ApplyBoard Inc. (“ApplyBoard”), the leading worldwide student mobility platform, has recently announced Germany as a new study abroad location. This milestone expands the company’s footprint in Europe and marks its first non-Anglophone region, demonstrating its dedication to meet changing student demands and preferences.
Germany will welcome approximately 400,000 international students in 2025, joining Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia as ApplyBoard’s existing destinations. The firm is collaborating with more than ten German higher education institutions, with more to come.
As global student mobility is set to double in the coming years, students are increasingly looking for exceptional study abroad experiences. International students continue to be powerful drivers of innovation and cultural exchange, unlocking potential for their host and home countries. Through its growing German higher education institutions network, ApplyBoard facilitates these connections, enabling more qualified students to access Germany’s world-class educational opportunities.
Meti Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, commented on the expansion plans:
International students drive demand for diverse study destinations. Our expansion into Germany responds directly to student preferences—in our Fall 2024 Pulse Survey, over 50% of students expressed high interest in studying there. This launch marks our sixth destination and advances our strategy to support 20 study destinations by 2030.
According to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2024 Recruitment Partner Pulse Survey, 72% of education counsellors believe Germany is the most affordable study destination among the company’s six destination nations. This affordability, combined with Germany’s good academic reputation and career opportunities, makes it an appealing alternative for overseas students seeking a quality education.
Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard empowers students worldwide to access the best education by simplifying the search for and application for study abroad and the acceptance process. Since its inception in 2015, the platform has helped more than 1 million students from over 150 countries access global education opportunities across its partner network of 1,500+ institutions. The company’s expansion into Germany aligns with its mission to break down barriers to education and create more diverse opportunities for international students.
