Strategic Partnership for London Branch Campus and International Pathway College (IPC) - Lot 1: International Pathway College (IPC) at the Sheffield Campus

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into a strategic partnership with Oxford International Education and Travel Limited to establish the International Pathway College at the Sheffield Campus. Signed on March 26, 2026, this agreement creates an embedded joint venture designed to deliver a portfolio of level 0, 4, and 6 pathway courses that prepare international students for higher-level degree programs. The partnership is valued at 172 million pounds including VAT and focuses on a sustainable, scalable operating model that integrates the college physically into the university estate to enhance student retention and access to facilities. The contract features an initial term of ten academic years, commencing from the Full Services Commencement Date anticipated on January 1, 2027, and running through December 31, 2036, with a potential extension to 2041. This long-term arrangement is intended to meet UKVI requirements and aims to enroll approximately 500 new students annually by the 2030/31 academic year. The agreement encompasses comprehensive governance, financial arrangements, and academic regulations to ensure a consistently excellent student experience and strong progression rates into university degree programs.