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WisGrad's mission is to make credible, internationally aligned professional education accessible to students and working professionals across India, with a clear focus on employability and future-facing skills.
WisGrad Education Private Limited is an Indian professional education company, incorporated in Kerala and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam. It is recognised as a startup by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, and is registered under the Kerala Startup Mission.
WisGrad is also developing its presence in the Middle East and North Africa region, reflecting a longer-term ambition to extend accessible, employability-focused education beyond India.
WisGrad exists to bridge international education, local accessibility, employability and social impact.
Creating more accessible routes to international education and professional development, without requiring every learner to study overseas.
Connecting education with practical skills, employability and real employment opportunities.
Preparing learners for emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, cyber security, digital transformation, business and management, and professional skills.
Supporting professionals who need to keep upskilling and reskilling throughout their careers.
The University of West London is a public UK university with a heritage in teaching and professional education stretching back to 1860, with locations in Ealing, Brentford and Reading. It is a member of University Alliance and has approximately 17,000 higher education students.
WisGrad has been appointed as UWL's India-based operator and delivery partner for a portfolio of professional certificate programmes designed to UK Higher Education Framework standards. Programmes are offered online, at WisGrad Campus, Kochi, or in hybrid form, with applied, portfolio-based assessment.
WisGrad's leadership brings complementary experience in education, business and international partnerships. Its development is backed by the Nesto Group (also known as Western International Group), a Dubai-headquartered conglomerate with more than 30 brands and operations in over 90 countries.
Chairman
Founder and Chairman of the Nesto Group (Western International Group), a Dubai-headquartered global conglomerate with operations in more than 90 countries and over 35,000 people. Born in Vadakara, Kerala, he began his career in Bahrain in 1983 and founded GEEPAS in Dubai in 1998. He was named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100 Indian Business Leaders in the Arab World in 2021.
Leadership team
An education and business leader with over 19 years of experience across education, construction, technology and real estate. CEO of LEAMS Education and Vice Chairman of Gamma Holding LLC. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras and a Master's in Strategic Project Management from Heriot-Watt University.
Leadership team
Fourteen years of experience in UK higher education, specialising in strategic planning, university operations, transnational education and quality management. He holds an MSc in Education Management and Leadership and an MBA, is CEO of Habitat GP Education, has held senior roles at London South Bank University's Ajman campus, and played a key role in establishing the University of West London's UAE campus.
Leadership team
Founder of Pan Media and Founder Director of Global Village Media Syndicate, which operate across India and the GCC. His media and advertising experience contributes to WisGrad's strategic development and institutional growth.
Leadership team
More than 20 years of academic experience in higher education, including over a decade in academic leadership, and CMD of Wisdom Education Group with operations across the UAE, Oman and the United Kingdom. He holds a CMA qualification from ICMA Australia and a Master of Commerce from the University of Calicut.
Our campus is at WisGrad Campus, Near Metro Pillar Number 3, Vytilla, Kochi. Get in touch to arrange a visit or to talk about a programme.
