Our institutions enjoy the full benefits of our global reach, expanding across every continent with the assistance of established campuses, streamlined infrastructure, and innovative online spaces.
With multiple institutions comprising a worldwide network, we have extensive experience delivering global education services, while always maintaining the highest standards of the student experience. With a vast portfolio of programmes, we continue to exemplify our position as leaders in higher education.
Encompassing the globe
An evolution of education
Aaron Etingen founded Global University Systems through the formation of London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) in 2003 with four students. He has grown the business organically and through acquisitions to a communal network of 28 institutions and 87,000 students.
From the outset, Aaron had a vision for the future of education. The business embraced an opportunity which was beginning to emerge for specific types of learning. It launched a new product to address institutions’ need to digitise their offerings and move them online. In 2007 FBT was acquired and both InteractivePro and The Language Gallery were launched.
Aaron foresaw potential students not just beyond the UK, but anywhere in the world. With the acquisition of the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) and St Patrick’s, a 200-year-old college based in the heart of London with a focus on business and health, increased opportunities for international students and in more specialised disciplines were realised.
During 2014-2016, three fully accredited universities joined the network, starting in 2014 with University Canada West, which has its home in the award-winning Vancouver House and boasts 100% employability by its MBA graduates (Academica Group 2020). The University of Law, a world-renowned university and the leading provider of professional legal training in the UK, named best university in England in the National Student Survey 2020, was added to the network in 2015. Both universities are rated 5 Stars in the QS Top Universities rankings. In 2016, Arden University, a leader in digital and blended learning across a wide range of disciplines and named the EducationInvestor ‘Business Education of the Year’ in 2020 also joined the group.
Since then, several other complementary institutions have been welcomed to the network to expand our geographic reach and diversify our course offering. These include, amongst others, University of Europe for Applies Sciences, based in Germany and ranked top-10 by U-Multirank for business education, in 2018, an affiliation with institutions in India in 2019, and the R3 Group, comprising Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas, and St Matthew’s University in 2020.
Our Institutions
The world's largest professional law school, with roots going back to 1876
First distance-learning university in the UK, offering flexible online and blended learning degrees
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First distance-learning university in the UK, offering flexible online and blended learning degrees
Innovative business school with a focus on international enterprise and leadership, based in Berlin
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Innovative business school with a focus on international enterprise and leadership, based in Berlin
Leading medical school in the Caribbean providing US and Canadian qualifications
Award-winning, financial trading educator and the UK's first accredited trading academy
Business and Technology specialists with a state-of-the-art campus in the centre of Dublin
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Business and Technology specialists with a state-of-the-art campus in the centre of Dublin
Israel’s leader for psychometric, matriculation and language courses since 1983
German based practice-oriented business school awarding degrees from leading partner institutions
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German based practice-oriented business school awarding degrees from leading partner institutions
Delivering English language courses online and in-person to students from over 70 countries
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Delivering English language courses online and in-person to students from over 70 countries
Unique, innovative school in Berlin cross-pollinating Business, Sports, Media and Art & Design disciplines
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Unique, innovative school in Berlin cross-pollinating Business, Sports, Media and Art & Design disciplines
Leading institute for professional training in high-tech, offering specialist courses including certifications from Microsoft, Cisco and other tech giants
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Leading institute for professional training in high-tech, offering specialist courses including certifications from Microsoft, Cisco and other tech giants
Innovative college offering a range of focused programs in business & accounting, hospitality & tourism, and cybersecurity & big data
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Innovative college offering a range of focused programs in business & accounting, hospitality & tourism, and cybersecurity & big data
Specialist creative arts college combining degree and accredited programmes with practical industry connections in the heart of London
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Specialist creative arts college combining degree and accredited programmes with practical industry connections in the heart of London
A distance learning platform partnering with institutions to provide higher education from MBAs to short courses
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A distance learning platform partnering with institutions to provide higher education from MBAs to short courses
An award-winning school attracting professionals and corporates by delivering top tier industry-relevant business programmes
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An award-winning school attracting professionals and corporates by delivering top tier industry-relevant business programmes
Germany’s largest private vocational academy in Design and Visual Communication
Trebas offers a rich heritage of success in the entertainment industry, located in Montreal, Toronto and online
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Trebas offers a rich heritage of success in the entertainment industry, located in Montreal, Toronto and online
Creative media college created by and for musicians, specialising in music and creative entrepreneurship programmes
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Creative media college created by and for musicians, specialising in music and creative entrepreneurship programmes
Medical school providing top tier qualifications with high faculty ratios, situated on Nevis in the Caribbean
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Medical school providing top tier qualifications with high faculty ratios, situated on Nevis in the Caribbean
A contemporary university offering flexible delivery modes for professionals seeking to augment their qualifications and skills
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A contemporary university offering flexible delivery modes for professionals seeking to augment their qualifications and skills
Medical and veterinary school offering top US, Canadian and further international qualifications, based on Grand Cayman
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Medical and veterinary school offering top US, Canadian and further international qualifications, based on Grand Cayman
Partners with international business schools and universities enabling to provide online learning
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Partners with international business schools and universities enabling to provide online learning
Leading provider of vocational qualifications for business and health industries, focused on improving career accessibility through education
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Leading provider of vocational qualifications for business and health industries, focused on improving career accessibility through education
Business and technology industry-focused institution with project-based approach, based in thriving city of Vancouver
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Business and technology industry-focused institution with project-based approach, based in thriving city of Vancouver
Partners and Affiliates
