The University of London is expanding its 30-year partnership with Pakistan by launching two significant initiatives: a philanthropic teacher training programme and a new BSc Artificial Intelligence degree. These initiatives aim to address the growing demand for education in both traditional and emerging fields.
The teacher training programme, developed in collaboration with the Punjab Ministry of Education and the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), will focus on continuing professional development for K-12 educators across public and private schools in Pakistan. Over a 12-month period, the programme will offer three professional development sessions covering reflective practice, curriculum development, and classroom management, drawing on the University’s internationally recognized educational content and expertise.
In addition, the University of London will introduce a new BSc Artificial Intelligence degree in 2026, developed in collaboration with Brunel University of London. This degree will be available through the University’s network of Recognized Teaching Centers across Pakistan, allowing students to access world-leading AI education while studying locally. The degree responds to the growing demand for AI expertise across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and technology.
The University of London has also launched a bespoke micro-credential in Pakistani law for its LLB students in Pakistan, the first foreign law programme to offer such a course. This online programme, which can be studied flexibly alongside the LLB degree, prepares students for the Pakistani Bar, covering constitutional principles, civil and criminal codes of practice, the Pakistan Penal Code, and the law of evidence.
With more than 16,000 graduates from Pakistan over the last three decades, the University of London has one of the longest-standing international education partnerships in the country. Currently, over 7,000 students are enrolled in the University’s programmes in Pakistan, either independently or through one of its 17 recognized teaching centers.
Professor Phil Allmendinger, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Partnerships) at the University of London, highlighted the significance of the new initiatives, saying, “By supporting teacher development at the foundational level and providing access to cutting-edge programmes like our new BSc Artificial Intelligence, we’re investing in Pakistan’s education ecosystem across multiple levels.”
A University of London delegation is currently visiting Pakistan to meet with government representatives, education leaders, and alumni, further strengthening the long-established partnership between the two.
