Webster University Partners with PSB Academy to Offer US Degrees in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – Webster
University, United States and PSB Academy, one of Singapore’s leading private
education institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore
opportunities to collaborate. As part of their memorandum of understanding
signed yesterday evening, Webster University and PSB Academy intend to develop
and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Singapore subject to
approval by the relevant regulatory agencies.

 

Webster University
has more than a 100 year history with international education, starting with
hosting international students from Europe within a few years of its opening
and later establishing one of the first international faculty exchange programmes
in the United States. Today, Webster has locations in Austria, The Netherlands,
China, Switzerland, Thailand, Ghana, Greece, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well
as exchange agreements with more than two dozen other institutions around the
world. Singapore as a new location will offer students and faculty numerous
opportunities to learn in one of the most multicultural nations in the world.

 

“This is an exciting
opportunity for Webster University that will offer new opportunities for
research and study abroad for students, faculty and staff in a country that has
long been seen as the gateway between Eastern and Western economies for nearly
a century,” said Webster University President Julian Z. Schuster. “Singapore is
strategically positioned in the heart of Asia and is internationally recognised
as the epicentre of business in the region outside of Hong Kong, making it a
perfect location to study business and technology with a strong emphasis on the
international arena.”

 

“Singapore is
considered one of the most culturally diverse nations in Asia and multiculturalism
is protected in its constitution, which will further augment Webster’s
reputation as an institution that offers a broad perspective on international
issues,” said Ryan Guffey, director of Webster Thailand. “The country’s
reputation for international investment and trade means that there will be many
diverse global internship opportunities available to Webster students in
Singapore and throughout the region.”

 

Established in 1964,
PSB Academy focuses on what really matters: performance in the New Economy. The
Academy is recognised as a leading private education institution in Singapore,
which provides quality education to shape and nurture future-ready graduates
with the necessary skills and tools to stay relevant in a digitally-driven
economy. Today, the Academy hosts over 12,000 students from 50 nationalities
with its slate of certificate, diploma, degree, and short courses. It also has
a strong network of industry partners to prepare its students for the
workforce.

 

“At PSB Academy, we
are committed to offering our student community transnational education
opportunities, and thus are excited to work with Webster University, who share
the same values of delivering quality education in the rapidly expanding
region. We hope that our students with Webster University will be able to reap
the benefits of both Western and Asian perspectives in their education,
including student exchange opportunities at the University’s other locations,
and become well-rounded professionals in the global workforce,” said PSB Academy
CEO Derrick Chang.

Singapore is a
city-state with a population of approximately six million people. While
geographically small, it has an impressive impact on the world economy. Listed
as one of the most modern countries in the world, it boasts the second-highest
gross domestic product per population in the world. The country is also
considered a major influencer in trade in the region, in part due to its
location. Located just south of Malaysia and near Indonesia, it is bordered by
the South China Sea and within easy travel distance of Southeast Asia, China,
India and Australia.

 

English is the most
prominent language spoken, followed by Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. With a
parliamentarian republic, Singapore reports some of the world’s longest life
expectancies, fastest internet connection speeds and lowest infant mortality
rates in the world. Its education system is also ranked by numerous
international organisations as the best in all of Asia.