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Become a UPI Study Center — Official Partner Accreditation Program
Official Partner Accreditation Program
Deliver World-Class Education.
We're Your Accreditation.
A UPI Study Center is an officially verified partner authorized to enroll, teach, and charge students for globally recognized college-level courses. UPI Study provides the curriculum, accreditation infrastructure, and university partnerships. You bring the students and local delivery.
✓ ACE & NCCRS Approved Curriculum
✓ Ofqual via Qualifi — UK
✓ Canada Bachelor's Pathways
✓ 300+ Centers Worldwide
Partner Network — At a Glance
300+
Verified Partner
Centers Worldwide
Centers Worldwide
70+
Accredited Courses
to Offer Students
to Offer Students
3K+
Universities That
Accept Credits
Accept Credits
$500
One-Time
Accreditation Fee
Accreditation Fee
🌍Students transfer to universities in USA, UK, Canada & Australia
🔒Max 4 partners per city — exclusive, verified network
📋Verification required — not every applicant is accepted
What Is a UPI Study Center?
Full Accreditation.
Who Can Apply?
Full Accreditation.
Full Authority.
When you become a UPI Study Center, you are an officially accredited institution — with the same authority as any college — to enroll students, issue verified transcripts, and charge for fully accredited programs. UPI Study is the infrastructure behind you.
You — The UPI Study Center
You Are the Institution
You enroll the students. You teach the curriculum. You set your pricing. You issue verified transcripts under your accreditation. You run the college experience — building authority, brand, and revenue in your local market.
UPI Study — The Infrastructure
We're the Brainwork Behind It
UPI Study provides the accredited course curriculum, ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, Ofqual-regulated Qualifi qualifications, formal university partnerships in Canada and the UK, and the global accreditation brand that makes it all recognized worldwide. You get all of that from day one.
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Enroll & Charge Students
Full authority to enroll students directly and set your own pricing. UPI Study does not cap your revenue.
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Teach the Full Curriculum
Deliver the complete catalog of 70+ ACE, NCCRS, and Ofqual-approved courses — in person, online, or hybrid — under your brand.
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Issue Verified Transcripts
Students enrolled through your center receive official UPI Study transcripts — accepted at 3,000+ universities worldwide.
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Open Degree Pathways
Offer US college credits, UK Ofqual Level 4/5 qualifications, and full bachelor's degree completion in Canada — from your center to a bachelor's degree.
Built for Education Businesses
✈️ Study Abroad Agencies
🏫 Schools & Colleges
📋 Certification Providers
💻 Bootcamps & Ed-Tech
👨👩👧 Tutoring Centers
🌍 International Education Consultants
🏢 Corporate Training Providers
🎓 Independent Educators
🏆 Coaching & Test Prep Centers
What You Can Offer Students
Three Globally Recognized
Three Globally Recognized
Degree Pathways.
As a UPI Study Center, you become the gateway for students into three internationally recognized academic pathways — each leading to real university degrees.
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US College Credit Pathway
Students earn ACE & NCCRS-recommended college credits that transfer to 3,000+ US universities. Students choose 10, 20, or 30 courses from the 70+ catalog — earning 1–2+ years of transferable credit and entering university as advanced-standing students, skipping freshman and sophomore years entirely.
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10 Courses · ~30 Credits
1-Year Equivalent
Students complete 10 courses from the catalog — covering Psychology, Statistics, Biology, Business, and more. Equivalent to a full freshman year.
✓ ~30 transferable credits · Enter as a Sophomore (Year 2)
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20 Courses · ~60 Credits
2-Year Equivalent
Students complete 20 courses — the full equivalent of a two-year college program covering general education requirements across multiple disciplines.
✓ ~60 transferable credits · Enter as a Junior (Year 3) — skip 2 full years
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30 Courses · Max Credits
Maximum Credit Stack
Advanced students complete up to 30 courses — building the largest possible credit portfolio before university enrollment.
✓ Maximum transferable credits · Fast-track to bachelor's completion
Universities that accept these credits — including
Harvard Extension SchoolPenn State World CampusArizona State UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityThomas Edison State UniversityUniversity of Maryland GlobalExcelsior UniversityCharter Oak State College3,000+ more universities
Subject areas students choose from
PsychologyBusiness ManagementComputer ScienceCalculus I & IIBiology I & IIStatisticsMacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsChemistryPhysicsSociologyFinancial ManagementHuman ResourcesArtificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringNetworkingMarketingPhilosophy+ 52 more courses
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UK Ofqual-Regulated Pathway via Qualifi
UPI Study is an official partner of Qualifi — an Awarding Organization recognized by Ofqual (UK Recognition Number: RN5160). Students earn Level 4 and Level 5 Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) diplomas equivalent to Years 1 and 2 of a UK undergraduate degree, with direct entry into Year 3 at UK and Irish universities.
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Business & Management
Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits = UK Year 1) + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits = UK Year 2). Students enter the final year of a UK Business degree at partner universities.
