University expands international links with Morocco business degree partnership

University expands international links with Morocco business degree partnership

The University of Huddersfield has expanded its international links via a partnership with NCUK aimed at delivering a UK Higher Education in Morocco.

The agreement will see the University work with a NCUK Study Centre in Casablanca to give their Business Management students the chance to gain a top-up Bachelor's degree by completing their third year of studies in the UK - at the award-winning Huddersfield Business School.

Casablanca International Study Centre, owned by London Private Academy, will deliver the NCUK International Year One and Year Two Business Management programmes in Morocco.

Upon successful completion these students will transition to the University of Huddersfield's campus to undertake their Year Three studies in Business Administration - with the partnership ensuring a smooth academic progression as well as maintaining the high standards of education upheld by both institutions.

Students will be given the opportunity to study for their University of Huddersfield Bachelor's degree in Business in one of eight specialisms, which are:

BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management; BA (Hons) Global Marketing; BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management; BA (Hons) Human Resource Management; BA (Hons) International Business; BA (Hons) Business Accounting; BA (Hons) Business with Financial Services; and BA (Hons) Trade and Investment.

The collaboration marks a significant step forward in accessibility to a UK Higher Education and underscores a commitment to fostering academic excellence between Morocco and the United Kingdom.

The agreement itself was signed in the presence of Rob Butler MP, the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy to Morocco, and Tom Hill, the UK Consul General in Casablanca on 2 March 2024.

Professor Alistair Sambell, Pro Vice-Chancellor for International at the University of Huddersfield said: "On behalf of the University of Huddersfield, we are delighted to be involved in this pioneering new partnership with NCUK and London Private Academy in Morocco. As a founding member of NCUK, we are committed to exploring new opportunities for international students to study with our University and this new partnership is testament to that effort. We congratulate everyone involved in bringing this partnership to fruition and look forward to welcoming Moroccan students to complete their University of Huddersfield degrees through this exciting new initiative."

Dr Samir Benmakhlouf, CEO of London Private Academy, added: "We are thrilled to join forces with the University of Huddersfield to provide students in Morocco with access to world-class higher education in the UK. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to the UK-Morocco Education Bilateral agreement."

Dr Ruth Brooks, School Director for International at the University's Huddersfield Business School, said: "Our longstanding partnership with NCUK has continually opened doors for students worldwide. Through this new initiative with NCUK and London Private Academy, we are delighted to provide a seamless educational pathway for students in Morocco to the University of Huddersfield."

Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer of NCUK, added: "Our unique university pathway model, delivered across 120 Study Centres in 40+ markets worldwide, provides students with a high-quality route to university closer to home. Thanks to our partnership with our Study Centre, London Private Academy, we are delighted to facilitate access for Moroccan students to obtain a bachelor's degree with our University Partner, the University of Huddersfield."