Founding Partners

The Founding Partners of IGES 2026 are the leading institutions committed to shaping global education policy, collaboration, and next-generation talent pathways.

Founding Partners

Founding Partners

Founding Partners

Founding Partners

Founding Partners

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University of East London
www.uel.ac.uk
The University of East London (UEL) is a pioneering institution dedicated to career-led education, empowering students to excel in the global job market.

Graduating students rated University of East London 1st in London for student experience and is in the top 3 nationally in the UK (National Student Survey 2024) solidifying its position as the student-ready, careers-1st university of the future.

University of East London not only promises an education, the university guarantees a pathway to the future. With the UEL Careers Guarantee, students embark on a life-changing journey that starts on day one to set them apart in a competitive world. Every course is designed with future careers in mind, ensuring students are graduate job-ready and prepared to excel in their chosen field.
Founding Partners
Regent Global
www.regent.global
Regent Global is an international education group delivering outstanding, future-focused learning across a diverse portfolio of institutions and initiatives. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation and employability, Regent Global supports learners at every stage of their educational and professional journey.

Across its institutions, Regent Global offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, executive education and flexible online learning, designed to build future-ready skills, confidence and a global mindset.

Regent Global’s institutions include: Regent Hill London: An emerging institution offering postgraduate and Executive MBA programmes for ambitious, experienced graduates. Regent College London: Delivering a dynamic range of undergraduate programmes.

Regent European University: A digital-first university based in San Marino offering flexible postgraduate study for a connected world.  Regent College London, Dubai: Supporting students to access globally ranked universities in the UK, USA and Australia with INTO University Partnership.

Regent Talent eXchange: Offering trainees and interns life-changing work experiences in the USA through the J-1 Visa Program.

Stanford Online: Inspiring leadership and innovation courses, available online and on demand. Regent Global’s educational mission is simple yet impactful: to empower individuals from all backgrounds with flexible learning opportunities that allow them to broaden their horizons, reach their goals and advance their careers.
London Metropolitan University
www.londonmet.ac.uk
London Metropolitan University is a dynamic, diverse institution located in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting capital cities. Dedicated to transforming lives through education, London Met is recognised for excellence in teaching and student support, recently ranking first in the UK for student value added in The Guardian University Guide 2026.The University serves a welcoming global community, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across disciplines such as business, law, computing, health sciences, social sciences and the creative arts. London Met places a strong emphasis on employability, work-related learning and civic engagement, while championing equity, inclusion and sustainability
University of York
www.york.ac.uk
The University of York is a high-performing, research-intensive Russell Group universityand one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.Our focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankingsin the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. In Times Higher Education WorldUniversity Rankings (2024), we ranked 18th in the UK and 17th overall in the CompleteUniversity Guide 2024. We are also in the world top 50 for Arts and Humanities and top150 for Social Sciences (Times, 2023). Students will join one of our 11 colleges whichencourages inclusivity and a valuable sense of community, through a wealth of socialactivities and a supportive system available to every student. A variety of clubs andsocieties on campus, as well as our college system, make it easy for students to integrateand feel at home throughout their studies.
ICEF is a global organisation serving the international education sector through events, quality frameworks, independent market intelligence, and professional training. Founded in 1991, ICEF works with institutions, education agencies, scholarship providers, and sector stakeholders worldwide.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
www.acu.ac.uk
We are a global network of universities with a shared commitment to building a better world through international collaboration in higher education. As the world's first and oldest international university network, we have been bringing universities together from across the Commonwealth for more than 100 years.
UK India Business Council
www.ukibc.com
The UK India Business Council believes passionately that the UK-India partnership creates jobs and growth in both countries, and that UK and Indian businesses have ideas, technology, services and products that can succeed in India and the UK respectively. Through our insights, networks, policy advocacy, and market entry services, we support businesses to achieve this success.
Savannah College of Art and Design
scad.edu
SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls approximately 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university’s renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD has earned top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. A 2025 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more.
Presidency University
presidencyuniversity.in
Presidency University, Bengaluru, is a multidisciplinary private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programmes across engineering, management, commerce, law, design, media studies, liberal arts, computer science, and allied health sciences. Its curriculum includes industry-relevant specializations such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Digital Business, Aviation Management, Media & Communication, LL.M., and research-intensive PhD programmes.

