New Partnership – University of Cumbria

Malvern International plc (AIM: MLVN), the global learning and skills development partner, announces the Company has signed a ten-year partnership with The University of Cumbria to open a new International College from September 2025 (the "Partnership"), alongside providing a range of international student recruitment, education and support services.

The University of Cumbria International College, to be based at the university's Lancaster Campus, will deliver a full range of pathway and pre-master's programmes, supporting international students to progress onto a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.

Under the Partnership, Malvern will provide international student recruitment and conversion, admissions, student fee collection and course delivery including teaching, orientation and student support. A large portion of the course fees will be collected ahead of the course delivery each academic year. As a result, the Partnership will be cash flow positive from the first year and is expected to contribute to group profits from FY2026.

The Partnership is the second to join Malvern's growing portfolio of university partnerships this year, joining the newly announced University of Wolverhampton centre, as well as the highly successful University of East London centre, which has fast become one of the UK's largest pathway centres, recognised for its quality of education, support and student outcomes. By leveraging its global infrastructure, Malvern is committed to fostering steady, sustainable growth in student enrolments at The University of Cumbria's International College, and is confident it will significantly contribute to expanding the University of Cumbria's international presence.

Based on the terms of the Partnership agreement, Malvern anticipates that the University's proposition will be well received by international students and the Company's agent network, and expects to be able to scale student numbers quickly to reach in excess of 250 students annually within five years.

Richard Mace, CEO at Malvern International, said:

"We are delighted to announce our second university partnership this year, signifying our commitment to growth within the Pathways sector. This milestone highlights our growing reputation for delivering exceptional services that bring value to both universities and students. We're excited to collaborate with the University of Cumbria in support of its ambitious 'Towards 2030' strategy. Together, we aim to create transformative opportunities for students while strengthening the University's global presence and influence."

Claire Aindow, Pro Vice Chancellor Growth and Development at the University of Cumbria, said:

"We are delighted to be partnering with Malvern to deliver the University of Cumbria International College, an exciting part of our Towards 2030 strategy.

International students add significantly to the vibrancy of our university, bringing greater diversity and talent and enhancing the experience of all our students and staff. The University of Cumbria already has global reach and impact, contributing to our thriving university, graduates and region. Together with our applied research focus, our graduates are part of communities and practice in over 100 countries across the world. The International College provision will build on this success and support all of our students to build global awareness and international networks for impact to graduation and beyond."