Oxford International Education Group and The University of Notre Dame Australia Establish Innovative New Partnership Built For The Future

"Building back better" after Covid and in response to rapidly changing market dynamics globally has been the key to defining which institutions have succeeded and which have found themselves challenged in the face of changing student expectations, rising costs and erosion of traditional markets.

Sydney, 18 January 2024: Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), a global education provider dedicated to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide, and The University of Notre Dame Australia, the leading university in Australia for overall graduate employment with a reputation for providing an outstanding student experience, have partnered to establish a world-class overseas recruitment operation to enhance opportunities for students at Notre Dame and internationalise the learning environment in the context of the new expectations of students and future developments in global higher education.

OIEG's global team will support recruitment and integration of students at campuses in Fremantle and Sydney through the deployment of 250 specialist staff in 50 locations worldwide that access a global recruitment platform, including over 2,500 recruitment agents. This will be supplemented by joint measures to ensure integration and subsequent success of students through the creation of a global learning environment and tailored educational services.  This partnership will see an innovative new operational model and platform for growth established at a time when the global higher education sector searches for effective responses following the recent pandemic and changes in student decision making.  

OIEG has a long track record of effective partnership in Europe and North America, working to drive recruitment, build institutions' reputations, and developing and delivering internationalisation initiatives.

The University of Notre Dame Australia has more than 11,000 enrolled students and is recognised for its modern approach to teaching and is ranked as the number one higher education provider in Perth and Sydney for student support. Internationalisation of its unique focus on teaching quality and employability, will make these benefits available to students globally for the benefit of all students, staff and the communities it serves.   

Professor Michelle Campbell, Deputy Vice Chancellor International and Partnerships, University of Notre Dame Australia, said, "We are delighted to enter into this new partnership.  Oxford International has forged an outstanding reputation for supporting students from around the world achieve their educational goals and become global citizens who work for the common good in our world.  World-class international education is a life-changing experience, and we look forward to achieving remarkable things with Oxford International."

Lil Bremermann-Richard, CEO of OIEG, commented, "This new partnership is key to OIEG becoming a significant educational services provider for the region so an even greater number of students will have the chance to study abroad at institutions that best suit their needs. Australia has many world class institutions, and we are delighted that the University of Notre Dame Australia is our first partner." 

John Wood, Head of Business Development, Australasia at OIEG, said: "Through this partnership, we are not only able to expand our student offering into Australia but support an excellent institution as it seeks to expand its offering and diversify its student body ensuring international students will be welcomed, supported, prepared and successful in their study in Australia."  

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About the University of Notre Dame Australia

The story of our university is a remarkable one. It's a story that begins with a vision to establish Australia's first university with the Catholic intellectual tradition at its core.

We believe in the power of education to change lives, form good citizens, and help people be the best version of themselves. Our students are our number one priority. Since being established over 30 years ago, we have continued to pride ourselves on excellence in teaching and learning, and the student experience.

We're open to all beliefs and views and are deeply committed to supporting our students to help them to be the best version of themselves. In doing so, we encourage our students to thrive and make an important contribution to our communities.

About Oxford International Education Group

At Oxford International Education Group we believe in learning without limits. We provide pathways, courses, tools and support that prepare international students to excel in their studies, and help universities connect with a diverse and qualified talent pool. Since 1991, we have grown into a global force in international education, helping over 70,000 students every year.

We offer embedded pathways & direct entry recruitment with university partners, vocational programmes, online digital courses and academic English language courses and testing across the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Our team of 250 recruitment and conversion specialists are strategically located in over 50 locations worldwide to provide support to international students and source the right talent for our university partners, enhanced by a network of network of more than 2,500 educational consultants.