Transformation of Student Experience – British Education in the Region and After Brexit

The 1st Europe Campus of a top British University in the region: The University of York Europe Campus CITY College in Thessaloniki

An online conference was held today by the University of York Europe Campus, CITY College on the occasion of the rebranding of this university, where participants had the opportunity to hear about the situation in the UK education system after Brexit, what changes have taken place and what opportunities are opening up. They also talked about the strategic partnership of these two institutions, the establishment of the first European campus of the leading British university in the region, as well as the opportunities provided to students in the region, including Serbia.

The speakers were Tom Rhodes, Head of International Relations and Gregory Dikaios, Director of Student Recruitment, University of York Europe Campus, CITY College.

Since it’s founding 30 years ago, CITY College has strived to become the leading international educational institution in our region, providing high-quality university education in English. As one of the leading universities in the UK and one of the top 150 universities in the world, the University of York is a logical sequence in the development strategy of The University of York Europe Campus CITY College has been created.

“At the time of Brexit, students in the region are able to have direct access to top British education. This strategic alliance of the two institutions is the strategic response of the University of York to Brexit and indicates the ambition of both to continue building innovative connections and networks in Europe and contributing strongly to the development of people and the society of the region. International students are of particular importance to York University, so we are glad that this, closer and more realistic opportunity to study is opening up for them,” said Tom Rhodes, Head of International Relations

Tom Rhodes, Head of International Relations, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus

The University of York Europe Campus CITY College brings all the benefits of top British university education and research to the region. The University of York is a top British institution, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, recognized by TEF Gold for outstanding teaching, known worldwide for its research.

“The Campus creates opportunities to the students of the region to enjoy the University of York study experience; they can study for the University of York degree close to home, enjoy a complete student experience with student mobility and internationalization programmes, have a wonderful student life, gain extra knowledge and skills that will open up their horizons and have a life-changing impact to their future. What is most important for students is that at the end of their studies, they receive a degree from York University, as if they had studied in Britain, “ said Gregory Dikaios, Director of Student Recruitment.

Gregory Dikaios, Director of Student Recruitment, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus

The Europe Campus is the physical presence of the University of York in Europe and an integrated entity of the University. It have affiliate activities in 8 countries offering undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and doctoral programs in English Studies, Psychology, Business Administration and Economics and Computer Science.

Executive MBA studies are available in Belgrade, and as of this year, they have completed a dual degree, a degree from York University and the University of Strasbourg. The Europe Campus of the University of York CITY College started recruiting for University of York bachelors and masters programmes offered at the Campus from January 2021 and programmes will commence from October 2021.

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