Building Strong Academic & Recruitment
Partnerships Worldwide

PEN Group collaborates with a broad network of respected universities and higher education institutions across the UK and internationally.

Our Partners

Our partnerships are built on shared values of academic integrity, widening participation, and delivering high-quality educational opportunities that create long-term impact for learners and communities.
Through academic collaboration and ethical recruitment partnerships, we support institutions in expanding access, enhancing student experience, and delivering sustainable growth.

Academic Partners

Our academic partners collaborate with PEN Group across programme delivery, progression pathways, academic support, and strategic development initiatives.

Birkbeck is a world-class research university and a member of the University of London, renowned for its evening and flexible study model. It specialises in enabling working professionals and mature learners to access high-quality higher education across disciplines including business, law, social sciences, humanities and computing.

Arts University Plymouth is a specialist independent arts university in the UK, focused on creative education across art, design, media and performance. The university is known for its studio-based learning model, strong industry engagement, and emphasis on developing independent, practice-led creatives prepared for careers in the creative industries.

Bath Spa University is recognised for its strengths in creativity, culture, education and business. The university combines academic excellence with a strong focus on employability, sustainability and inclusive learning, supporting students through innovative teaching and community engagement.

Canterbury Christ Church University delivers a wide range of professionally focused programmes across education, health, business, social sciences and the creative arts. The university is known for its strong civic mission, student support structures and commitment to widening participation.

NCG is one of the UK’s leading college groups, made up of seven colleges across the UK. Its mission is to enable social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education, creating life-changing opportunities for individuals and supporting local community prosperity.

Northwood University is a private American university specialising in business, management, entrepreneurship and leadership education. With campuses in the United States and a strong focus on practical, industry-aligned learning, Northwood prepares graduates for leadership roles in global business environments.

Recruitment Partners

Our recruitment partners work closely with PEN Group to support ethical, transparent and student-focused access to higher education. These partnerships prioritise compliance, informed decision-making and long-term student success.

Through recruitment collaboration, Birkbeck continues to widen access for working professionals and non-traditional learners seeking flexible and high-quality higher education pathways.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David delivers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on employability, heritage, innovation and community engagement across multiple UK campuses.

The University of Greenwich offers career-focused programmes across business, computing, engineering, education and social sciences. It is known for its strong industry links, research activity and student-centred learning approach.

The University of Hertfordshire is a modern, business-facing university with a strong focus on employability, innovation and industry collaboration. Its programmes are designed to prepare students for professional and leadership roles in a global workforce.

Middlesex University London delivers professionally oriented programmes across business, law, health, computing and the creative industries. The university is recognised for its global outlook, research-informed teaching and strong student support systems.

As a recruitment partner, Bath Spa University supports diverse learner pathways into creative, business and education-focused programmes that combine academic quality with real-world application.

Recruitment collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University supports inclusive access to professionally aligned programmes with strong pastoral and academic support frameworks.

Through recruitment partnerships, NCG plays a key role in preparing learners for successful entry into UK higher education through academic and language pathways.

De Montfort University is a forward-thinking institution with a strong focus on employability, innovation and social impact. Its practice-based teaching and industry-engaged programmes support student success across a wide range of disciplines.

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PEN Group welcomes collaboration with universities and institutions seeking responsible growth, ethical recruitment and long-term academic impact.

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