In a significant development, ECA today announced the launch of innovative initiatives to bring world-class Australian and UK education to India. This milestone marks a breakthrough in international education, leveraging the Indian government’s decision to allow foreign universities to establish campuses in the country.

“ECA are thrilled to introduce their top globally ranked Australian and UK university partners to India’s vibrant education landscape,” said Rupesh Singh, the ECA CEO. “Our UniQuad initiatives will provide Indian students with access to internationally recognised courses, qualifications, and career pathways, bridging the gap between quality education and global job opportunities.”

In collaboration with Australian and UK universities, UniQuad, an evolution of ECA’s successful managed campus model, aims to establish state-of-the-art, sustainable education hubs across India. Through a strategic partnership with AGP Sustainable Real Assets (AGP), ECA is focused on creating purpose-built campuses that will bring renowned international universities to India, enhancing access to high-quality education in a sustainable environment.

For more information, please contact:

Gavin Dowling, COO

[email protected]

The University of the Sunshine Coast has officially opened its new Adelaide campus, welcoming the inaugural cohort of 70 students for orientation today.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett said the opening marks an important milestone in UniSC’s growth and reputation both in the Australian higher education sector and internationally.

“We are delighted to welcome our first students as they start their higher education journey at this fantastic campus in the heart of the Adelaide CBD,” Professor Bartlett said.

“Our decision to expand to Adelaide was driven by a desire to offer UniSC international students a different city-campus experience to our South-East Queensland locations, while maintaining the high-quality teaching and student experience that UniSC is famous for.”

The 2023-24 Good Universities Guide rated UniSC as the nation’s number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience, and the second-best nationwide for undergraduates.

UniSC’s Adelaide campus currently offers degrees in Cyber Security and Forensics, and Information and Communications Technology, with plans to expand this course offering in the future.

“We believe we can add genuine value to the South Australian education landscape and will be ensuring the programs we choose to offer at this campus align with the needs of South Australia and its workforce strategy,” Professor Bartlett said.

“I’d like to thank the South Australian Government, Education Centre of Australia and our business development partners for making this possible.”

Rupesh K. Singh, CEO of Education Centre of Australia, expressed his excitement over the partnership with UniSC:  “We were delighted to embark on this partnership with UniSC and establish a campus in Adelaide. Our goal was to extend UniSC’s outstanding programs and student experience to the vibrant capital of South Australia. The opening of the Adelaide campus marks the beginning of a significant collaboration with UniSC.”

ECA is a trusted partner for Australian and UK universities, specializing in understanding and adapting to the evolving international and domestic student market. ECA’s comprehensive managed campus model is designed to support university partners by investing in new campuses in new markets. ECA will continue to manage the UniSC Adelaide campus – the infrastructure and student acquisition in close collaboration with the university.

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For more information about ECA and its managed campus, please contact Gavin Dowling, COO: [email protected]

Sydney, Australia, 10 March 2024: OpenLearning Limited (ASX: OLL), a leading AI-powered SaaS platform for lifelong learning, is pleased to announce the signing of a significant three-year platform Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement with Asia Pacific International College (APIC).

Highlights

• OpenLearning has signed a three-year platform Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement with Asia Pacific International College (APIC).
• APIC is a higher education institution with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses to over 4,000 students annually.
• APIC will utilise OpenLearning’s platform to deliver three higher education units in Artificial Intelligence, the content of which will be provided by OpenLearning, to students as part of their Master of Information Technology program.
• APIC expects that the new units in Artificial Intelligence will enable it to grow its enrolments by providing the latest industry-relevant content in the expanding field of AI.

OpenLearning will provide APIC with its AI-powered lifelong learning platform, complete with comprehensive content for three specialised higher education units in Artificial Intelligence (AI). These units will be integral to the curriculum for APIC students pursuing a Master of Information Technology, augmenting their educational journey with cutting-edge AI units.

The collaboration includes OpenLearning offering technical support, staff training, and data analytics services to optimise the delivery of these units. While OpenLearning will not be directly involved in teaching or marketing the units, its commitment to providing robust support services underscores its dedication to the success of the partnership.

The units, which have been developed by OpenLearning’s specialists, leverage the company’s recent advancements in its AI Assistant, combined with deep academic expertise in AI and a solid foundation in learning design. This blend of technology and educational expertise enables OpenLearning and its partners to quickly adapt and offer courses that meet the rapidly evolving demands of the industry.

In addition to its collaboration with APIC, OpenLearning is actively engaged in discussions with other universities and higher education institutions to leverage its AI Assistant and Course Builder in developing courses across the technology and health sectors.

Commenting on the agreement, Adam Brimo, Group CEO and Managing Director of OpenLearning, stated, “This agreement marks a significant milestone for OpenLearning as we partner with APIC to enhance their Master of Information Technology program. Our platform’s AI capabilities, combined with our team’s academic expertise, will empower APIC to offer the most up-to-date educational experience in AI. We are excited to support APIC in cultivating the next generation of AI professionals.”

