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The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ International College (UBIC) will help to prepare students from across the world progress onto undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the UK with a focus on engineering and business.

UBIC will open its doors to students in February 2020.

Bill Rammell, Vice-Chancellor of the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, said: "Like ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, Holmes Education Group is a proven pioneer in international education. Our new partnership with Holmes reflects a mutual ambition for global growth and universal reach.

“̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and Holmes both believe wholeheartedly in providing access to education for all students, the International College will only strengthen this commitment."

The new UBIC’s courses are designed as a stepping stone for students wanting to progress onto a degree course at ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Deputy-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ashraf JawaidÌýOBE said: “The International College's academically rigorous programme will produce well-prepared students from a multitude of backgrounds, all ready to take advantage of the opportunities ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has to offer. This union of two global education forces will bring even more depth and diversity to our student body."

Christopher Nagle, Holmes Education, Group Director said: "We are delighted to announce this new cooperation with the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼. This strategic partnership will allow us to expand our portfolio to include crucial pathways in the field of engineering.

“̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s exciting new £40m STEM building has proven the University's commitment and calibre in this important subject area."