Global education provider, Study Group, has signed with Sugar House Island to operate a new London campus on behalf of the University of Huddersfield.

Study Group will take 10,604sq ft at Chimney Walk, the island’s latest and largest phase of commercial development.

The deal marks the latest milestone in Stratford’s growing education and innovation offer, following the arrival of UCL East and London College of Fashion to the area.

Sugar House Island was granted dual-use status on two of its buildings earlier this year, allowing both office and education occupiers to operate from the site.

In partnership with the University of Huddersfield, Study Group will take the space to create a new satellite campus for postgraduate international students.

The university will offer courses across fields including management, international business, computing, and marketing.

The Cat A offices front onto Stratford High Street, with ground-floor units set to be occupied by a mix of cafes, restaurants, shops, and services.

Michael Cronin, head of portfolio at Vastint UK, said: “At Sugar House Island we are a significant way into the 26-acre masterplan with a vision to transform this once-industrial site into a vibrant community and thriving hub for learning, creativity, enterprise and innovation.

“Acquiring dual-use status on key buildings in Chimney Walk has futureproofed our development, creating a flexible environment where education and business can converge.

“With its unrivalled access to talent, its excellent transport links, and its proximity to all the leisure, entertainment, and green space that Stratford has to offer, Sugar House Island as a truly-unique opportunity for businesses and organisations alike.”

July Behl, chief partnerships officer at Study Group, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with the University of Huddersfield to establish a London location for them.

“It was essential to find a location with impeccable international connections and an exciting offer and amenities for students.

“The purpose of our new business-focused campus at Sugar House Island is to put employability for our postgraduate students first, so, most importantly, the island’s proximity to the capital’s financial district was imperative for us.”

Sugar House Island is a 26-acre mixed-use neighbourhood.

The Island is a five-minute walk from Pudding Mill Lane station and a 15-minute walk from Stratford station, the sixth-busiest railway station in the UK.

The leasing agent for Chimney Walk is Compton and Colliers.