Global Partnerships
Our Global Partnership Unit manages all aspects of the University’s strategic collaborative partnerships.
Our key models for collaborative partnerships include:
Articulation (also known as Progression) – formalised route for students at a partner institution to be considered for admission to a degree at University College Birmingham following successful completion of an award (or part completion depending on the agreement) at the partner institution.
Collaborative Delivery – models that allow students to gain a University College Birmingham degree in their home country delivered by the partner. Typical collaborative delivery models will operate as a validation or franchise arrangement.
University College Birmingham Delivery – models that allow students to gain a University College Birmingham degree in their home country but delivered and taught by University College Birmingham. Typically, delivery models will operate as flying faculty.
Definitions of collaborative arrangements
- Validation – validated programmes are developed, delivered and assessed by a partner, but they are awarded and quality assured by University College Birmingham. The programme will lead to a University College Birmingham award and an award from the partner institution in some instances.
- Franchise – a programme and qualification that is designed, assessed and quality assured by University College Birmingham but delivered at and by the partner. The programme will lead to a University College Birmingham award.
- Flying Faculty – this involves members of University College Birmingham staff providing teaching at a partner. University College Birmingham is responsible for the academic standard and quality of the programme. The programme will lead to a University College Birmingham award.
We are committed to finding and working with academic institutions that are rooted in common goals, share our ambitious global agenda and have the same desire to deliver excellence in education.
Meet the team
Meet our diverse and talented international team, dedicated to creating a global community of learners. Learn more about each team member and their roles.
Become an academic partner
If you are interested in developing any form of academic partnership with University College Birmingham, we would love to hear from you. Please enquire below as we would be happy to hear your proposal for potential collaboration and it will allow us to assess how well our objectives align.
Current partners
Brunei
Partnerships in Brunei
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Laksamana College of Business | Successful Completion of BTEC HND Hospitality Management | Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Successful completion of BTEC HND Business Marketing | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Successful Completion of BTEC HND Business Marketing | Year 3 BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Successful Completion of BTEC HND Business Marketing | Year 3 BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | BA Common Year 1 programme | Year 2 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | BA Common Year 1 programme | Year 2 BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Kensington College of Business Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Higher Diploma in Business Management | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Kensington College of Business Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Higher Diploma in Business Management | Year 3 BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Kensington College of Business Higher Diploma in Airline Hospitality Business | Year 2 Semester 2 BA Aviation and Airport Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Kensington College of Business Higher Diploma in Airline Hospitality Business | Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | Kensington College of Business Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma in Sports & Leisure Management | Year 3 BA Sports Management | Recognised |
| Laksamana College of Business | University Foundation Course (UFC) | Year 1 of any related undergraduate programmes offered by UCB | Recognised |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
China
Partnerships in China
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Xi'an Jiaotong University Suzhou Academy | Two years International Finance Management 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Xi'an Jiaotong University Suzhou Academy | Two years Business Analytics 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Xi'an Jiaotong University Suzhou Academy | Two years Information Engineering 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Central University of Finance and Economics | Two years Finance IUP 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BSc Finance and Accounting | Articulation |
| Chongqing Technology and Business University | Two years Business and Accounting 2+2 pathway | Year 2 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Chongqing Technology and Business University | Two years Tourism and Hospitality Management 2+2 Pathway | Year 2 of the following: BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA International Tourism Management, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Chongqing Technology and Business University | Two years Computer Science 2+2 Pathway | Year 2 BSc Computer Science | Articulation |
| Guangdong University of Finance | Two years Business and Accounting 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Enterprise, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Guangdong University of Finance | Two years Computer Science 2+2 | Year 2 BSc Computer Science | Articulation |
| Southwest University of Political Science and Law | Two years International Accounting 2+2 pathway | Year 2 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Southwest University of Political Science and Law | Two years International Finance 2+2 Pathway | Year 2 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Articulation |
| Hospitality Institute of Sanya | Three year College Diploma in Hotel Operations | Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Articulation |
| Hospitality Institute of Sanya | Three year College Diploma in Cruise Service Operations | Year 3 BA International Hospitality Tourism Management | Articulation |
