Warnborough University

About

Warnborough College, often mistakenly referred to as 'Warnborough University,' is a private educational institution located in Oxford, UK, primarily catering to international students. It is best known for its intensive English language courses, foundation programmes designed for university entry, and vocational qualifications in areas like business and hospitality. While not a degree-granting university in the traditional UK sense, it has a long history of supporting international students with pathway programmes and has offered distance learning options. The college provides dedicated support for international students, including visa assistance, accommodation services, and a multicultural learning environment. Its distinctive characteristic is its specialized focus on preparing non-native English speakers for higher education and professional careers through tailored programmes.

Background

Warnborough College (also known as Warnborough University) is an unaccredited institution of higher education with offices in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Warnborough College was founded in Oxford, England, in 1973. Despite being unaffiliated with the University of Oxford, the College was accused by a number of its students to have misrepresented itself as an accredited institution with an association with Oxford University. In the 1990s, a number of legal actions were taken out against the College, resulting in a $300,000 judgment for restitution, a $40,000 fine by the United States Department of Education, and the revocation of Warnborough's ability to take part in United States federal financial assistance programmes. In 1996, Warnborough had gone into liquidation, and the founders moved to Australia, later opening Warnborough University and successive Warnborough College branches, all of which are unaccredited.

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