Laureate Education, Inc. has recently signed up ?stanbul Bilgi University as its partner from Turkey. This announcement was made by Douglas Becker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Education. ?stanbul Bilgi University is a non-profit foundation university and is one of the top private universities in Turkey. Laureate Education, Inc. on the other hand is a global education player providing superb university experience to over 240,000 students through its global network of accredited universities – both campus-based and online.

As part of the deal, ?stanbul Bilgi University will have increased access to online education, dual-degree programs and study abroad programs. The students of the university will now also be able to get global career placement from other network institutions worldwide. It is being felt that both the parties stand to gain from each others reputation and area of expertise. Best Graduate School Guide reports:

Through online universities, Laureate offers the growing population of non-traditional, working-adult students the convenience and flexibility of distance learning to pursue undergraduate, master’s and doctorate degree programs in major career fields including engineering, education, business, and healthcare.