Under the agreement, OIEG aims to "establish an inventive operational model and platform for growth" for the university, which has campuses in Fremantle and Broome in Western Australia, as well as in Sydney, New South Wales.
This collaboration is framed as a strategic move to 'build back better' post-pandemic in Australasia. OIEG views this expansion as a pivotal step in becoming a significant educational services provider for the region.
Michelle Campbell, Notre Dame’s Deputy Vice Chancellor International and Partnerships, emphasized OIEG's "outstanding reputation" in Europe and North America for helping students achieve their educational objectives.
“We recognize that a world-class international education is transformative, empowering our students to reach their goals and become global citizens contributing to the common good," she stated. "We anticipate achieving remarkable milestones in partnership with Oxford International.”
OIEG's tailored services for its first Australian partnership include recruitment, compliance, conversion, admissions, student support, and enrollment.
Lil Bremermann-Richard, CEO of OIEG, highlighted the significance of expanding their partnership portfolio to offer more students the opportunity to study abroad at institutions that best suit their needs. "Australia has always been a desirable destination, and we are thrilled to announce Notre Dame as our first partner in Australasia.”
This announcement coincides with Navitas revealing a new partnership in France, marking its entry into the European country. Over the past six months, OIEG has unveiled partnerships with the University of Kent and Edinburgh Napier University in the UK.
As part of Notre Dame's 2022-2026 strategic plan, the institution aims to provide international or local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and education immersion experiences to students across all programs. Additionally, they commit to having at least two joint international degree programs in each faculty. By 2026, 12.5% of the student population is expected to be international.
John Wood, Head of Business Development, Australasia at OIEG, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Australia is a wonderful place to study and is a highly sought-after destination. Through this partnership, we are not only able to expand our student offering into Oceania but support an excellent institution as it seeks to expand its offering and diversify its student body."
"Through our integrated programs at Notre Dame and the excellence of educational provision, international students will be welcomed, supported, prepared, and successful in their study in Australia."
