New international partnership agreed with Dubai-based college

The partnership was finalised following a visit by representatives from the College to Solent’s East Park Terrace campus in Southampton, bringing colleagues from both institutions together to progress plans for the collaboration.

Exeed College is a UAE-based higher education provider with a strong focus on flexible, technology-enabled and career-oriented education. Established in 2016, it offers programmes across business, management and education and works with international partners to provide accessible learning opportunities, including for working professionals and lifelong learners.

Under the new partnership, Solent will validate degree programmes delivered by the College in Dubai. The collaboration will also create opportunities for students to progress to further study at Solent in Southampton.

The partnership brings together Exeed College’s international reach and flexible approach to learning with Solent’s practice-led, industry-focused education, helping students develop the skills, experience and global outlook they need to become career-ready.

It also supports Solent’s 2035 Strategy and its ambition to become an increasingly global university, building international relationships and showcasing Solent’s strengths in education and employability to new audiences around the world.

During the visit, colleagues from both institutions discussed student recruitment, programme delivery, quality assurance and student support, as well as opportunities to develop new educational pathways and expand the partnership in the future.

Professor James Knowles, Vice-Chancellor of Southampton Solent University, said:

“We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Exeed, building on a shared commitment to innovation, opportunity and student success.

“This collaboration will provide students with meaningful international and industry-focused experiences, helping them to develop the skills and global outlook that employers increasingly value.

“Partnerships such as this are vital to the future of higher education, enabling us to broaden opportunity, strengthen international connections and deliver lasting impact for our students and communities.”

Dr Vivek Mohan, Chief Academic Officer of Exeed College, said:

“I'd like to thank Solent University for such a warm welcome during our visit. It was inspiring to see Solent's commitment to student success and industry focused education up close.

“Our discussions reflected a shared vision for accessible, high-quality higher education, and we're excited to build a collaboration that creates real opportunities for learners in both our communities. We look forward to the next steps together.”

The agreement represents another step in Solent’s ambition to grow its international partnerships and make its practice-led, career-focused education accessible to learners across the world.