We're ApplyBoard
We empower people around the world to study abroad and access the best education.
Our Story
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.
What We Do
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.
At ApplyBoard, We’re Committed to Our Values
Helping Students Achieve Success
Caring About Each Other
Delivering A+ Customer Experience
Taking Ownership
Innovating and Improving
Making Work Fun
Fast Facts
1,000,000+
Students Assisted
1,500+
Partner Schools
6,500+
Recruitment Partners
1,000+
Team Members Globally
Team Members Worldwide
Our 1,000+ team members are as
diverse as the students we support!
1,000+
Globally
200+
South Asia
25+
South and East Asia, Africa and Latin America
Our History
March 2023
Full ApplyBoard Integration with TrainHub
June 2023
ApplyBoard’s First International Alumni of Impact Awards
July 2023
ApplyBoard India Offices Awarded “Great Place to Work” Certification
October 2023
ApplyBoard Partners with British Council IELTS
November 2023
Ranked on Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 for 4th consecutive year
January 2022
Launch of ApplySolutions
February 2022
1,500+ team members
March 2022
Acquisition of TrainHub
April 2022
Awarded Governor General’s Innovation Award
May 2022
350,000 Students Helped
June 2022
Return of Top Recruiters Workshop in South Asia
July 2022
Honoured with EY Entrepreneur of the Year
October 2022
Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups in Canada
November 2022
Ranked on Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 for 4th consecutive year
January 2021
Launched Down Under in Australia
February 2021
Partnered with 7,500 Recruitment Partners
March 2021
Launched STEM for Change Scholarship Program for Women Studying STEM
April 2021
Launched ABCC – Canada Course to Enable recruitment partners to Succeed
May 2021
200,000 Students Helped
June 2021
$375 Million Series D Funding
June 2021
1,000 Team Members
October 2021
Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Startups
November 2021
ApplyBoard Ranks #7 on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program
February 2020
Rt. Hon. Jo Johnson Appointed Chairman of Advisory Board
March 2020
Opened Office in India
March 2020
400 Team Members
April 2020
100,000 Students Helped
May 2020
$100 Million Series C Funding
October 2020
Ranked #3 on LinkedIn Top Startups
November 2020
Ranked #2 Fastest Growing Tech Company in Canada, #14 in North America, by Deloitte
January 2019
Moved into 50,000 Sq. Ft. Frederick St. Office
May 2019
$55 Million Series B Funding
November 2019
Named Canada’s Fastest Growing Tech Company by Deloitte
December 2019
330 Team Members
December 2019
70,000 Students Helped
December 2019
Meti and Massi Basiri Included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30
May 2018
$17 Million Series A Funding
December 2018
20,000 Students Helped
June 2016
75 Team Members
April 2015
ApplyBoard Founded
Get Started with ApplyBoard
Students
Are you a student looking to study abroad in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or Ireland? Register to let our team of experts guide you through your journey.
Partner Institutions
Become an ApplyBoard partner institution to diversify your campus by attracting qualified students from around the world. Complete this form and our Partner Relations team will be in touch.
Recruitment Partners
Do you recruit prospective students who want to study in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or Ireland? Register to become an ApplyBoard recruitment partner.
