Photo (from left to right): University of Chichester Director of Education Policy, Quality and Partnerships, Ms Katie Akerman; SEGi University & Colleges Managing Director (Group Operations, Globalisation and Digitalisation), Ms Stella Lau; University of Chichester Vice Chancellor, Professor Symeon Dagkas; SEGi University Vice Chancellor, Datin Professor Mariani Md Nor; University of Chichester Executive Dean for Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Professor Antonina Pereira; SEGi University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Innovation), Professor Srikumar Chakravarthi.
SEGi University officially launched its Dual Award Degree partnership with the University of Chichester on 26 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in SEGi’s globalization strategy.
Through this collaboration, SEGi University will offer Dual Award Degrees in partnership with University of Chichester across key disciplines including Business, Accounting, Hospitality, Engineering and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students enrolled in these programmes will graduate with two degree certificates within the same period of study, one awarded by SEGi University and the other by the University of Chichester in the United Kingdom.
This initiative reflects SEGi’s commitment to bringing world recognised universities and globally benchmarked qualifications directly onto its Malaysian campuses, making international academic excellence more accessible without requiring students to study abroad.
University of Chichester: Top Rated University in the United Kingdom
The University of Chichester is widely recognised for teaching excellence and student satisfaction:
- Ranked #6 in the United Kingdom for Teaching Quality in the National Student Survey
- Awarded Gold, the highest rating for Teaching Excellence under the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
- Ranked among the UK Top 30 universities in the Guardian University Guide
- Named “University of the Year” for Teaching Excellence by the Daily Mail University Guide 2026
These accolades reinforce the strength of the academic experience that SEGi students will now access through this dual award pathway. 
Photo: University of Chichester Vice Chancellor, Professor Symeon Dagkas, addressing the audience at the Launching.
A Strong Alliance in Global Education
The partnership extends beyond degree certification. Both institutions are committed to expanding academic and research collaboration through:
• Student exchange opportunities
• Staff mobility programmes
• Joint research initiatives
• Shared academic development
This launch signals not just a programme expansion, but a deepened academic alliance aimed at nurturing globally competitive graduates.