| Hospitality Institute of Sanya | Three year College Diploma in Tourism Marketing | Year 3 BA International Tourism Business Management | Articulation |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of International Economics and Trade (3+1) | Year 3 BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of International Economics and Trade (3+1) | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of International Finance (3+1) | Year 3 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management, BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of Business Administration (3+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management, BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of Business English (3+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management, BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Wenzhou Business College | Three years of Accounting (3+1) | Year 3 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management, BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Advancing Further Education | Pre-Master (Business) | Direct Entry to: MSc Enterprise Management, MSc Finance and Accounting, MA Marketing for Events, Hospitality and Tourism, MSc Global Meetings and Events Management, MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management (1.5Y), MSc International Hospitality Management (1.5Y), MSc International Tourism Management (1.5Y) | Recognised |
| International Business School, Beijing Foreign Studies University | Pre-Master | Direct Entry to: MSc Enterprise Management, MSc Finance and Accounting, MA Marketing for Events, Hospitality and Tourism, MSc Global Meetings and Events Management, MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management, MSc International Hospitality Management, MSc International Tourism Management | Recognised |
| International Business School, Beijing Foreign Studies University | Foundation | Year 1 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management, BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA International Tourism Management, BA Events Management, BA Aviation and Airport Management | Recognised |
| International Business School, Beijing Foreign Studies University | Two years of Business 2+2 | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Business (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management (From September September 2024), BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Electric Business (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management (From September September 2024), BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Fashion Management (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management (from September 2024) | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Finance (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management (from September 2024), BSc Finance and Accounting | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Hospitality Management (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management (from September 2024) | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Media (2+1) | Year 3 of the following: BA Digital Marketing, BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Business (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Electric Business (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Fashion Management (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BA Events Management | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Finance (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BSc Finance and Accounting | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years Hospitality Management (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management, BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA International Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Sichuan International Studies University | Two years International Media (2+2) | Year 2 of the following: BA Digital Marketing, BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Dongfang International Center for Educational Exchange | Pre-Master | Year 1 of the following: MSc Enterprise Management, MSc Finance and Accounting, MA Marketing for Events, Hospitality and Tourism, MSc Global Meetings and Events Management, MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management, MSc International Hospitality Management, MSc International Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Dongfang International Center for Educational Exchange | Foundation | Year 1 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management, BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA International Tourism Management, BA Events Management (With placement), BA Aviation and Airport Management | Recognised |
| Guangzhou Xinhua University | Three years of International Business and Business Management | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Guangzhou Xinhua University | Three years of Human Resources | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Guangzhou Xinhua University | Three years of Accounting | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Guangzhou Xinhua University | Three years of Finance | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BSc Finance and Accounting, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Guangzhou Xinhua University | Three years of Marketing | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Beijing Foreign Studies University | International Foundation Programme (Business, Media, Education and Psychology) | Year 1 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Finance and Accounting, BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management, BA Sports Management | Recognised |
| Zhengzhou Shengda University | Successful Completion of three-year Undergraduate in Business Administration | Year 2 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Zhengzhou Shengda University | Successful Completion of three-year Undergraduate in Business Administration | Year 3 Business Management | Recognised |
| Zhengzhou Shengda University | Successful Completion of three-year Undergraduate in Finance | Year 2 semester 2 of the BSc Finance and Accounting (1.5 years at UCB) | Recognised |
| Zhengzhou Shengda University | Successful Completion of three-year Undergraduate in Accounting | Year 3 BSc Finance and Accounting | Recognised |
| Zhengzhou Shengda University | Successful Completion of three-year Undergraduate in Marketing | Year 3 BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| College of Continuing Education,East China Jiaotong University | Three years of Business 3+1 Pathway | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Marketing Management, BA Digital Marketing, BA Business Management | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of Marketing | Year 3 BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of Marketing | Year 3 BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of Marketing | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of International Economics and Trade | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of International Economics and Trade | Year 3 BA Marketing Management | Recognised |
| Taishan College of Science and Technology | Three years of International Economics and Trade | Year 3 BSc Finance and Accounting | Recognised |
| HUBEI University of Economics | Three years Undergraduate Degree In Business Administration | Year 3 BA Business Enterprise | Articulation |
| HUBEI University of Economics | Three years Undergraduate Degree In Finance | Year 3 BSc Finance and Accounting | Articulation |
