Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has recently partnered with the UK’s prestigious University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). An exclusive agreement was signed between the two reputed educational institutes with the aim to open up a new avenue for Bangladeshi students to avail affordable UK-degrees without leaving the country.

In this regard, a signing ceremony took place on June 1 at the UCB Campus in Gulshan, Dhaka. Bob Kundanmal, Chairman, Board of Directors, UCB, and Prof. Catherine Jackson, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Central Lancashire, signed the agreement for their respective organisations. The event was graced by esteemed personalities, including Chief Guest Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury, MP, Minister of Education and Guest of Honour Sarah Cooke, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh. Special Guests in attendance included Begum Shamsun Nahar, MP, Deputy Minister of Education; Zarif Munir, Director, UCB, and Manas Singh, CEO, STS Group. Prof. Hew Gill, President and Provost, welcomed the guests at the event.

All activities of the three-year UCLan programme will take place in Bangladesh. The programme at UCB has been awarded 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for internationalisation and inclusiveness. According to The Center for World University Rankings 2023, UCLan ranks in the top seven percent of the universities worldwide. To help students’ experience a smooth journey, UCB is providing attractive learning facilities like sports membership, compact campus environment, resource-enabled library etc.

Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury said, “We have to focus on enriching the nation’s future workforce by empowering our youth with timely skills that align with the demands of not just the local but the global market. The partnership between UCB and UCLan is an ideal example of recognising the need for global education, one that should be followed by others in the sector as well.”

Sarah Cooke said, “Over half a million students globally are currently studying for a UK degree overseas, helping to boost their future job prospects. British higher education institutions are dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality higher education, building a brighter future for students around the world.”

With this new introduction at UCB, local students now have another great opportunity to earn a reputable UK university degree from right here in Bangladesh.