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Establish a DCUK International Centre

Build a Centre of Doctoral Excellence in Your Region

Doctoral College UK (DCUK) invites universities, higher education providers, research institutes, and education entrepreneurs to join our growing global network by establishing an International Doctoral Centre under the DCUK franchise model.

As a DCUK International Centre, your organisation will gain access to a complete doctoral education framework — combining academic quality, research innovation, and digital learning infrastructure — under the trusted DCUK brand.

What Is a DCUK International Centre?

A DCUK International Centre is a franchised hub of doctoral education and research collaboration, licensed to operate under the standards, policies, and academic governance of Doctoral College UK.

Centres deliver locally supported doctoral study and professional research programmes, supported by DCUK’s global academic network, supervisory training, and online platforms.

Each Centre acts as a bridge between local learners and global scholarship, enabling doctoral candidates to pursue internationally benchmarked research degrees without leaving their region.

Franchise Benefits

Global Brand and Reputation

Operate under the Doctoral College UK name, supported by the MyDoctorate.org online ecosystem.
Gain instant credibility, visibility, and access to a global community of researchers, supervisors, and industry partners.

Academic Framework & Quality Support

Access a validated doctoral framework aligned with international standards (UK FHEQ Level 8 / SCQF Level 12).
Receive academic handbooks, policies, templates, and assessment guidelines.
Participate in quality assurance reviews and continuous improvement support from DCUK’s academic board.

Comprehensive Digital Infrastructure

Use the MyDoctorate.org online platform for student registration, supervision management, and research progress tracking.
Integrate online libraries, digital classrooms, and research databases into your centre’s operations.

Training and Capacity Building

Receive initial and ongoing training for your academic and administrative teams.
Access DCUK-led workshops on doctoral supervision, research ethics, assessment, and student experience.
Gain mentoring support from senior academic partners and adjunct faculty.

Business Development and Growth

Access a proven model for sustainable doctoral education delivery.
Generate new revenue streams through tuition, short courses, and professional research programmes.
Benefit from ongoing marketing, recruitment, and global promotional support via the DCUK network.

Ideal Franchise Partners

We welcome proposals from:

Universities seeking to expand their postgraduate research offer internationally.
Private education providers aiming to deliver high-quality doctoral training aligned to UK standards.
Research institutes or innovation hubs wanting to formalise their research supervision and doctoral pathways.
Educational entrepreneurs or investors with the infrastructure and vision to establish a regional doctoral centre.

How It Works

Expression of Interest – Submit an initial proposal outlining your institution’s vision and capability.
Evaluation and Approval – DCUK reviews your academic, financial, and operational readiness.
Franchise Agreement – On approval, your organisation becomes an authorised DCUK International Centre.
Launch and Support – Receive full onboarding, training, and launch assistance from the DCUK Global Office.

Why Choose DCUK?

A trusted UK-based doctoral education provider with a global outlook.
A complete, ready-to-deploy academic and digital infrastructure.
A supportive international network committed to quality, innovation, and knowledge impact.

Become a DCUK International Centre

Join us in shaping the future of doctoral education worldwide.
With the DCUK Franchise Model, you can deliver world-class doctoral programmes, build regional research capacity, and empower scholars to transform knowledge into impact.
Enquire today to explore how to establish a Doctoral College UK International Centre in your region.