Malvern International plc, the global education provider, is delighted to announce a new fifteen-year partnership with London Metropolitan University to welcome its first cohort of students in September 2026, providing a range of international student recruitment, education and support services.
With a heritage spanning more than 175 years, London Metropolitan University is a diverse, values-driven institution with a strong civic mission. It is recognised for its commitment to social justice, inclusion and student success, with courses shaped by industry, communities, and real-world need. With a dedication to employability, the university is in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction and is first in the UK for the difference it makes to the lives of its students, according to the Guardian University Guide 2026.
The London Metropolitan University International Study Centre, to be based at the University’s Holloway Campus, will deliver a full range of pathway and pre-master’s programmes, supporting international students to progress onto a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.
Students attending the centre will engage in a challenging and comprehensive academic curriculum, enhance their English language proficiency, and develop essential skills to excel academically and transition smoothly into university life.
Professor Gary Davies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Recruitment and Business Development) at London Metropolitan University said: ‘This long-term partnership with Malvern International reflects our shared commitment to widening access to high-quality higher education and supporting international students to succeed.
‘The International Study Centre will play an important role in preparing students for study in London, while reflecting our civic mission and values-led approach. We look forward to welcoming the first cohort to our Holloway campus and to working closely with Malvern International to support student progression and success.’
Ashleigh Veres, Senior Vice President, University Recruitment and Partnerships at Malvern International, said: ‘London has long been the most popular destination for international students in the UK, and we are thrilled that our partnership with London Metropolitan University allows students from around the world further opportunities to learn in a culturally rich, diverse and careers-focused university. We are delighted to partner with London Metropolitan University, a forward-thinking institution with a strong commitment to widening participation and delivering high-quality, impactful teaching and research. This collaboration strengthens our existing portfolio and enables a wide range of exciting progression degrees for students studying in the International Study Centre. We are looking forward to working closely with the university as together, we are committed to supporting student success and extending the university’s global reach.’
For more information about this partnership and the programmes to be offered at London Metropolitan University International Study Centre in September 2026, please click here.
Notes to editors:
Malvern International is a global education provider offering pathway programmes, and international recruitment services in partnership with UK universities. Its mission is to equip students for success through language experiences, university pathways, and career-focused learning, and help their partners grow through innovative education services.
The partnership is the fourth to join Malvern’s growing portfolio of university partnerships, joining the University of Wolverhampton ISC, the Liverpool Hope ISC, and University of Cumbria International College, as well as the highly successful University of East London ISC, which has fast become one of the UK’s largest pathway centres, recognised for its quality of education, support and student outcomes.
London Metropolitan University is a mission-driven university serving a highly diverse community of students and staff. It is known for its strong civic focus and commitment to social mobility, widening participation and inclusion, underpinned by its Education for Social Justice framework, which shapes teaching, research and external engagement.
The University works closely with communities, employers and public services, connecting academic expertise with real-world challenges through initiatives such as London Met Labs.
London Metropolitan University was ranked first in the UK for the difference it makes to students’ lives (value added) in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and named runner-up for University of the Year for Social Inclusion in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025/26.
The University is based in North London, with campuses in Holloway (Islington), Aldgate (Tower Hamlets) and Shoreditch (Hackney).
