UKeU®TESOL UK is powered by UKeU®

UKeU® is a registered UK training provider (UKPRN: 10097431), founded to continue the UK Government’s 1999 vision of delivering world-class online higher education.
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1999

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The Founding Vision

In 1999, the Government of the United Kingdom launched UK eUniversities Worldwide (UKeU) with the vision of positioning the UK as a global leader in online education, providing access to higher learning opportunities for students worldwide through an advanced e-learning platform.

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2000

2000–2003

Development & Investment

Between 2000 and 2003, UKeU received £62 million in funding from the UK Government to develop a modern e-learning platform and to collaborate with leading universities in delivering high-quality online courses to thousands of international students.

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2004

2000–2003

Suspension & Review

Between 2003 and 2004, UKeU enrolled only 900 students while spending £50 million, which led to the termination of public funding in 2004. The UK Government subsequently encouraged private investment in UKeU.

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2021

2021-2022

The Revival of the Original UKeU Vision

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the global adoption of online education, reaffirming the need for high-quality and accessible digital learning. This created a favourable context to revive the UKeU vision through next-generation online learning technologies.

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2024

2024

Independent Revival

In 2024, with the support of SIMI Swiss, UKeU was independently revived as a private organisation focusing on advanced e-learning, artificial intelligence, and global education programmes. UKeU now operates as a fully independent entity with no financial, administrative, or legal affiliation with the UK Government or its former public funding from the early 2000s.

2024

Owner of TVET UK®

In 2024, UKeU® became the owner of TVET UK® – a brand officially registered in the United Kingdom and recognised for providing RQF-regulated qualifications from Levels 3 to 8. This strategic step reaffirms UKeU’s FAR commitment (Fast, Affordable, Recognised) to delivering high-quality UK qualifications to learners worldwide.

2024

Owner of MicroDegree UK®

In early 2025, UKeU® became the owner of MicroDegree® – a modular learning system that enables learners to accumulate credits towards TVET UK® Diplomas or progression routes to UK Government-recognised university degrees. The MicroDegree United Kingdom trademark is also officially registered and protected in the UK.

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2025

2025

UKeU® Launches UKeU Support

To uphold its commitment to supporting learners’ success worldwide, UKeU® has established UKeU Support – a dedicated support system for international students enrolled in online and transnational programmes delivered in collaboration with UKeU. Learn more HERE.

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UKeU®UK eUni Worldwide

UKeU® pursues a single mission: to bring UK education beyond borders through the digital university model, delivering programmes that are nationally regulated and recognised across the United Kingdom.

UK-Registered Learning Provider

UKeU® is listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10097431).

Supported by SIMI Swiss

The revival of UKeU® was supported by the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).

UK Nationally Recognised Qualification

Regulated by Ofqual (UK Government) and recognised under the UK RQF.

Online Education

UKeU® adopts a fully automated online learning model, featuring integrated intelligent technologies and modern digital efficiency.

With the support of the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss), all UKeU® programmes are recognised within the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are backed by global academic resources, faculty, and collaborative scholarly activities.

Recognition Level

The UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is structured by levels, with each level corresponding to a specific degree of competence and qualification:

  • Level 3 Diploma
    Equivalent to Advanced Level (A Level) or university foundation study. Learners gain fundamental knowledge and practical skills, enabling progression to higher education or entry-level professional roles.

  • Level 4 Diploma
    Equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree. Focuses on developing applied knowledge and professional skills, allowing learners to work independently within their chosen field.

  • Level 5 Diploma
    Equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree or a Foundation Degree. Learners acquire the ability to manage complex professional activities, make informed decisions, and solve problems within a broader professional context.

  • Level 6 Diploma
    Equivalent to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree. Provides analytical, evaluative, and managerial skills at a senior level, preparing learners for leadership, executive roles, or postgraduate study.

  • Level 7 Diploma
    Equivalent to postgraduate or Master’s level. Learners develop strategic thinking, research capability, and advanced problem-solving skills suitable for senior leadership or specialist professional roles.

  • Level 8 Diploma
    The highest level within the RQF, equivalent to Doctorate level. Learners demonstrate the ability to contribute original knowledge, lead research, innovation, and professional practice at the highest academic and occupational levels.

All RQF levels are nationally recognised in the United Kingdom and benchmarked to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), ensuring international comparability and transparency of skills and qualifications.

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A member of UKeU®
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