Level 4 — 120 CreditsLevel 5 — 120 CreditsOfqual Regulated
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Computer Science & IT
Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology (UK Year 1 equivalent) + Level 5 (UK Year 2 equivalent). Students enter the final year of a UK Computer Science or IT degree at partner universities.
Level 4 — 120 CreditsLevel 5 — 120 CreditsOfqual Regulated
Qualifi university progression partners — students enter Year 3 at
University of WolverhamptonUniversity of LeicesterUCLanArden UniversityGlasgow Caledonian UniversityLeeds Beckett UniversityLiverpool John MooresUniversity of East LondonUniversity of BoltonUniversity of DerbyBath Spa UniversityStaffordshire University+ many more
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Canada Bachelor's Degree Pathway
UPI Study has formal verified partnerships with two accredited Canadian universities. Students complete UPI Study courses and transfer directly into a full bachelor's degree — online or on campus — receiving the exact same accredited degree as any other university student.
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International Business University (IBU)
Formal UPI Partnership
A Canadian university specializing in business and management. Through UPI Study's formal partnership, students transfer credits directly into IBU's bachelor's degree programs — online or on campus in Canada.
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Yorkville University
Formal UPI Partnership
A fully accredited Canadian university offering bachelor's programs in business, psychology, education, and more. Seamless UPI credit transfer and full degree completion — online or in person.
What your students receive
Full Bachelor's DegreeAccredited Canadian UniversityOnline or On-Campus OptionsSame Degree as Full-Time StudentsGlobally RecognizedUPI Credits Applied
Student Experience Through Your Center
How a Student Goes From
How a Student Goes From
Your Center to a Degree.
Here's what happens when a student walks through your center's doors. You handle the relationship. UPI Study handles the accreditation infrastructure behind every step.
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Your Center
Student Enrolls at Your Center
A student finds you. You enroll them, collect your fee, and get them started. You are the institution they join — not UPI Study.
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Your Center + UPI Study
Student Completes Accredited Courses
The student completes 10, 20, or 30 UPI Study courses — self-paced online or in-person at your center. Every course carries ACE/NCCRS or Ofqual approval.
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UPI Study Infrastructure
Official Transcripts Are Issued
UPI Study generates official academic transcripts with full ACE/NCCRS credit recommendations or Ofqual-regulated Qualifi qualifications documenting completed coursework.
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Student Outcome
Student Enters University
The student transfers credits to their chosen university — entering as a Sophomore or Junior in the US, Year 3 in the UK, or completing a full bachelor's in Canada.
Your Role as a UPI Study Center
You Run the College
- Market and enroll students into programs
- Deliver in-person, online, or hybrid instruction
- Set your own pricing and collect fees from students
- Build your institution's brand and local authority
- Provide student support, tutoring, and advising
- Guide students through the transcript and transfer process
UPI Study's Role — The Infrastructure
We're the Brainwork Behind You
- Provide the full accredited course curriculum (70+ courses)
- Maintain ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations
- Provide Ofqual-regulated Qualifi Level 4 & 5 qualifications
- Manage formal university partnerships (Canada, UK)
- Generate and issue official academic transcripts
- Maintain the global accreditation brand and standards
Why It's Profitable
Highly Profitable.
Highly Profitable.
By Design.
You set your own prices for local delivery, enrollment, and support services. UPI Study provides the accredited curriculum and global recognition. The revenue model is entirely yours.
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You Set
Your Own Pricing
UPI Study never caps or dictates your local pricing. Partner centers commonly charge $550–$4,000 per student depending on the pathway, market, and support level offered.
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3 Routes
To Generate Revenue
The US credit pathway, UK Ofqual Level 4/5 pathway, and Canada bachelor's pathway are three distinct products — each with different price points and student audiences you can serve simultaneously.
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Day 1
Revenue from Existing Students
Study abroad agencies, coaching centers, and schools already serving students are the best fit — your existing student base becomes your first revenue stream the moment accreditation goes live.
Accreditation Fee
One Fee.
One Fee.
Full Authority.
Everything you need to run a fully accredited UPI Study Center — for a single one-time payment. Paid only after you're selected. Never upfront.
One-Time Accreditation Fee
$500
Paid once. Access forever.
✓ Paid after acceptance · Before MOU · Non-refundable
- Official UPI Study Center Accreditation
- Full Access to 70+ Accredited Courses
- Official Transcript Generation System
- ACE, NCCRS & Ofqual Curriculum Rights
- Partner Onboarding & Training
- UPI Study Center Badge & Branding Kit
⚠️ Do not pay before completing verification. The fee is only collected after your application is reviewed and accepted.
Officially Verified UPI Study Center
300+ centers worldwide carry this badge
No Fees Before Acceptance
You only pay after UPI Study reviews your application and selects you. Zero financial risk to applying.
One-Time. No Renewals.
The $500 covers your accreditation permanently. No annual renewal fees tied to the accreditation itself.
You Set Your Own Prices
UPI Study never touches your revenue. Charge students whatever your market supports — $550 to $4,000 per student.
Partner Network
300+ Centers.
