Track Record

Built at institutional scale, across multiple continents

Our advisory is informed by direct experience of building and operating TNE portfolios — not theoretical frameworks.

~7,000
TNE students across portfolio
8+
Countries with active partnerships
>60%
Average contribution rate achieved
Institutional breadth

Experience across the full spectrum of UK higher education

Senior international leadership roles across research-intensive, post-92, and specialist institutions — informing an understanding of how international strategies are developed and governed in very different contexts.

Major London University

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Principal of Global operations. Built TNE portfolio from £0.5m to £4.5m with trajectory to £10m. International fee income growth from £9m to £26m. Portfolio spanning Egypt, Bahrain, UAE, China, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Poland.

Research-Intensive University

International portfolio development growing income from £1.2m to £5m. Strategic partnerships and student recruitment across competitive global markets.

Institutions Across Scotland & England

Career spanning multiple universities — each with distinct missions, governance cultures, and international ambitions. This breadth informs practical advice grounded in institutional reality.

Regional depth

Markets where we have direct operational experience

Egypt
4,500+ students across one of the UK's largest TNE operations in MENA. Branch campus partnership development with local university partners. COP simulation programme, summer school, doctoral college research collaboration. 64% contribution rate.
Bahrain
Long-standing validation partnership with 73% contribution rate. Pioneered tripartite employment contracts for teaching staff — a model now referenced across the Gulf.
UAE
Validation partnership in Ajman Free Zone. Experience working with government and ruling family stakeholders. Understanding of KHDA and CAA regulatory environments.
Saudi Arabia
British Council research engagement on TNE environment. Vision 2030 alignment, HCDP policy analysis, quality assurance frameworks (NCAAA/ETEC).
China
Joint institute partnerships including collaborative degree programmes and faculty exchange. Navigation of Chinese regulations for Sino-foreign cooperative education.
Uzbekistan
Partnership development in one of Central Asia's fastest-growing higher education markets, aligned with government internationalisation strategy.
Sri Lanka & India
Validation, articulation, and dual/integrated postgraduate degree development across South Asian markets with high participation growth potential.
Germany & Poland
Multi-centre franchise models and validation partnerships across European markets, including online programme management relationships.
Partnership model expertise

The full spectrum of TNE arrangements

Understanding the operational, financial, and regulatory distinctions between models is critical to sustainable TNE. We have direct experience across all of them.

Validation

Partner-designed and delivered programmes validated against UK standards. Quality oversight, external examining, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Franchise

UK-designed programmes delivered by partner institutions. Multi-centre franchise models with detailed financial modelling and per-capita cost analysis.

Dual & Joint Awards

Collaboratively developed programmes leading to qualifications from two institutions. Complex governance and quality assurance across jurisdictions.

Branch Campus

Overseas campus development including governance design, regulatory mapping, financial modelling, and management of multi-stakeholder relationships.

OPM & Online

Online programme management partnerships with revenue-share models, five-year projections, and platform integration requirements.

Tripartite & Inward Hosting

Tripartite employment contracts for overseas teaching staff and inward hosting models for international partners delivering on UK campuses.

Selected engagements

Advisory and programme work for

Teesside University
British Council
via Colin Gilligan Associates
Royal Hospital School
University Ventures (USA)
M&A and due diligence
Malvern House
MH Global (AH&Z)
Advisory board

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