AHZ Associates is one of the largest UK university representatives in international recruitment. We offer high-quality professional UK university admission counselling services to prospective students across the world on behalf of our university partners. Our main strength is offering localised support on a global scale. Our expert team have all graduated from UK universities and our credentials include British Council Education UK Agents Training Certificate, Partner Agency Certificate ENGLISH UK, accredited IELTS examination centre and UCAS international Teacher and Adviser status. We have been serving prospective students to extend their knowledge of higher education exclusively within the UK since 2012. We look forward to working together with the UK sector to achieve your recruitment goals.

GEDU is committed to changing lives through education by making fundamental differences in living standards and improving access to learning globally. It cultivates exceptional higher education and professional development through its diverse portfolio of institutions in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Providing a wide range of career-focused specialisms to over 40,000 students, GEDU’s global portfolio includes GBS UK, GBS Dubai and GBS Malta — specialising in formative education experiences from diploma courses to the master’s level. English Path (EP) provides expertise in English language training with campuses in leading global locations. Schiller International University has four campuses in the USA and Europe that provide rich international educational experiences to its students. École de Management Appliqué (EMA) is a Paris-based school of Applied Management with specialisations in Law, Economics and Arts & Culture. MLA College in Plymouth, UK, is known for its maritime courses and the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) in Brisbane offers courses in acting, screen production, and song and dance.

BPO Intelligence offers an infinite array of solutions to meet the needs of education marketers. Leveraging a deep understanding of the industry and the student lifecycle, we deliver highly innovative solutions to reduce costs, provide end-to-end engagement and deliver greater peace of mind.

We have grown into a global business, producing and delivering material across 164 countries. This includes access to digital solutions, creative and design services as well as offering printing, warehousing and distribution services.

Sponsor of Digital innovation of the year - learning
GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools, global education leaders, are shaping the future of healthcare and veterinary sciences. Our three partner institutions prioritize quality academia, student support, research, and clinical practice, ensuring our diverse learners and alumni are practice-ready to make a global impact. GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools is a proud member of the Global University Systems network of over 40 post-secondary institutions worldwide.

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 1,750+ primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions, and work with 10,000+ recruitment partners to drive diversity on campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.

Since the establishment of the first Hti office in 2006, setting new benchmarks in service, professionalism and ethical standards has been the key to Hti’s success. Long-term formal alliances, new Hti offices in both major student markets and destination countries and the delivery of marketing expertise and consultancy services in all major global markets, saw Hti enrol 11,500 new students in 2023 resulting in 18,000 new course starters. Recognised by our institutional and recruitment partners as one of the leading international education consultancy companies in the world, HTI’s exceptional growth and professionalism raises the standard for student recruitment in the international education industry.

IBT College is an award-winning career college based in Toronto, Canada. We offer a variety of quality diplomas and micro-credentials in Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Flight Attendant, Healthcare, Film and Information Technology. Since 2001, IBT College has welcomed International Students from over 80 countries to our campus. IBT College was the winner of the PIEoneer Award for Digital Innovation in Learning for our use of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and AI to create micro-credentials that can be used any where in the world. By employing digital technologies to create relevant, contextual and up-to-date learning experiences, students are offered more realistic hands-on learning opportunities for greater student achievement. IBT College curricula is available to license to partners worldwide. We provide training and guidance through the process of integrating AR/VR into your respective faculties after experiencing its use through our training programs. We are currently working with over 25+ partner schools, governments and industries around the world.

Defined by the spirit of innovation and enterprise, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative, vocation-first educational force for more than 70 years. From our start as a leading educator within Britain’s aeronautical industry to our extensive offering today, we have always specialised in providing the environment and expertise needed to power every kind of potential.

For our thriving community of more than 36,000 students from over 140 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in groundbreaking research with real-world impact. Students have access to more than 550 career-focused degree options and a chance to study at more than 170 universities worldwide, using outstanding, true to life facilities. Herts is the only university to be awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise this year, recognition for how it has grown its international community, and an extensive overseas partner network delivering the University's education.