| HUBEI University of Economics | Three years Undergraduate Degree In Financial Management | Year 3 Finance and Accounting | Articulation |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Hong Kong
Partnerships in Hong Kong
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| The Chinese Culinary Institute/ International Culinary Institute | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Bakery and Pastry Arts | Semester 2 Level 5 (Final year) of the BSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology then progress on to Level 6 | Recognised |
| The Chinese Culinary Institute/ International Culinary Institute | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts | Level 6 (final year) of the BA Culinary Arts Management. | Recognised |
| The Chinese Culinary Institute/ International Culinary Institute | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Classic Western Cuisin | Level 6 (final year) of the BA Culinary Arts Management. | Recognised |
| The Chinese Culinary Institute/ International Culinary Institute | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Wine and Beverage Business | Semester 2 Level 5 of the BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education | Year 3 of the following: BA Early Childhood Studies (FT mode), BA Childhood Education Studies (Online Mode) | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Business Administration & Management | Year 3 of the following: BA Business Enterprise, BA Digital Marketing | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful Completion of Higher Diploma in Resort and Theme Park Management | Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Aviation and Ramp Management | Year 2 Semester 2 BA Aviation and Airport Management, Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Tourism and Airline Studies | Year 2 Semester 2 BA Aviation and Airport Management, Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Successful completion of Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Studies | Year 3 BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Recognised |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
International
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Administration and Information Technology | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Business | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Business with Accounting | Year 3 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting Top Up, Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Business with Human Resource Management | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Business with Information Technology | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Business with Marketing | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Financial Services | Year 3 of the following: BSc Finance and Accounting Top Up, Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Global Trade and Business | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Supply Chain Management | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Hospitality Management | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up, International Hospitality and Tourism BA Top up, International Tourism Management BA Top up, Events Management BA Top up | Articulation |
| Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) | Two Years of Travel and Tourism | Year 3 of the following: Business Management BA, Business Enterprise BA Top up, Marketing Management BA Top up, Digital Marketing BA Top up, International Hospitality and Tourism BA Top up, International Tourism Management BA Top up, Events Management BA Top up | Articulation |
| Global Assessment Certificate Programme | Global Assessment Certificate Program (GAC) | Direct Entry (Year 1) to UCB’s undergraduate bachelor’s degrees (either accredited by University of Warwick or University College Birmingham). | Recognised |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Japan
Partnerships in Japan
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| NIC Foundation Award | NIC Foundation Award | Any management focused undergraduate degree programmes | Recognised |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Malaysia
Partnerships in Malaysia
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Brickfields Asia College | Business UK transfer Degree Year 1 | Year 2 Business Enterprise BA | Recognised |
| Brickfields Asia College | Business UK transfer Degree Year 1 | Year 2 Marketing Management BA | Recognised |
| Brickfields Asia College | Business UK transfer Degree Year 1 and Year 2 | Year 3 Business Enterprise BA | Recognised |
| Brickfields Asia College | Business UK transfer Degree Year 1 and Year 2 | Year 3 Digital Marketing BA | Recognised |
| UCSI College | Degree Transfer Programme (Accounting and Business) Year 1 and 2 | Year 1 Digital Marketing BA | Recognised |
| UCSI College | Degree Transfer Programme (Accounting and Business) Year 1 and 2 | Year 1 Business Enterprise BA | Recognised |
| HELP University | Bachelor of Business Year 1 and 2 | Year 3 Business Enterprise BA | Recognised |
| HELP University | Bachelor of Business Year 1 and 2 | Year 3 Marketing Management BA | Recognised |
| MIB College | International Diploma in Baking Arts | Year 2 Bakery & Patisserie Technology BSc / FdSc | Recognised |
| MIB College | Diploma in Baking Science & Technology | Year 2 Bakery & Patisserie Technology BSc / FdSc | Recognised |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Spain
Partnerships in Spain
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi | Two years Kitchen Management | Year 2 Culinary Arts Management BA | Articulation |
| Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi | Two Years Marketing and Publicity | Year 3 Marketing Management BA Top Up | Articulation |
| Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi | Two Years Hospitality and Accommodation Management | Year 3 International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA Top Up | Articulation |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Taiwan
Partnerships in Taiwan
| Institution | Partner Qualification | Progression Route | Agreement |
| Ling Tung University | Year 3 (/4) BA Tourism and Leisure Management | Year 3 International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA | Articulation |
| Ling Tung University | Year 1 (/2) MA Tourism and Leisure Management | International Tourism Management MSc | Articulation |
| Ling Tung University | Year 1 (/2) MA Tourism and Leisure Management | Intenational Hospitality Management MSc | Articulation |
For more information, please contact: GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk
Enquire
Make an enquiry with University College Birmingham to become a global partner. Please complete this form and return it back to University College Birmingham’s International Office.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to make an enquiry, please email GlobalPartnerships@ucb.ac.uk