Primegate Consultancy (PGC) is a study abroad and overseas education consultancy representing a growing portfolio of higher-education institutions across Malta, the UAE, Italy and Switzerland. If you are a student or family, these are the universities and colleges you can apply to through PGC. If you are an education agent, these are the institutions you can recruit for by partnering with us. If you are a university or college, this is the representation PGC can provide for your institution.
Primegate Consultancy (PGC) has spent thirty years building direct relationships with universities, colleges and awarding bodies - the foundation of any dependable study abroad consultancy. As an overseas education consultancy, PGC doesn't just advise; for institutions like IDEA College, Malta and IDEA Academy, UAE, PGC is the appointed Exclusive Representative Office, meaning applications, admissions guidance and enrolment support all run through a single accountable partner. Every institution PGC represents is independently accredited - through recognised national and international bodies including Malta's MFHEA and Dubai's KHDA - so students, agents and universities alike are working with a consultancy built on verified, recognised partnerships rather than a directory of listings.
PGC is the appointed Exclusive Representative Office for these higher-education institutions - the single accountable partner for their student recruitment.
Malta, the UAE, Italy and Switzerland are among the best countries to study abroad for EU-recognised, globally accredited qualifications - each represented here by an institution PGC works with directly.
Malta · EU
An MFHEA-accredited higher-education institution (Licence 2014-FHI-015) offering EU-recognised qualifications from MQF 4 to MQF 8 - foundation to doctorate - across healthcare, management, finance, technology and more.
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Dubai · UAE
A KHDA-licensed academy in Dubai (Licence 630698) offering EQF-aligned foundation certificates and diplomas (EQF 4-5) across healthcare, management, finance, digital technology, tourism and logistics - built for flexible, career-friendly study.
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Campania, Italy · Dubai office
An Italian training institute accredited by the Campania Region and recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education - regional healthcare qualifications (OSS/OSA), a culinary academy, and online university degrees through its eCampus University partnership.
View Fondazione Doria →PGC is an appointed Admissions Partner for these universities - working with students and agents to place the right candidates.
Ajman · UAE
A leading UAE university with 9 colleges and 46 accredited programmes, ranked in the QS World University Rankings top 400, with international accreditations including ABET and AACSB.
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Zurich · Switzerland
A modern Swiss business school offering industry-driven Diploma, Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes with flexible learning designed for globally competitive leaders.
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Dubai · UAE
A QS 4-Star university in Dubai International Academic City with 8 colleges and 32+ undergraduate and graduate programmes across business, law, design, media, engineering and security studies.
Enquire / Recruit →Through our ApplyBoard partnership, PGC students can access a wide network of universities and colleges across Canada and the UK - institutions with a strong track record of welcoming international students from South Asia. A selection is shown below.
University of Windsor
Conestoga College
Fanshawe College
Centennial College
St. Clair College
Georgian College
Cape Breton University
Trent University
Thompson Rivers University
Coventry University
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
Ulster University
University of East London
University of Sunderland
Birmingham City UniversityNot sure which institution or programme is right for you? Get in touch and a PGC advisor will guide you from shortlisting through application, offer, visa and enrolment.
Enquire to Apply →Primegate Consultancy works with independent education agents and international student recruitment agencies who want direct access to universities across Malta, the UAE, Italy and Switzerland. As a student recruitment agent partnered with PGC, you get application support, commission clarity and a direct line to the institutions themselves - not a reseller layer. Get in touch and a member of the PGC team will walk you through the partnership, access and support available.
Get in Touch to Recruit →Primegate Consultancy (PGC) is the Exclusive Representative Office for IDEA College Malta, IDEA Academy UAE and Fondazione Doria (Italy), and an Admissions Partner for Ajman University, Alpine Swiss Business School and the American University in the Emirates (AUE). The list grows as new institutions join.
Students and families can enquire through PGC, and we guide you from programme selection through application, offer, visa and enrolment. Get in touch and a PGC advisor will help you find the right institution and programme.
Yes. Agents who wish to recruit students for the institutions PGC represents can get in touch, and a member of the Primegate Consultancy team will reach out to discuss the partnership, access and support.
Yes. Universities, colleges and schools that would like PGC to represent them and recruit students on their behalf can get in touch to discuss a representation or admissions partnership.
PGC advisors provide guidance through the visa process as part of end-to-end application support, though visa decisions are made by the relevant embassy or consulate, not by PGC or the institution. Get in touch for details specific to your destination and institution.
The study abroad application process through PGC starts with a free consultation to shortlist institutions and programmes, followed by application submission, offer management, visa guidance and enrolment support - all handled by a single PGC advisor from first enquiry to arrival.
