Going Global With Local Representation

Transcending Borders Starts Here

Acumen is the world leader in helping universities and education institutions establish an international presence, offering the most comprehensive and compliant end to end global presence solution available. From strategy to on the ground representation, accelerated and improved prospecting, to admissions, conversion and enrolment. We achieve excellent results by having the most local and up to date intelligence through our global team of sector experts.

Trusted by Institutions, Loved by Students

To grow your brand and engage locally, having dedicated in-country presence and local, compliant support is essential. At the heart of our In-Country Representation service is the belief that students around the world benefit from an international learning experience and that international education organisations in turn benefit from diversity of thought, culture and experience which international students bring.

Why Partner With Acumen For In-Country Representation

International students significantly boost the economies of their host countries, contributing billions annually and supporting thousands of jobs. Here's how:

Increase and Diversify Recruitment

International students enhance the financial health of educational institutions by generating substantial revenue. Attracting a diverse student body reduces dependency on a single income source, fostering a resilient and robust financial foundation.

Foster Diversity

International students enrich their education provider and communities with unique perspectives and experiences, expanding the horizons of both local and international students

Create Student Mobility

Students benefit from higher employability due to exposure to a multicultural environment, higher awareness of global trade, finance and industry operations. It is also observed that students with international experience are also often more self-reliant and confident.

How Acumen In-Country Representation Helps Recruit Students and Build Partnerships

Additional support for execution of communications and engagement plans through creation and proactive management of further recruitment channels. Early feasibility assessment of new agents or transnational education opportunities.
Optimal management of student recruitment channels through a sustained programme of face-to-face outreach, networking and capacity building.
Building local alumni chapters, including development of an alumni volunteer programme to engage alumni in recruitment fairs and events.
Real-time market intelligence on emerging trends and opportunities from a service provider closely aligned with local government. This critical element can help grow market share.
Develop partnerships in timezone-friendly locations through ongoing networking. This increases prospects of identifying and engaging values-aligned organisations and stakeholder associations for joint projects and outreach.

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The Economic Impact of International Students

United States

In the 2021/22 academic year, international students contributed USD 33.8 billion to the U.S. economy, supporting over 335,000 jobs across the country.

Canada

In 2022, international students in Canada generated CAD 21.6 billion, supporting 170,000 jobs. The country remains attractive due to favorable immigration policies and high-quality education.

United Kingdom

In the 2021/22 academic year, international students contributed approximately £41.9 billion to the UK economy, with non-EU students alone generating £37.6 billion.

Ireland

In 2022, international students contributed around €1.18 billion to the Irish economy. This includes direct student fee income, total expenditures of overseas students, and the induced impacts of these expenditures.

Australia

In 2022, international students contributed AUD 25.5 billion (USD 17.15 billion) to the Australian economy, recovering strongly from the pandemic. Before COVID-19, international education was worth over AUD 40 billion in 2019.

New Zealand

In 2019, international education was valued at NZD 5.23 billion, making it New Zealand's fourth-largest export industry. While the sector was heavily impacted by COVID-19, recovery efforts are ongoing.