Unizportal is a virtual portal that has been conceptualized to connect students aspiring to enhance their education abroad with the most prestigious universities in Canada, UK, Australia, USA, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain,Turkey, Cyprus, Dubai and Singapore with Student recruitment consultants that are best suited to cater to their specific needs. Our tailored Mobile App has been designed to simplify and customize the process of searching relevant information and apply to several universities with a distinctive Unizportal profile.
Unizportal is recruiting students from countries such as Canada, UAE, Philippines, Nigeria,Pakistan, Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,Thailand, Vietnam and India etc. through STUDENT RECRUITMENT PARTNERS. Our in-country marketing representatives can help students in making their application and apply for a visa, as well as offering important advice on travel and studying abroad. Our staff frequently travel around the world to forge new partnerships and connections, ensuring our ongoing reputation as a genuinely Ed-Tech platform. They're always happy to meet prospective students to give advice and information.

4stay, a SaaS-enabled online marketplace for students and intern housing. 4stay offers several housing solutions for educational institutions including sourcing student housing with developers and landlords, investment, and development opportunities for long-term growth, as well as technology solutions to help students and administrators book and manage housing.

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Education in Ireland is the national brand responsible for the promotion of Irish Higher Education Institutions overseas. EII supports Ireland's 26 universities, institutes of technology, and private colleges in their recruitment, marketing, and partnership efforts across the globe through a variety of events and initiatives. Irish institutions welcome international students for undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad, and English language programs on our campuses.

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Global Education Alliance is one of Asia’s largest education platforms offering institutions leading support services in marketing, recruitment, enrolment, staffing, in country teaching and post arrival student support. As the pioneer of the B2B solutions, GEA now operates B2C and B2S (Schools) divisions and has more than 20 years history in key markets which today span mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Mongolia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
GEA recognize the importance of the trust institutions, partners and students place in our team and is committed to 5 central pillars with which to serve –
Compliance, Diversity, Transparency, Innovation and Growth. GEA are delighted to once again partner with the PIE and look forward to an even more successful 2025 for our global partners and our students.

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HOQUE CONSULTANCY is a leading international education consultancy, head office in London, UK and a global network of offices including USA, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Our mission is to extend this trajectory into the future and emerge as the leading global education consultancy firm dedicated to ensuring that international students, regardless of location, can effortlessly apply to world reputed University programmes. Our team of highly skilled and fully trained counsellors, most of whom have previously studied overseas, are able to offer a premium and free service to international students matching them with the most suitable Universities. We have been working very closely with our institutional partners and international students to support them in their chosen programme to fulfil their future aspirations. We work closely with and develop meaningful relationships with our University partners and in the 2021-22 academic years were honoured with several awards from our partners in recognition of our outstanding performance and student quality.

Sponsor of Photo Booth and Language training provider of the year
IELTS is the world’s most trusted English language test for higher education and global migration; delivered at over 1,600 locations in over 140 countries and accepted by over 11,000 organisations globally, including more than 3,400 institutions in the U.S. Millions of tests are taken each year by people seeking to demonstrate English language proficiency for education, migration or employment. The British Council; IDP IELTS; and Cambridge University Press & Assessment jointly own IELTS.

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LSBU Global delivers Transnational Education across the globe using a matrix of services and partnerships, particularly based on our digital strategy and focus on professional technical qualifications. Digital technology provides greater opportunities for overseas students to access high quality education, and when used effectively it can greatly enhance a student’s learning experience. It is an expansive, ambitious, and challenging initiative based on proven success. It takes the LSBU model and refines it for the benefit of the partners it operates with, and the places where it engages.  LSBU Global is an expanding network of centres worldwide such as Germany, Poland, Ukraine, China, Bahrain, Uzbekistan, Egypt and UK. LSBU Global has built quality relationships with institutions globally, leading to broad engagement and sustainable partnerships. With partners spanning the world, LSBU Global has a wealth of experience developing and delivering high quality transnational education to students.

Sponsor of Membership organisation of the year
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We are dedicated to supporting the UK’s international education sector by marketing UK education globally and working with international students and those that influence them influencers to ensure that the UK remains a world-class study destination. We support international strategies by providing market intelligence and insight and facilitating the foundation of international partnerships which enable the exchange of learning and ideas.