The university has earned national and international recognition: ranked #201–300 in Engineering and #101–125 in Management in NIRF 2025, featured in QS Asia 2026 (1001–1100 band), QS Sustainability Rankings (India #97, GOLD rating), and in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and THE Impact Rankings. Presidency University maintains over 180 international partnerships across 32+ countries, including MoUs with the University of Strathclyde (UK) and ECE Engineering School (France), and industry collaborations with Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar, and Simandhar Education, supporting global exposure, research, and skill development.
The Hindustan Group of Institutions
hindustanuniv.ac.in
The Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) is a leading educational conglomerate based in Chennai, India, established under the noble vision of the Founder-Chairman, Late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, with the vision, “To Make Every Man a Success and No Man a Failure.” in the year 1966. Since then HGI has been a well known brand, offering a wide spectrum of UG, PG, Diploma, Research and Doctoral Programs in diverse fields. Hindustan has been the pioneer in Aviation Education with notable Industry collaborations including the recent partnership with Google Cloud to launch India's first Elite Digital Campus.

Currently led by Chairman Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, HGI is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, robust infrastructure, global collaborations, and consistent placement outcomes, fostering academic excellence alongside personal and professional growth. A recently established Bay Range Innovation and Incubation Council (BRIIC) fosters innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the campus.

HGI offers a wide spectrum of programmes across Engineering, Aviation, Arts & Science, Law, Management, and also School Education, with a strong emphasis on holistic development, industry readiness, and future-focused learning.

Key institutions under the HGI umbrella include Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS), a deemed university; KCG College of Technology, affiliated with Anna University; Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (HIET), renowned for polytechnic and aviation maintenance engineering; Hindustan College of Arts & Science (HCAS); Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA), a premier pilot training institute; and Hindustan International Schools, offering CBSE and CAIE curricula.

HITS has an active International collaborations with eminent foreign universities through 130 signed MoUs, aiming to provide students with international exposure and industry-relevant skills, making them globally competitive. These international collaborations support in Joint Research, Student and Staff exchange, Summer and Winter programs etc
De Montfort University
www.dmu.ac.uk/home.aspx
Founded in 1870, De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has grown into a global institution. We have an ambitious Research Strategy that feeds into students’ learning, and our courses embed employability in their curriculum. As the United Nations’ (UN) designated Global Hub for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 – the only UK university to be designated as such – we have a commitment to address the UN SDGs in our research, teaching and enterprise activity.

We are rated a 5-star ‘excellent’ institution by QS, a world leader in evaluating higher education performance. We not only achieved an ‘excellent’ rating overall but also scored the maximum five stars in key criteria including employability.

At DMU, we aim to help every student reach their goal. The majority of our undergraduate and postgraduate students enjoy an innovative approach to learning, known as Block Learning. This allows you to focus on one subject at a time, with more regular assessments rather than lots of exams at the end of the year, giving you a better study-life balance. DMU is one of the few universities in the country to offer the block teaching method. We understand that your degree is a stepping stone, and our award-winning Careers Team, is here to open doors for you and to help you find your dream career.
VIT was established in the year 1984 with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis. The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe. Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spur us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence. In fact, it has become a way of life for us. The highly motivated youngsters on the campus are a constant source of pride. Our Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities are our major strength. They provide for an exchange of students and faculty and encourage joint research projects for the mutual benefit of these universities. Many of our students, who pursue their research projects in foreign universities, bring high quality to their work and esteem to India and have done us proud. With steady steps, we continue our march forward. We look forward to meeting you here at VIT.
Brunel University of London
www.brunel.ac.uk
As one of the UK’s foremost technical universities, Brunel has a rich history of world-leading research, innovation and teaching excellence, providing our students with an outstanding, research-led education that sets them up to excel in their future careers. In 2024 we joined the globally esteemed University of London, a federation which represents one of the largest and most diverse student bodies in the world, with more than 250,000 students from 190 countries. Brunel is ranked 40th in the UK by QS World University Rankings 2026 and top 3 most international university in the UK by Times Higher Education Ranking 2026. The world's students call Brunel home. Something we're extremely proud of. In fact, 150 of the world's countries are represented at Brunel which gives you the opportunity to live and study as part of a diverse, international community.
Oxford International Education Group
www.oxfordinternationaleducationgroup.com
OIEG are a unique accredited education provider dedicated to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide. Their extensive portfolio includes university pathway programs, a comprehensive range of online academic and vocational courses through the OI Digital Institute, and English language schools for adult and junior students in the UK, Canada, and the USA.
The University of Melbourne
www.unimelb.edu.au
Our distinctive Melbourne experience helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe.

