Open Call for TNE Partnership Opportunity in Sri Lanka (UK)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2026

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) in Sri Lanka is seeking a UK university partner to develop collaborative academic programmes, research activities, and international mobility initiatives in healthcare and education. The proposed partnership aims to create new opportunities for students and staff through progression pathways, top-up and postgraduate programmes, joint or dual-award qualifications, curriculum development, faculty development, collaborative research, and staff and student mobility. The collaboration is particularly focused on Physiotherapy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL), and Early Childhood Education, while also offering opportunities in related healthcare, education, and professional development fields.

About the IIHS UK University Partnership

IIHS is looking to establish a strategic partnership with a UK university to expand international academic opportunities and strengthen collaboration between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

The partnership may include:

- Progression pathways. - Top-up programmes. - Postgraduate programmes. - Joint-award programmes. - Dual-award academic offerings. - Curriculum enhancement. - Faculty development. - Collaborative research. - Staff mobility. - Student mobility. The partnership is intended to benefit both institutions through academic collaboration and international engagement. Priority Subject Areas Collaboration is particularly encouraged in three key areas: - Physiotherapy. - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESL). - Early Childhood Education. Additional collaboration may also be developed in related healthcare, education, and professional development fields. These areas provide opportunities for UK universities to contribute subject expertise while developing academic offerings for students in Sri Lanka. Progression and Top-Up Opportunities The proposed partnership can include progression pathways that allow IIHS students to continue their academic development through UK university programmes. Top-up programmes are also among the potential areas of collaboration. These pathways are intended to expand access to international qualifications while creating structured academic links between IIHS and a UK university. Joint and Dual-Award Programmes IIHS is seeking opportunities to develop joint or dual-award academic programmes with a UK university. Such programmes can provide a framework for deeper institutional collaboration and create additional international study opportunities for students. The partnership may also support the development and enhancement of programmes in healthcare, education, and related professional fields. Postgraduate Programme Collaboration Postgraduate programmes are another potential area of partnership. IIHS and its UK university partner could explore opportunities to develop academic offerings that respond to professional and educational needs in healthcare and education. The collaboration can combine the expertise of both institutions to strengthen programme quality and international academic engagement. Curriculum Enhancement and Faculty Development The partnership aims to strengthen academic quality through curriculum enhancement and faculty development.

Potential areas of collaboration include:

- Curriculum development. - Academic programme enhancement. - Faculty development. - Sharing of academic expertise. - Professional development. These activities can help strengthen teaching capacity and improve the quality of academic programmes delivered through the partnership. Collaborative Research Research collaboration is an important component of the proposed partnership. IIHS is seeking opportunities to work with a UK university on collaborative research in healthcare, education, and related areas. Research partnerships can also support academic exchange and strengthen the international research profile of both institutions. Staff and Student Mobility The proposed partnership includes opportunities for staff and student mobility. Mobility initiatives can help students and faculty gain international academic exposure while strengthening institutional relationships between Sri Lanka and the UK. The partnership is intended to foster longer-term academic and professional connections between the participating institutions. Benefits for IIHS Students The partnership aims to expand international opportunities for IIHS students.

Expected benefits include:

- Access to progression pathways. - Opportunities for top-up study. - Postgraduate programme opportunities. - Access to joint or dual-award qualifications. - International academic exposure. - Opportunities for student mobility. - Exposure to enhanced curricula and international academic practices. These opportunities can help students strengthen their academic and professional development. Benefits for IIHS

For IIHS, the partnership can help:

- Enhance curriculum quality. - Strengthen global recognition. - Expand international academic opportunities. - Develop faculty capacity. - Build research collaboration. - Strengthen international institutional relationships. - Provide additional progression opportunities for students. The collaboration is intended to support IIHS’s broader international academic development. Benefits for the UK University A UK university can also benefit from establishing a strategic partnership with IIHS.

Potential opportunities include:

- Access to the Sri Lankan education market. - Access to the wider South Asian education market. - Offshore programme delivery opportunities. - International student recruitment. - Collaborative research. - Academic and professional exchange. - Staff and student mobility. The partnership can therefore provide a platform for greater international engagement in South Asia. Access to the Sri Lankan and South Asian Education Market The partnership provides UK universities with an opportunity to engage with the Sri Lankan and