NCUK launches Annual Report & Strategic Update 2024/25 showcasing global growth and strategic progress 

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NCUK has published its latest Annual Report & Strategic Update 2024/25, reflecting on a year of growth, strategic expansion of programme offerings, and achievement across its global network.

Over the past three years, NCUK has recorded a 23% increase in student enrolments, expanded into over 40 countries, and grown its Study Centre network to 140+ locations. NCUK now collaborates with more than 70 prestigious university partners, including 10 ranked in the QS World Top 100 and 21 in the Top 200 (QS 2026 Rankings). 

The Annual Report highlights: 

  • New university partnerships, including Brock University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, and the University of Ottawa.
  • Expansion of NCUK’s Study Centre network, welcoming new centres in key global markets. 
  • Advancement of digital transformation. 
  • Diversification of programme offerings and revenue streams, driving sustainable global growth. 
  • Significant increases in global brand awareness, following NCUK’s successful rebrand in 2024. 

The report also celebrates the success of NCUK’s students, who continue to demonstrate exceptional outcomes, with over 70% of International Foundation Year (IFY) students and 89% of International Year One (IYOne) students achieving a 2:1 or higher at university. 

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“Behind these statistics are countless individual success stories – students embarking on transformative educational journeys, our study centres enhancing their international education offerings, and university partners welcoming students from across the world.

Stuart Smith, NCUK’s CEO. 

The Annual Report & Strategic Update 2024/25 celebrates not just NCUK’s achievements, but the collective success of its partners and students worldwide.  

Read the full report here

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