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26 March 2015
Navitas to open tenth UK pathway program – agreement signed with the
University of Northampton
Global education services provider Navitas Limited has today announced the execution of
a ten year agreement with the University of Northampton (UN) to establish a University
Programs pathway college for international students at UN’s Park campus.
Subject to regulatory approval on naming, and the college gaining formal listing as an
embedded college at UN by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), the college is scheduled to
open in October 2015 as the University of Northampton International College.
The college will offer undergraduate pathway and pre-masters programs across a wide
range of disciplines including business, accounting, arts, sciences, engineering, sports
performance and law. Students who successfully complete the Navitas pathway program
will be eligible to continue their studies in undergraduate or postgraduate courses at UN.
UN has a long history of educational excellence and was formed following the
amalgamation of a number of technical colleges founded between 1924 to 1999. It was
formally established as the University of Northampton in 2005 and in 2014 was ranked by
the Guardian as a top 50 UK university.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees, foundation degrees,
diplomas and a variety of postgraduate opportunities up to PhD level. It is one of only a
handful of universities in the UK to offer some two year fast-track degrees, and also
offers four-year extended degrees with a year in industry.
“With the university’s focus on academic excellence and commitment to the student
experience we believe we can create a highly attractive and successful college in
partnership with the University of Northampton,” said Rod Jones, Group CEO of Navitas.
“We are confident about the future of international education in the UK and this will
better position us for future growth in that region,” concluded Mr Jones.
Nick Petford, the University of Northampton’s Vice Chancellor, commented: “The
University of Northampton currently welcomes more than 1,000 international students
from more than 100 countries, every year. Students joining us can expect to find high
quality academic teachings, first class resource and a friendly, supportive learning
environment. Once approved by UKVI, the partnership with Navitas will create a vibrant
and successful International College on campus.”
------ENDS-----For further information contact:
Pip Lapelms, Corporate Affairs Manager
Navitas Limited
Tel: +61 (8) 9314 9606, Mob: +61 404 029 836
Email: pip.lapelms@navitas.com
About Navitas
Navitas is a leading global education provider that offers an extensive 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 a S&P/ASX100 company.
Further details about Navitas are available at navitas.com
About the University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is situated in the heart of England and offers various
subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The University is globally renowned in
subject specialisms such as Wastes Management, Leather Technology and Fashion.
The University has received international recognition for its commitment to social
innovation and entrepreneurship by being designated a 'Changemaker Campus' by
Ashoka U - the global association of the world's leading universities supporting social
entrepreneurs - and is the first in the UK to be awarded this honour, and one of only 30
in the world to receive the designation, joining prestigious institutions such as Cornell
University, Duke University, the University of Colorado and Tulane University. For further
information regarding the University of Northampton, visit: www.northampton.ac.uk