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About Acumen

Global presence. Local knowledge. Internationalisation unlocked.

We are experts in internationalisation and global strategy supporting universities worldwide. Since 2008, we've helped institutions grow internationally with solutions built on strong local insight. We partner with governments, educational institutions and private companies to accelerate global impact and reach.

18+ Years

of industry experience

25+ Markets

with global expertise

120+ Partners

including 18 QS World Top 100
universities (2026)

300+ Experienced Staff

across the global network

Our Services

Services and products designed to meet all your internationalisation needs

Our modular services, from market intelligence to operational setup, make it easy to get the support you need and deliver measurable, long-term results and to grow and diversify your international presence and collaborations. Our core solutions include consultancy, in-country representation, provision of enrollment services, tailored market research projects and regional insights.

Consultancy Services

We are leaders in leveraging local market knowledge to improve your internationalisation strategy.

  • We offer expertise in critical areas including growth strategies, market feasibility, financial forecasting, and regulatory and compliance guidance.
  • Support includes agent and admissions audits, market sizing, due diligence, and partner identification.
  • Projects are flexible and typically run from four weeks to four months.

Transnational Education

We help institutions expand globally by navigating new markets, regulations, and partnerships.

  • We are experts in designing, launching, and operating locally tailored TNE initiatives, including academic articulation pathways, overseas study centers, and international branch campuses.
  • Our core capabilities include regulatory and compliance strategy, market research, business model and financial planning, and infrastructure development.
  • Our team can provide end-to-end solutions, offering strategic insight and execution across the full TNE journey.

In-Country Representation

We provide in-country representation to help institutions enter and expand in new international markets.

  • It is a fully-compliant solution that minimizes the risks associated with international expansion.
  • Our key capabilities include recruiting, day-to-day local supervision, and continuous coaching of your in-market representatives.
  • The service focuses on maximizing student recruitment, building brand reputation, and engaging with local stakeholders in that market.

Admissions & Enrolment Services

We provide institutions with a smarter, more scalable way to manage the student pipeline - helping you attract, assess, and enrol the right students, not just more students.

By combining our expert teams with technological enhancements, proven processes, and flexible delivery, our modular services can help you:

  • Maximise application and enrolment volumes.
  • Improve the quality and suitability of applicants for reduced admissions and visa risk.
  • Accelerate admissions and decision-making processes.
  • Scale up quickly when needed.
  • Maintain rigorous compliance and consistency.
  • Deliver a better experience for applicants and enhance brand reputation.

Outcomes Institutions Trust

Delivering reliable results for and with our partners

Acumen's deep insight into the higher education landscape of Vietnam is a valuable resource to the University of Canterbury and our market development work. The analysis provided has given us a stronger understanding of strategic direction as well as a pragmatic list of recommendations to consider.

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Acumen brings a wealth of experience, expertise and professional advice we have access to. From HR, finance, regulatory updates, market intelligence, budget management, marketing strategy, stakeholder management, partnerships development, you name it they have expertise to advise.

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We have been really pleased with the results since working with the Acumen's Admissions and Enrolment Services team. Collaboration, excellent customer service for applicants, high output in terms of volume and quality has been the key to success of this partnership.

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Research and Insights

Acumen regularly publishes bespoke market research and reports that allow its partners to make data-informed decisions

Signals from K-12 Report

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Signals from Employers Report

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Key Trends in South East Asia

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10K Indian Voices Report 2025

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US Outbound Mobility Report

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Careers in the World of Sports

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