300+ Centers.
Search Ours.
Industry-leading organizations have already joined the UPI Study Center network. Search by partner name or city to find a center near you.
300+ Partner Centers Worldwide — A Few of Our Partners
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Exclusivity Policy
We Don't Add
We Don't Add
Just Anyone.
UPI Study deliberately keeps the partner network exclusive. We verify every applicant and cap partner numbers by geography — so your accreditation has real market value.
4
Maximum Partners Per City
In any given city, UPI Study will not onboard more than 4 accredited centers. This protects your market, gives your center real territorial exclusivity, and maintains the quality and prestige of the partner network.
7
Maximum Per State (Smaller Markets)
In smaller markets and states, the cap is 7 partners across the entire state. Smaller markets get tighter exclusivity — your accreditation is worth more when there are fewer of you.
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Not every applicant is accepted. UPI Study conducts a formal verification review of every application. If your city has already reached its partner cap, you will be placed on a waitlist. We prioritize quality over quantity — always.
Application Process
5 Steps to Official
5 Steps to Official
Accreditation.
From application to fully operational UPI Study Center — here's exactly what the process looks like.
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Submit Verification Form
Fill out the official UPI Study partner verification form — your business, location, and how you plan to serve students.
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Application Review
UPI Study reviews your application — assessing your market, geographic availability, and alignment with partner standards.
3
Pay Accreditation Fee
If selected, pay the one-time $500 accreditation fee. This step only happens after acceptance — never before.
$500 · One-Time Only
4
Sign the MOU
Sign the Memorandum of Understanding — formalizing your rights, responsibilities, and scope as an accredited UPI Study Center.
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Onboard & Go Live
Complete onboarding, receive your UPI Study Center badge, and start enrolling students from day one.
FAQ
Questions Answered.
Everything prospective partners ask before applying.
What exactly is a UPI Study Center?
A UPI Study Center is an officially verified and accredited institution, authorized by UPI Study to enroll students, teach, deliver, and charge for UPI Study's full curriculum of 70+ ACE, NCCRS, and Ofqual-approved college-level courses. You are the institution — UPI Study is the curriculum and accreditation infrastructure powering you from behind.
What is UPI Study's role vs. the partner center's role?
You run the college. UPI Study runs the brainwork. You handle student enrollment, local delivery, pricing, and the student relationship. UPI Study handles the accredited curriculum, ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations, Ofqual-regulated Qualifi qualifications, formal university partnerships, and transcript generation. You get all of that infrastructure from day one without building it yourself.
How much does it cost to become a UPI Study Center?
The one-time accreditation fee is $500. This is paid only after you've been verified and selected — never upfront before acceptance. You pay after selection and before the MOU is signed. There are no ongoing annual accreditation fees.
Can I set my own prices as a UPI Study Center?
Yes — completely. UPI Study does not set or cap your local pricing. You have full authority to price your enrollment, tutoring, coaching, and academic support based on your market. Partner centers commonly charge anywhere from $550 to $4,000 per student depending on the pathway and level of support offered.
What pathways can I offer students?
Three distinct pathways: (1) US college credits — ACE and NCCRS-recommended credits transferable to 3,000+ universities (10 courses ≈ 30 credits / Year 2 entry; 20 courses ≈ 60 credits / Year 3 Junior entry); (2) UK Ofqual pathway — Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas in Business and Computer Science leading to Year 3 entry at UK universities; and (3) Canada bachelor's degree — formal completion partnerships with International Business University (IBU) and Yorkville University.
Is there a limit on how many partners UPI Study accepts per city?
Yes. UPI Study caps partners at 4 per city and 7 per state in smaller markets. This is intentional — it keeps the network exclusive, protects your territory, and ensures UPI Study Center accreditation carries genuine value rather than being diluted by saturation.
Is every applicant accepted?
No. UPI Study conducts a formal verification review of every application. We assess your business type, market, geographic availability, and delivery capacity. Not every applicant is accepted. If your city has already reached its partner cap, you'll be waitlisted. This exclusivity protects the value of the accreditation for all existing partners.
What does onboarding look like after I'm accepted?
After acceptance: Step 1 — pay the $500 accreditation fee. Step 2 — sign the MOU. Step 3 — complete UPI Study's partner onboarding covering course delivery, student enrollment systems, transcript processes, and marketing materials. Step 4 — receive your UPI Study Center accreditation badge and go live.
Partnering with UPI and becoming a UPI-verified study abroad consultancy offers unparalleled benefits. In an uncertain industry, where students often fall prey to misleading agents prioritizing commissions over education quality, a UPI verification stands as a beacon of trust and integrity.
As a verified partner, you gain exclusive access to the UPI Study Board's courses, setting you apart in the market and providing your students with accredited, high-quality educational pathways.
UPI's robust accreditation in the US, UK, and Canada, coupled with our strategic partnerships with over 2800 universities — ensures your consultancy is aligned with the highest educational excellence and credibility standards. Elevate your consultancy's reputation and offerings by partnering with UPI, where integrity meets opportunity.