Our research contributes to solving social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. We’re tightly connected with our communities, at home and abroad, which only enriches our learning, teaching, and research.
University of Birmingham
www.birmingham.ac.uk
The University of Birmingham is a public research university that consistently ranks among the world top 100 universities (presently ranked 76th in the QS World University Ranking, 2026). Established in 1900, and celebrating our 125th Anniversary this year, Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, the research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives. A founding member of the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research universities Universities 21, the University of Birmingham is a prestigious, world-leading educational institution, which provides an exceptionally high level of teaching and research
Aarksee Group
www.aarksee.com
Aarksee Group is a climate-technology and environmental solutions group focused on enabling measurable sustainability outcomes across GCC and the wider region. Through its portfolio companies and delivery teams (including Yadgreen and Symbiotic), the Group combines sustainability and net-zero advisory with execution-led nature-based solutions (NBS), environmental biotechnology R&D, and field-grade monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). Aarksee’s work spans large-scale mangrove restoration and blue carbon programs, precision agroforestry (including UAV-enabled planting in hard-to-access terrain), and greenhouse-gas monitoring using advanced ground instrumentation (e.g., eddy covariance and local sensor networks), supported by data-driven habitat monitoring.

The Group’s technology and project footprint also includes algae-based solutions and carbon capture systems (biological photobioreactors and engineered/mechanical approaches), as well as R&D pathways for renewable fuels such as algae-to-biocrude. Across its operating ecosystem, Aarksee has delivered on-the-ground climate assets and monitoring at scale (including millions of mangroves planted and extensive tree and habitat programs), underpinned by an active innovation pipeline and patents.
Integral University
www.iul.ac.in
Integral University is a premier center of higher learning committed to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Located in Lucknow, the University hosts a vibrant and diverse academic community of over 21,000 students from more than 35 countries, fostering a truly international learning environment. With a strong global outlook, Integral University has established over 100 international Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with reputed institutions worldwide, enabling academic exchange, collaborative research, and dual-degree opportunities.

The University is accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC, reflecting its high standards in teaching, research, infrastructure, and governance. Spread across a lush green campus of more than 200 acres, the University offers a serene and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Integral University offers over 250 academic programs across disciplines including engineering, medicine, pharmacy, management, humanities, and sciences. Its legacy is strengthened by a robust network of over 50,000 alumni, who are contributing meaningfully across industries and geographies worldwide.
Crizac Ltd is an India-based B2B education technology and international student recruitment platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Originally incorporated as GA Educational Services, the company was later renamed Crizac and became a public limited company in 2025.

Crizac connects a global network of education agents with higher education institutions in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, helping students from over 75 countries apply for international study programs through its proprietary tech platform.

It has partnered with hundreds of universities worldwide, processed hundreds of thousands of student applications, and grown into one of India’s prominent international student recruitment firms.
SIEC Education
www.sieceducation.com
Founded in 1995, SIEC Education is one of India’s most established and trusted overseas education consultancies, with over 30 years of expertise in guiding students toward successful international academic journeys. SIEC provides comprehensive, end-to-end support — from career counselling and university selection to application processing, test preparation, visa guidance, scholarships, education loans and pre-departure assistance.

A proudly women-led organisation, SIEC is powered by a team that is over 95% women professionals, reflecting its strong commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and leadership.With a strong global network and partnerships across leading study destinations including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, SIEC has helped millions of students access world-class education opportunities while maintaining an exceptional track record in admissions and visa success.