INTO University Partnerships has launched a first-of-its-kind digital community platform for international students to revolutionize how students access information and support throughout their overseas academic journey.
The INTO Community platform is a hub for international students to interact and engage with their cohort and faculty in real-time, regardless of location. Designed for a seamless experience like top social platforms, the community hub will allow students access to resources, events, job opportunities, mentors and more. International students can use various services such as personalized advice and assistance on visa requirements, housing arrangements and access to expert advisors. They can join the INTO Community right at the initial stages of their international education journey and continue to be part of it to the alumni stage.
Speaking about the development, Chief Executive Officer of INTO, John Sykes, said:
INTO Community elevates student support and success to a whole new level through the power of technology. The innovation combines the dynamism and functionality of social media with INTO’s unrivalled knowledge of students’ needs and expectations. This can transform students’ experience and boost their academic and career success.
The INTO Community platform has been rolled out at INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), INTO London, INTO Newcastle, Coventry University, and The University of Australia’s UWA College. Some 2,000 students have already joined INTO Community, hoping to onboard half its centre partners in the UK, US and Australia by the end of 2024. By then, INTO expects to form a community of 6,000+ active members.
According to the company, students with offers, current students and alumni can access the private and invite-only channel from the initial stages of their international education journey through to the alumni stage.
Chief Product Officer of INTO, Namrata Sarmah, added:
In addition to being a great resource for students, the platform is also a huge asset for partnering universities. By forging deeper emotional connections from the beginning, the platform enables stronger engagement, enhancing conversion and enrollment rates. It also helps students stay in their confirmed programmes.
INTO partnerships empower universities to recruit international students with unparalleled reach, control and transparency. Its global recruitment network, digital platforms and forensic insights strengthen universities’ presence in key and emerging markets, while its focus on student success supports academic and career achievement on campus. The company has helped more than 130,000 students from 190 countries on their journey towards their future careers.
