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At ApplyBoard, we believe in unlocking the potential of every aspiring mind.
We enable global access to global education by connecting students, partner institutions, and recruitment partners on one intuitive full-service platform.
ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on one platform.
Founded in 2015 by brothers Martin, Meti, and Massi Basiri, we’ve built partnerships with 1,500+ primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions, and work with 6,500+ recruitment partners to drive diversity on campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.
ApplyBoard has grown to become the world’s largest online platform for international student recruitment, assisting more than 1 million students with their educational journeys. In 2022, ApplyBoard was named one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Canada by Deloitte, ranking #30 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #170 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. This marked the fourth consecutive year that ApplyBoard was recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies.
Our team has grown quickly over the past decade, and we now have 1,000+ team members across the globe. The ApplyBoard headquarters is located in downtown Kitchener, ON, with representatives in more than 30 other countries including India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
Students Helped
Partner Institutions
Recruitment Partners
Team Members Globally
Using the ApplyBoard platform, students discover programs and apply to study at the educational institutions that best meet their background and interests. Our team of experts provide students with support every step of the way, including reviewing their applications, ensuring all documents are submitted, communicating with the institutions, and guiding them as they start their journey abroad!
ApplyBoard works with 6,500+ recruitment partners to make education accessible to students. Through the ApplyBoard platform, recruitment partners can manage student applications and information while staying up-to-date on application statuses. ApplyBoard submits the student’s application to the institution and provides commissions once the student is enrolled.
By working with ApplyBoard, educational institutions gain access to ApplyBoard’s managed network of 6,500+ recruitment partners around the world. ApplyBoard actively recruits students from 150+ countries to bring culture and diversity to campuses. ApplyBoard reviews all applications before submission, ensuring that students are qualified and that applications adhere to the institution’s guidelines.
Our 1,000+ team members are as
diverse as the students we support!
Globally
South Asia
South and East Asia, Africa and Latin America
Full ApplyBoard Integration with TrainHub
ApplyBoard’s First International Alumni of Impact Awards
ApplyBoard India Offices Awarded “Great Place to Work” Certification
ApplyBoard Partners with British Council IELTS
Ranked on Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 for 4th consecutive year
Launch of ApplySolutions
1,500+ team members
Acquisition of TrainHub
Awarded Governor General’s Innovation Award
350,000 Students Helped
Return of Top Recruiters Workshop in South Asia
Honoured with EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups in Canada
Ranked on Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 for 4th consecutive year
Launched Down Under in Australia
Partnered with 7,500 Recruitment Partners
Launched STEM for Change Scholarship Program for Women Studying STEM
Launched ABCC – Canada Course to Enable recruitment partners to Succeed
200,000 Students Helped
$375 Million Series D Funding
1,000 Team Members
Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Startups
ApplyBoard Ranks #7 on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program
Rt. Hon. Jo Johnson Appointed Chairman of Advisory Board
Opened Office in India
400 Team Members
100,000 Students Helped
$100 Million Series C Funding
Ranked #3 on LinkedIn Top Startups
Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Tech Company in Canada, #14 in North America, by Deloitte
Moved into 50,000 Sq. Ft. Frederick St. Office
$55 Million Series B Funding
Named Canada’s Fastest Growing Tech Company by Deloitte
330 Team Members
70,000 Students Helped
Meti and Massi Basiri Included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30
$17 Million Series A Funding
20,000 Students Helped
75 Team Members
ApplyBoard Founded
Are you a student looking to study in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, or Ireland? Register to launch your journey now!
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