Chicago, Illinois, 14 October 2025 – PORTMAN University proudly announces the official launch of its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, marking a transformative milestone in higher education as the world’s first AI-powered accredited university.
The establishment of PORTMAN University LLC in the United States along with the completion of its corporate setup and business banking with the U.S. Bank and East West Bank cements the institution’s operational and financial foundation in the American education landscape.
“Our mission has always been to go beyond education to empower individuals to create wealth, impact, and real change,” said Mr. Ernie Chen, Founder and Executive Chairman of PORTMAN Education Group. “With our official launch in Chicago, PORTMAN University is now strategically positioned at the heart of the United States bridging East and West through AI, entrepreneurship, and global innovation.”
As the world’s first AI-powered accredited university, PORTMAN University seamlessly integrates advanced artificial intelligence into every aspect of its academic ecosystem. Its platform delivers personalised learning experiences, data-driven mentorship, and real-world entrepreneurial education that redefine how knowledge is delivered and applied.
The university offers a comprehensive range of academic and professional programmes, including the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Executive Diplomas, and various professional certifications. Each programme is meticulously designed to equip learners, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with AI-enhanced skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a global perspective to excel in the evolving digital economy.
The launch of its U.S. headquarters further underscores PORTMAN University’s vision to build a borderless education ecosystem connecting learners, entrepreneurs, and investors across the United States, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
For more information, please contact PORTMAN Education Group at [email protected] or visit portman.university. The university’s global headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
