Beaconhouse International College launches partnership with Essex

The University of Essex and Beaconhouse International College have joined forces to launch a new transnational education (TNE) partnership which will provide an exciting range of business, law and technology courses starting in September 2024.

Beaconhouse Group is one of the biggest education providers in the world with more than 300,000 students based in eight countries across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Beaconhouse International College is building on the Group’s success by offering new opportunities to study Essex programmes at graduate and postgraduate levels with three purpose-built campuses located in major cities across Pakistan including Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore.

The partnership will see the launch of a portfolio of courses including at postgraduate level Master of Business Management (MBM), MSc Applied Data Science and LLM International Commercial and LLM Business Law, then at graduate level LLB Law, BSc Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and BSc Accounting and Finance.

These are being established through links with the University of Essex’s internationally-renowned departments including Essex Business School, Essex Law School, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Deputy Dean of Partnerships at the University of Essex David Briggs said: “We are extremely excited to launch this partnership to respond to the need for high-quality higher education opportunities within Pakistan and the wider region.

“As one of the most international universities in the world with a growing network of global partners we’re delighted to enter this agreement with Beaconhouse, one of the most respected education providers in the region.

“Together we can provide exceptional courses and educational opportunities with Beaconhouse International College to deliver a genuine international experience to its students, including new and innovative links between students studying with Beaconhouse International College in Pakistan and students studying with the University of Essex in the UK.”

Nassir Kasuri, Chief Executive Officer of Beaconhouse International College, said: “It is a great privilege for us to enter into this partnership with the University of Essex, which will give students unparalleled access to some of the best UK qualifications. The deep collaboration envisaged under this agreement will see students benefit from a truly international experience for the first time without having to travel abroad.”

Head of Academics at Beaconhouse International College is Essex Alumnus Haroon Asghar. He completed a Masters in International Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Essex Business School in 2012.

He said: “As a University of Essex graduate and now the Head of Academics at Beaconhouse International College, this collaboration is both a professional achievement and an emotional milestone for me. During my MSc at the University of Essex, I gained not only critical knowledge in my field but also invaluable exposure to diverse perspectives, which profoundly shaped my professional outlook. The University of Essex, a top-ranked institution and the highest-ranked university to establish a TNE partnership in Pakistan, aligns perfectly with Beaconhouse Group - one of the largest private school networks globally, with over 360,000 students across Pakistan. Together, this collaboration is set to achieve remarkable milestones and accomplishments in the field of education.”

Safia Cassim, Country Head of Operations at Beaconhouse International College, said: “It has been a great learning experience partnering with your esteemed university. Partnering with the University of Essex has been a significant milestone for us at Beaconhouse International College. Both the organisations sharing common goals of delivering quality education made it easy to collaborate, align and partner. The process of partnership was rich in terms of experience and learning. Your university's forward-thinking approach and the collaborative spirit have been inspiring.”