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Email: [email protected]

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OpenLearning is a trusted partner to more than 220 leading education providers, who have delivered tens of thousands of courses to over 3 million learners through its platform. With a strong position in the Australian and Malaysian higher education sectors, and a growing presence in Indonesia and India, OpenLearning is revolutionising the way education is accessed and delivered globally. Please visit our website to learn more.
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After several months of discussion, Swinburne University of Technology and the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) have mutually agreed to conclude our partnership to deliver Swinburne degrees in Sydney.

Like many education providers, we find ourselves in a challenging environment influenced by various external factors, including uncertainty around international student numbers.

Both parties believe that ceasing further intakes in Sydney is in the best interest of both organisations.

“We are grateful for the partnership with Education Centre of Australia and what we have jointly achieved. We wish ECA continued success in their future endeavours.” said Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Professor Pascale Quester.

“Swinburne has been an important partner for ECA, and we look forward to observing their continued success.” said ECA CEO Mr Rupesh Singh.

Both organisations remain committed to ensuring that those students currently enrolled through Swinburne Sydney will be able to complete their studies and gain their Swinburne qualification.

For further information, please contact Swinburne at [email protected] or ECA at [email protected]

The University of Tasmania will open a specialist international study centre in the centre of Melbourne.

The centre will be the first of its kind for the University and will enable it to tap into the high volume of international students who prefer to study in large metropolitan centres – reflecting a range of factors such as migrant diasporas, business, tourism and travel links.

The centre will offer its first courses in Semester 2 2023, with learning in on-campus mode and students taught through face-to-face workshops. Students will also have access to work-integrated learning opportunities in a similar manner to on-campus students at other locations.

The Melbourne centre will extend the University’s national footprint and diversify the source countries for international enrolments. It builds on the earlier establishment of the Rozelle campus in NSW, which caters for domestic students in health sciences. It will also help to support the University’s relationships with new industry partners to facilitate learning, internship, and employment opportunities for our students.

It will be operated by the international education services provider ECA (Education Centre of Australia), which has 15 years of experience in delivering courses for international students and a global presence across seven international regions. Materials provision and moderation will be carried out by University of Tasmania unit coordinators. 

Further Information/ Enquiries:

UTAS

Rob Wilson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
University of Tasmania
Email: [email protected]

ECA

Gavin Dowling
Chief Operating Officer
Education Centre of Australia
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0404 438 413

The University of Canberra is accepting applications for its Bachelor of Nursing course to be offered at the University’s Sydney Hills campus for Semester One 2023 in partnership with Education Centre of Australia.

From February 2023, students will be able to attend the new, state-of-the-art campus at University of Canberra Sydney Hills (UCSH) – in Castle Hill.

The University has expanded its in-demand Bachelor of Nursing course outside of its locale in the nations’ capital, in response to growth in northwest Sydney.

“UC has a clear connection to Canberra. We also place important emphasis on our global and regional reach and presence, illustrated in part by our partnership with ECA, in order to reimagine our education offerings and meet the educational demands of Australia’s future workforce,” Professor Nixon said.

“Our industry partnerships with local and regional clinical placement facilities will provide UC Sydney Hills students with expert placement experiences, setting them up for a successful future in the local healthcare workforce.”

Manveer Perhar, UCSH Campus Director mirrored the sentiment: “We are thrilled to be bringing the in-demand Bachelor of Nursing from UC to Sydney Hills and provide more students with the opportunity to study at UC. The new campus will offer students the same high-quality education and clinical experience that UC is known for, while also giving them the chance to study in one of Australia’s most vibrant and diverse cities.”

The new purpose-built campus offers 2,000 square metres of teaching and study spaces, and features state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including simulation labs and clinical training spaces, to provide students with a hands-on learning experience. In addition, students will have access to a range of support services, including academic advising, career counselling, and financial aid.

“We are very excited to be celebrating the opening of the UCSH campus in Castle Hill. The partnership between The University of Canberra and Education Centre of Australia to deliver nursing and other courses in high demand in The Hills District of Sydney is an Australian first: a public private partnership aimed at delivering world-class education focusing on nursing for both local and international students. The University of Canberra is a highly ranked university and the courses being offered at the campus will all be of exactly the same quality and standing as those offered in the main campus in Canberra. The investment we are making in The Hills will create jobs and help alleviate some of the skills shortages locally and regionally. This is the just the beginning of a significant operation and we are very grateful for the support of the university, The Hills Shire Council and partner healthcare providers,” said Rupesh K. Singh, CEO of Education Centre of Australia.

The University of Canberra Sydney Hills campus is located in the northwest of Sydney, close to major shopping centres, Castle Towers and Castle Mall, Castle Hill, as well as cafes, restaurants, and local shops, which will provide a range of services to support UCSH students.

Students studying at the University of Canberra Sydney Hills campus will have access to local and regional clinical placements and employment opportunities, further enhancing their student experience.

It is not too late to apply for 2023 intake. UCSH is still accepting students in Semester Two 2023.

For further information, contact:

Phone: +61 2 8265 3200