The educational group led by Florida Global University (FGU – USA), through its strategic alliance with Postgradum University (Spain), is inaugurating its office in Europe and boosting its presence on “the old continent.”
This milestone not only consolidates an expansion strategy in the European market but also marks a new era of sustainable growth for both educational groups. Furthermore, this move allows FGU to offer its North American academic programs from its facilities in Madrid, Spain—a 315-square-meter campus in Madrid-Ventas and its administrative headquarters in the KPMG Tower, Spain’s largest skyscraper.
FGU’s European Expansion Strategy
With this inauguration, Florida Global University and its Educational Group—backed by more than 40 years of experience in private education and an average of 200,000 alumni in its international academic ecosystem—are significantly strengthening their presence in Europe. This alliance makes it possible to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees to the European community. It also provides access to the academic offerings of the educational group’s affiliated institutes, including: Continuing education programs like International Specializations from the Center of Education and Leadership (CEL). The Regular English Program from Celanguage. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees, along with International Certification Seminars, from Universidad Tecnológica Baden Powell (UTBP, Mexico). The special “Dual Diploma” high school program from American Elite School (AES). The special “Professional Scholarship Program” (PSP by FGU), ideal for visionary young people under 21 who want to secure their professional lives as global leaders in high-demand fields.
Additionally, this partnership offers dynamic access to the Spanish healthcare training sector through Postgradum’s leadership in this area.
“This alliance represents a fundamental step in our internationalization strategy in Europe. Through Postgradum, we can offer our programs of academic excellence with the guarantee of quality and local market knowledge that characterizes our strategic partner” highlighted Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr., Rector-President of FGU and CEO of the Educational Group.
Postgradum’s Leadership
FGU, through CEL, has been a loyal supporter of Postgradum’s growth and has particularly valued the work done by the group of Galician nobility that controls Postgradum’s shareholding. Under the visionary leadership of Benlly Hidalgo García-Luengo Álvarez, the company has undergone an extraordinary transformation: from the first founding agreement with AMIR-UDIMA to now becoming the Official Academic Hub of the FGU-led Educational Group in Spain. This trajectory includes five consecutive years of double-digit annual growth, several awards for educational excellence, the EQUAC recognition from the Quality of Education Accreditation Commission, and record growth in the last year that has consolidated its position as a national leader in postgraduate healthcare training.
A Consolidated Alliance
This formalization as an Official Academic Hub culminates years of successful collaboration between the two institutions. Postgradum has endorsed all its academic training with Florida Global University, certified by the Center of Education and Leadership, demonstrating the strength of this academic partnership.
“I am very grateful for the relationship we have built over the years. This great step allows us to offer our students the official North American Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Florida Global University, taking our training to a new level of excellence and international projection” stated Benlly Hidalgo García-Luengo Álvarez, CEO of the Postgradum Group.
Impact on the European Educational Market
This expansion positions Florida Global University and its educational group as a valuable academic benchmark with a significant physical presence in Spain. It offers European students and professionals direct access to quality American higher education without the need for international travel.