The roots of the University of Wolverhampton lie in the 19th century. The University of Wolverhampton is a dynamic, innovative and business focused university in the Centre of England. With over 23,000 students from 100 different countries - including around 2,500 overseas students - our students become part of a learning community that promotes knowledge, innovation and enterprise. With 150 years of pioneering education for all, the University is now a global provider of entrepreneurial education. The University has areas of research ranked among the best in the world. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) ranked eight of 11 areas of research as world-leading. The University of Wolverhampton performs a vital role in the delivery of high quality education and training in the UK and the wider global community. With 150 years of experience, we aim to support and transform the lives of those who engage with us through knowledge, innovation and enterprise. The University has around 2,500 overseas students studying with us in the UK, with many more benefiting from our transnational education. Our internationally important research focuses on aspects of life that affect us all. UK and global businesses come to us because we provide them with solutions that tackle the complexities of the international workplace and help them to sustain their future. The pool of eminent personalities who have been honored doctorate from University of Wolverhampton includes Sri. Pranab Mukharjee (President of India), His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Deputy Prime Minister of UAE), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (Former President of India), Sri. Arun Jaitley (Opposition Leader, Rajya Sabha - India), Sri. N. Ram (Chief Editor - The Hindu, English Daily) and Mr. Frew McMillan (Five time Wimbledon Champion – South Africa) etc.