ApplyBoard, the world’s leading platform for international student mobility, has officially launched Germany as its newest study destination, marking a major milestone in the company’s European expansion. This is ApplyBoard’s first entry into a primarily non-English-speaking country, further reinforcing its commitment to serving the diverse aspirations of international students around the world.
Germany is on track to welcome over 400,000 international students in 2025, making it one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most attractive destinations for global learners. With this move, Germany joins ApplyBoard’s existing portfolio of top study-abroad destinations, which includes Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.
ApplyBoard has already established partnerships with more than 10 leading German universities and colleges, with more collaborations expected in the coming months.
“International students are shaping the future of global education,” said Meti Basiri, Co-founder and CEO of ApplyBoard. “Our launch in Germany directly reflects what students have told us—they want more options, more affordable education, and better post-study opportunities. In fact, over 50% of students in our Fall 2024 Pulse Survey expressed strong interest in studying in Germany. This is a major step toward our mission to support 20 global study destinations by 2030.”
Germany stands out not only for its academic excellence but also for its affordability and robust career pathways. According to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2024 Recruitment Partner Pulse Survey, 72% of education counsellors ranked Germany as the most cost-effective study destination among ApplyBoard’s six current markets. Combined with generous post-study work opportunities and globally respected degrees, Germany continues to emerge as a top choice for students worldwide.
As demand for international education accelerates, ApplyBoard is simplifying the journey for students—especially from countries like India—by streamlining the process from program discovery to application submission via its innovative digital platform.
“Partnering with ApplyBoard opens the doors of German education to the world,” said Bryan Palmer, Interim Chief Commercial Officer EMENA at Global University Systems. “The platform makes it easier for students to apply and succeed, while enabling institutions to welcome diverse and talented learners who enrich their academic communities.”
Since its founding in 2015, ApplyBoard has empowered over 1.3 million students from 150+ countries, working with more than 1,500 educational institutions globally. This latest expansion into Germany is another leap forward in ApplyBoard’s mission to break down barriers and expand access to global education.
About ApplyBoard
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard empowers students worldwide by simplifying the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process. With a growing network of 1,500+ partner institutions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and now Germany, ApplyBoard has helped over 1.3 million students pursue their academic goals and unlock life-changing opportunities.