University of East London USA at The River
The River and University of East London USA are creating new opportunities for students, alumni, working professionals and employers across Florida’s Treasure Coast.
This partnership brings undergraduate degree-completion, graduate, professional and executive education opportunities to The River’s campuses. It combines local access to education with international connections and a careers-first approach.
A New Pathway for the Treasure Coast
The River has a strong history of opening pathways into higher education and working with regional employers. Through this partnership with UEL USA, students completing associate degrees or other college-level study will have new routes into university education without leaving the Treasure Coast.
Graduates and working professionals will have greater access to advanced study and professional development closer to home. Employers will have new opportunities to develop existing talent, recruit skilled graduates and work with higher education to address changing workforce needs.
UEL USA students at The River’s campuses will also have the opportunity to study for one semester at the University of East London in London at no additional tuition cost.
Why Choose This Pathway?
Continue your education locally
Explore bachelor’s completion and graduate education opportunities while remaining connected to the Treasure Coast community.
Develop career-focused skills
Programs and courses are designed to support career advancement, leadership and emerging workforce needs.
Access global opportunities
Continue your education close to home while connecting with an internationally recognized university.
Find options for professional growth
Choose from degree programs and professional or executive education opportunities based on your goals.
Available Programs
Recruitment for approved degree programs opens for the January 2027 intake. Professional and executive education courses are available now.
- Marketing
- Digital Media and Communications Enterprise
- Applied Behavioral Science
- Professional MBA
- Master’s in Marketing
- Master’s in Cyber Security
- Master’s in Media and Communications
- Master’s in Esports Management
- Master’s in Public Health
Advance your career with Professional Development certificates that provide graduate-level learning. Deepen your understanding of how to work with and communicate data through the following courses:
- Big Data Analytics
- Leadership, Stakeholders, and Data Analytics
- Data in Context: Strategies for Effective Communication
These courses offer a flexible, blended learning experience with online and in person components, giving you the opportunity to practically apply your knowledge. Designed with full-time working professionals in mind.
Contact the team at professionaleducation@uelusa.org.
Who Should Consider This Opportunity?
This partnership may be right for you if you are:
- Completing an associate degree or other college-level study
- Ready to continue toward a bachelor’s degree
- Interested in graduate education
- A working professional seeking career advancement
- Looking to build new skills through professional or executive education
- An employer interested in developing your workforce
Opportunities for Employers
The River and UEL USA will work with regional employers to shape future education opportunities around local workforce needs.
Employers can explore opportunities to support employee development, connect with skilled graduates and help inform programs that respond to the region’s changing workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UEL USA?
UEL USA is a private, not-for-profit higher education institution established in Florida by the University of East London. It works with educational and industry partners to expand opportunities for students and employers across Florida.
What is the partnership between The River and UEL USA?
The partnership brings undergraduate degree-completion, graduate, professional and executive education opportunities to The River’s campuses for students, alumni, working professionals and employers across the Treasure Coast.
Who delivers the degree programs?
Global Institute of Sport is a Florida-licensed higher education institution delivering the approved degree programs described on this page in partnership with UEL USA.
When can I apply for degree programs?
Recruitment for approved degree programs opens for the January 2027 intake.
Are professional and executive education courses available now?
Yes. Professional and executive education courses are available now.
What programs are available?
The initial undergraduate portfolio includes Marketing, Digital Media and Communications Enterprise, and Applied Behavioral Science. The initial graduate portfolio includes a Professional MBA and master’s degrees in Marketing, Cyber Security, Media and Communications, Esports Management and Public Health.
Can students study in London?
UEL USA students at The River’s campuses will have the opportunity to study for one semester at the University of East London in London at no additional tuition cost. Eligibility, travel and other details will be shared with prospective students.
Who should request information?
Students interested in further education, graduates considering advanced study, working professionals and employers interested in workforce development are encouraged to request information.
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