The University of London is expanding its 30-year partnership with Pakistan through two significant new initiatives, a philanthropic teacher training programme supporting K-12 educators across the country and the launch of a new BSc Artificial Intelligence degree designed to meet growing global demand for AI expertise.
These follow the recent launch of a bespoke law micro-credential for students in Pakistan preparing to enter the legal profession.
The teacher training initiative, developed in partnership with the Punjab Ministry of Education and the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), will provide continuing professional development to K-12 teachers in both public and private schools.
The programme will include three professional development sessions over a 12-month period, focusing on reflective practice, curriculum development and classroom management. The initiative draws on the University of London’s internationally recognized educational content and teaching expertise.
The University of London will launch a new BSc Artificial Intelligence in 2026, developed in collaboration with Brunel University of London. The programme 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 addresses growing workforce demand for AI expertise across sectors including healthcare, finance, education and technology.
The University of London has also launched a bespoke micro-credential for its LLB students in Pakistan focused on Pakistani law, becoming the first foreign law programme to design and deliver such a course.
The online programme, which can be studied flexibly alongside the LLB degree, supports students as they prepare to enter the Pakistani Bar, covering constitutional principles, civil and criminal codes of practice, the Pakistan Penal Code and the law of evidence.
As a pioneer in transnational education in Pakistan, the University of London has one of the longest-standing international education partnerships in the country.
More than 16,000 students from Pakistan have graduated from the University of London since the partnership began over three decades ago. Of these, nearly 8,000 hold law degrees, with alumni serving across the legal profession, civil service, business leadership and public life.
The University currently has over 7,000 students in Pakistan, either studying independently or through one of its 17 recognized teaching centers across 38 locations.
Professor Phil Allmendinger, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Partnerships) at the University of London, said:
Pakistan has been a valued partner for more than 30 years and these new initiatives reflect our commitment to deepening that relationship in meaningful ways. By supporting teacher development at the foundational level and providing access to cutting-edge programmes like our new BSc Artificial Intelligence, as well as our new course designed specifically for LLB students in Pakistan, we’re investing in Pakistan’s education ecosystem across multiple levels. Our alumni community of more than 16,000 graduates demonstrates the impact of this partnership and we’re excited to support the next generation of Pakistani leaders and professionals.
A University of London delegation is currently in Pakistan, meeting with government representatives, education leaders and alumni, as well as visiting the University’s network of Recognized Teaching Centers across the country.
The visit reflects the University’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships and engaging directly with the communities that have been part of its success in Pakistan for more than three decades.
