Times Higher Education (THE), the trusted global data partner for higher education, has today officially launched , a new platform providing holistic support and advice to prospective students looking to study abroad.
Over the past 18 months, THE has been developing the student side of its offer, building a reputation for trusted partnerships. This approach has seen collaborations with 17 businesses aimed at providing the best possible support for the 15 million prospective international students that currently visit its website every year as they look to realise their ambitions of studying abroad.
THE Student brings these partnerships together with rich content to provide a transparent and trusted voice helping users across the journey into international study. From finding the right university and course for their needs to providing the latest news and views on international study, support with applications, tests and assessments and even advice on how to apply for visas and open a local bank account, THE Student represents a new vision for prospective international student support and lead generation.
Under the new THE Student brand, those interested in studying abroad can sign up for a free account to access editorial content that helps them make informed decisions across every step of their journey, search for courses, opt-in to receive support from expert partners and tailored content based on their specific interests, attend events that will help them demystify what international study means in reality.
?Paul Howarth, CEO at THE commented:
?¡°Millions of students and parents come to THE¡¯s website every year for trusted information to help inform their study choices. Traditionally this has started and finished with consultation of our globally-recognised rankings and associated content. But the launch of THE Student marks a watershed moment for the business, significantly extending our offer to this audience, creating a holistic platform that arms them with the advice and support they need to get into international study through a distinct new brand and user experience. We are really excited about the opportunities to continue to grow this offer over the coming months and years.¡±
?Patrick Hayes, Chief Development Officer at THE with responsibility for THE Student said:
?¡°THE Student brings all of the advice and support necessary to navigate the decision-making process under one roof, putting students in the driving seat and providing absolute transparency when it comes to their choices. Through our rich content and network of trusted partners, we want to take the pain out of study abroad, providing a helping hand from initial search to first day on campus and beyond.¡±
?The trusted partners currently working with THE Student are:
- AECC Global
- Akero
- ApplyBoard
- BMI
- Casita
- Common Purpose
- Crimson Education
- Libereka
- The Ambassador Platform
- Sensations English
- INTO University Partnerships
- Pearson
- Shorelight
- SI-UK
- Studyportals
- TikTok
- Virtual Internships
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ABOUT THE STUDENT
THE Student is a dynamic new digital platform connecting millions of prospective international students and parents to the universities, data and services they need to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives ¨C who to trust with their education. Through a lively mix of engaging content, virtual events and festivals, essential tools and useful tips, THE Student is a vital resource from initial search to first day on campus. ?
ABOUT THE
THE is the trusted global data partner for higher education. With five decades of expertise in the sector, 30 million unique website users in 2020 and more institutions participating in our flagship university rankings than any other major provider, we draw on millions of individual data points to offer deeper and richer insight into global university performance than anyone else. From powerful data-driven insights and strategic consultancy support to agenda-setting events and hiring solutions, our products and services enable everyone in higher education to make smarter, more informed decisions.
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