15,000 students,” he said. “The University has a reputation for providing cultural and social support to students to enhance their learning experience – an approach which fits well with Navitas’ commitment to quality services. With our established track record of delivering positive academic outcomes to international students throughout the UK, this is an outstanding opportunity to consolidate our market position in one of our key international markets.” Edinburgh Napier Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Joan Stringer DBE said the partnership with Navitas would strengthen the University’s focus on international students.
“We currently have around 2,500 international students from more than 100 countries students studying at Edinburgh Napier and are proud of being one of the top ten universities in the UK for graduate employability” she said. “Partnering with Navitas will allow us to increase our international cohort through a supportive learning environment that will ultimately ensure integration with our mainstream courses.”
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