Sponsor of Emerging leader of the year
Surrounded by pristine natural landscape, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities, Cape Breton University (CBU) is home to nearly 5,500 students from more than 55 countries around the world. CBU is committed to the future of Cape Breton Island, innovative economic development, sustainable programming and Indigenous learning leadership. CBU is proud to offer a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, business, health and professional programs. As a university that is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, CBU provides students with the advantage of outstanding experiential learning and undergraduate research opportunities in a supportive academic environment. CBU's programs in diverse fields of study, consistently rank well above the national averages in faculty-student interaction and service learning. The people, cultures, and strong sense of community make Cape Breton University a special place.

Sponsor of Progressive education delivery award
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and applied research, delivering over 270 career-focused programs across six cities in Southwestern Ontario - an area recognized as the Technology Triangle of Canada. Conestoga helps prepare students from over 98 countries for a range of careers – in health and life sciences, engineering, information technology, skilled trades, business, hospitality, community services and creative industries. Conestoga is consistently ranked among the very best of Ontario’s colleges for graduate employment as well as student, graduate and employer satisfaction. Our graduates have the skills to meet today’s labour-market needs and the adaptability to address tomorrow’s challenges.

Sponsor of Digital innovation of the year - student recruitment
The TOEFL® tests open a world of possibilities for over 11,500 institutions globally, with reliable and secure English-language testing options both at test centres and at home. Making the best admissions decisions is vital to your success and having reliable and accurate information about English-language proficiency will help you select and retain the best applicants. Our flagship TOEFL iBT® test (which now includes the Home Edition and Paper Edition), the new TOEFL® Essentials™ test, and tools like TOEFL® Search Service and MyBest® scores continue to help institutions reach the right international students.

Sponsor of Employability international impact award
Fanshawe College Unlocks Potential creating the global talent that fuels the economy in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, throughout the nation, and around the world. How? By generating new and innovative programming where the jobs are, taught by contemporary faculty with the business and industry experience that informs productive futures. Ask one of the over 200,000 proud Fanshawe alumni who are living and working around the world. Fanshawe facilities include state of the art labs focused on technology, health , media and business in addition to all the amenities of a thriving post secondary institution that is central to meeting the needs of employers including award winning Career Services and Graduate Employment Services. Over 20,000 full-time students are enrolled today from over 100 countries. Over 89 % of graduates are successful in finding employment within six months of graduating and 93.8% of employers that are satisfied with the skills of a recent Fanshawe graduate. Fanshawe graduates shape the future of the communities they serve as leaders and innovators in their respective fields.

Sponsor of International alum of the year
HUMBER IS A GLOBAL LEADER
Take theory, add practical learning, state-of-the-art labs and creative spaces and you will unleash innovative and entrepreneurial thinking. Integrate opportunities to move from a certificate to a diploma to a degree and beyond. Add in international partnerships to help you broaden your learning experience and develop intercultural skills – that’s the formula that makes Humber a global leader in polytechnic education. With 33,000 full-time students including over 6,500 international students, we are the largest college in Canada. We offer over 200 full-time programs with over 100 pathways in Canada and abroad. 86.8% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation* and 95% of graduates would recommend Humber to someone else*. From sports to student-run clubs, there is always something to be involved in at Humber. Humber’s International Centre helps international students orientate to life in Canada. *2018-2019 Humber Key Performance Indicator survey results.

Sponsor of PIEoneer of the year
Index Education Services (Sower International Education Group) is a prominent and established international recruiter. Established in 1992, we currently have over 30 years of experience with applications for overseas studies, with offices in China, the U.K, U.S.A, Vietnam and Singapore. As of 2022, Index works closely with over 100 UK universities, including 11 Russell Group universities. Our mantra is simple: Facilitating global education and sowing small seeds for great success in international education within every family.

Sponsor of Outstanding contribution to the industry
Infinite Group has an impeccable and enviable record of 15+ years ,catering the finest opportunities for students, recruitment partners and education providers across the globe, we intend to provide hassle-free and smoother processes by uniting them over one platform : I-UNITE. With 2500+ recruitment partners across the globe, 100+ team members, and 2,00,000+ successful student recruitment we are moving ahead with a vision to Redefine Excellence to optimise the effect of quality education and global opportunities for students across borders.

Sponsor of Innovation of the year - assessment and credentials
Kaplan Testing Services, a subsidiary of Kaplan International Pathways, provides online English language testing solutions for students, education providers and organisations worldwide. Kaplan Test of English, the adaptive online test developed by experts at Kaplan Testing Services, accurately measures English proficiency without needing specific preparation. This, in addition to its on-demand availability, creates a low-stress experience for test takers. Accepted by a growing number of universities globally, Kaplan Test of English enables admissions teams to reach more international students.

