Starting this month (September 2024), the partnership will provide a range of business, law and technology courses to students across major cities in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore.

Deputy dean of partnerships at the University of Essex David Briggs said: “We are extremely excited to launch this partnership to respond to the need for high-quality higher education opportunities within Pakistan and the wider region.

“As one of the most international universities in the world with a growing network of global partners, we’re delighted to enter this agreement with Beaconhouse, one of the most respected education providers in the region.”

We are extremely excited to launch this partnership to respond to the need for high-quality higher education opportunities within Pakistan and the wider region

David Briggs, University of Essex

Through this TNE initiative, Beaconhouse International College will offer students new opportunities to study Essex programmes at graduate and postgraduate levels across three purpose-built campuses in Pakistan.

Beaconhouse Group has programs in eight countries across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Beaconhouse will work closely with the University of Essex’s departments to offer these programs, including Essex Business School, Essex Law School, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Safia Cassim, country head of operations at Beaconhouse International College, said: “It has been a great learning experience partnering with your esteemed university. Partnering with the University of Essex has been a significant milestone for us at Beaconhouse International College.

“Both the organisations sharing common goals of delivering quality education made it easy to collaborate, align and partner. The process of partnership was rich in terms of experience and learning. Your university’s forward-thinking approach and the collaborative spirit have been inspiring.”