Sponsor of Student support award
Oxford International Education Group is a private education company led by a talented team committed to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide. With over 30 years of delivering excellence in education, the company has grown into a global force in international education. We offer routes to higher education through partnerships with universities across the UK, Europe, and the United States, including through our well-known and highly regarded Embedded Pathway Colleges. Through OI Digital Institute, we deliver online academic and vocational courses that provide access to higher education globally, taught by accredited and experienced teachers. Through our new Educational Services Division, we offer a range of services and products in response to the changing recruitment ecosystem, including offshore, out-sourced and “white-label” approaches that support direct recruitment; applications processing, conversion, and enrolment; market entry and in-country platforms; TNE development and delivery; employability and enterprise programmes; and alumni development.

Sponsor of Study abroad and exchange organisation of the year
Pacific Link College (PLC) is a leading Global post-secondary institution with two campuses in Canada and one in United Arab Emirates. Pacific link College is committed to empowering global citizens through innovative education, PLC stands at the forefront of delivering career-focused programs where academic excellence meets real-world relevance. Our dynamic learning environment fosters creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills essential for success in today's rapidly evolving industries. With a high experienced faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a diverse student community, PLC provides an immersive educational experience that prepares individuals for a competitive and interconnected world. PLC also is proud to host more than 2000 students from over 73 countries. Our philanthropic outreach programs reinvest resources in the countries our students come from through scholarships and medical support to orphanages and other organizations in need. PLC proudly supports UNHCR with scholarships to help refugees meet their education goals in Canada. Our mission is to serve student communities in 100 countries by 2025.

Sponsor of International student recruitment organisation of the year
QA Higher Education partners with universities to widen access to high quality higher education that improves career prospects for a diverse range of domestic and international students. Across a variety of partnership models, QAHE recruits to and delivers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that increase and diversify enrolment across student demographics and subjects.

Sponsor of Excellence in data and insight
QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the premier global provider of analytics, insights and services for the higher education sector, powered by a mission to enable motivated people across the world to fulfil their potential through education, international mobility and career development. Informed by billions of data points from its global network of employers, academics, and prospective student, QS leverages unparalleled expertise in advising universities and policymakers with a data-centric approach. A key partner in global enablement, QS supports higher education institutions with performance enhancement strategies in key areas including student recruitment, diversification, research influence, academic partnerships, graduate employability and sustainability.

Sponsor of Marketing campaign of the year
A trusted name in the travel insurance industry, StudyInsured™ provides customized options and solutions for global students, travellers and workers. Renowned for their expertise and ability to work with clients to develop unique student insurance plans, StudyInsured™ products evolve with student needs and deliver optimal coverage at the best price.

Sponsor of Championing diversity, equity and inclusion award
We are UCLA, offering exceptional continuing, lifelong, and professional education to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world. We create innovative, socially-just pathways to pursue knowledge and apply skills by connecting the resources of UCLA with diverse and worldwide communities. Our alumni are leaders, change-makers, and open thinkers, whose creative impact effects positive change in local and global communities. UCLA Extension is a part of the UCLA Division of Continuing Education. We offer a wide variety of university-level, credit-bearing courses as well as certificates and short courses for international students and professionals from around the world.

Sponsor of Sustainability international impact award
The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is ranked among the world’s top universities and is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand in the top 100. Our research-led university fosters trans-disciplinary research with significant impact on the world and is globally connected as the only New Zealand member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Universitas 21 and the Worldwide Universities Network. We offer support for entrepreneurship, innovation and start-up companies, through our Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and UniServices, our commercialisation company.

Sponsor of Business school of the year
UOFFER GLOBAL is a leading provider of student recruitment services and higher education strategies. With a vast network spanning over 100 prestigious universities globally, we prioritise accessible education, global connections, and student support. With the mission of supporting international students worldwide to reach their maximum potential and to gain access to the best of education, over two decades, UOFFER GLOBAL has operated through 40+ support centres globally, successfully assisting over 200,000 students, and offering continuous support and future development services. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as UOFFER GLOBAL continues to empower students and encourage collaboration, epitomising the transformative potential of education.

Sponsor of Public/private partnership of the year
World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change.