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Canada has firmly established itself as a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a multicultural experience. After a tumultuous 18...

At Acumen, diversity is not just a concept—it’s the very essence of who we are and how we operate. With a global presence...

New Board Appointment Signals Acumen’s Next Phase of Expansion and Innovation Acumen, is pleased to announce that Karan Khemka has joined the company...

Authors – Kate Barnes, Cecilia Pereira-Yates, and Robin Reeves In a significant move earlier this year, the UK government announced a series of...

On 27 June, the team at Acumen hosted the “From Cambridge to Campus: Unlocking the Power of Cambridge International Qualifications” virtual event. The...

In the latest episode of “Acumen in Conversation: Insights from South East Asia,” hosted by Marnie, Chief Commercial and Partnerships Officer at Acumen,...

Acumen in Conversation: Insights from South East Asia Episode 3 – In the third episode of “Acumen in Conversation: Insights from South East...

In a recent webinar organised by Acumen, experts from the US, UK, and Australia gathered to discuss the significant global policy changes affecting...

In an initiative to broaden educational frontiers in South Asia, Acumen, alongside the British Council, organised a mission to Bangladesh. The Acumen-UK University...

-A Counsellor Perspective by Ambikaa Kaul, College Access Program, Delhi Public School Society In recent years, the traditional pathways of education have seen...

In the latest episode of “Acumen in Conversation,” broadcasting from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, we delve deep into the evolving landscape of...

By Sreya Ghose, Principal Advisor, supporting Rice University   Connect with Sreya The student visa application process in Canada and the U.S.  continues to evolve, impacting students...

The landscape of international education is undergoing significant transformation. While traditional destinations like the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and...

Ina Liem, provides her analysis of the impact of the recent Indonesian Presidential elections on the international education sector. Author: Ina Liem Acumen...

Highlights from Acumen’s Key Trends South East Asia Report 2024 The video featured a mini panel discussion on a recent report regarding key...

India’s educational landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the burgeoning aspirations of its growing middle class. As demand for quality international...

Acumen, a distinguished leader in education consultancy, is proud to announce key strategic partnerships with: ● One VASCO, a Global Visa Concierge service...

Acumen are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roger Brindley as President North America. Dr. Brindley brings a wealth of experience and...

Acumen is proud to present its latest research – the “Acumen Key Trends South East Asia 2024″ report.  The first annual publication of...

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, are proud to announce the appointment of Raji Sogamaur as the new Country Director for Malaysia,...

Five Key Takeaways The vodcast emphasised the need for educational institutions to strategically integrate cultural awareness into their core practices. Kate Barnes, Acumen’s...

14 November 2023, New Delhi, India Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is thrilled to announce its move to a new and...

In the ever-evolving landscape of international education, staying at the forefront means embracing digital transformation. On the 27th of October 2023, Acumen hosted...

Claire Field’s recent podcast episode of “What now? What next? Insights into Australia’s tertiary education sector” featured guest, Marnie Watson, Chief Commercial and...

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is set to make a significant expansion into Indonesia. In this article, we delve into the...

Jakarta, 16 October 2023 Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, is extending its growing footprint in South East Asia through expansion into Indonesia,...

Moderator Adrian Mutton, Founder & Executive Chairman Sannam S4 Group Panellists Karunn Kandoi, ApplyBoard Suneet Singh Kochar, CEO, Fateh Education Sushil Sukhwani, Founding...

With Moderator Ritika Singh, Acumen Panellists Ritu Sharma, Senior Regional Advisor, Victoria University Shishir K Upadhyay, Principal Advisor, University of South California Sonu...

In the world of higher education, universities face the exciting challenge of captivating prospective students and successfully converting them into enrolled students. With...

Acumen is thrilled to announce its recent achievement of the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification. This recognition reflects the organisation’s unwavering commitment to...

With Moderators Pete Richards, Executive Director, UK and Europe, Acumen Sannam S4 Professor Delia Heneghan, Executive Director and Senior Vice President Panellists Pooja...

With Moderator Chris Bandy, Executive Director, Australia and New Zealand • Sales Panellist Panganamala Sudha, Consultant, University of Southern California  Sandeep Bhalla, University...

With  Katie Landrey, Partner Success Manager, North America (Service Delivery), Sannam S4 Group Hemant Kumar Das, Principal Advisor – India Initiatives, University of...

With Moderator Haike Manning, Executive Director, South east Asia, Acumen Panellists Rohil Kapoor, Senior Recruitment Adviser (University of Nottingham) (confirmed) Harkirat Singh Sahni, Recruitment...

With Moderator – Marnie Watson – Chief Commercial Officer Acumen and Group Board Member Sannam S4 Group  Panellists Len Jessup, President, Claremont Graduate...

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, the relationship between higher education institutions and industries has never been...

Join Acumen’s Executive Director, UK & Europe, Pete Richards, as he moderates a panel discussion on the subject of “Campus Development in India...

Written by Sagar Bahadur— Executive Director – India & South Asia, Acumen In recent years, the landscape of higher education in India has...

In an era where global interconnectedness shapes our every endeavour, the role of education, particularly higher education, has evolved into a powerful instrument...

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is delighted to announce the addition of Mr. Sagar Bahadur to its dynamic team as Executive...

With Sandeep Chakravorty, Ministry of External Affairs, Joint Secretary, India Join Mr Sandeep Chakravorty from the Ministry of External Affairs, Joint Secretary, India,...

 Below is the transcript Hi everyone, it’s so nice to virtually meet you. If I haven’t met you in person yet, my...

 Below is the transcript Hello, this is Vivian and I’m based out of the Acumen Office in Kuala Lumpur. I represent the...

With Adam Grotsky, Prof. N V Varghese, Prof. Somak Roychaudhury, Dr.Pankaj Mittal, & Dr. Shashank Shah Education forms the bedrock of any society,...

London, June 30, 2023 Seamless, Acumen, and Sannam S4 Group announced as winners of the “Consultancy of the Year” category at the UK-India...

There’s cause for celebration in the Acumen team as they have been shortlisted in not one, but two award categories at the EducationInvestor...

The Indian economy is undergoing an exponential period of growth and on course to become a $5 trillion economy by 2025. In this...

With Ed Dixon, Kapil Dua, and Michael Green Compliance and adherence to thereof are one of key considerations for any entity looking to...

The United Kingdom has experienced a notable upswing in the enrolment of international students, as evidenced by recent data from the Higher Education...

With Sanjeev Sanyal & Adrian Mutton With COVID-19 forcing the hand of many to embrace new ways and more digital/hybrid ways of working,...

With Sanjeev Sanyal – Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council India has now become the most populous country in the world and as such,...

Predicting future Higher Education trends is one of the most important things an institution can do. This helps to develop strategies and plan responses to ongoing...

Aggregators are a frequent component of international student recruitment and work to unite students across the globe with a compatible university course. They...

Before joining Acumen, Cecilia was a Managing Director for GB8 International Education and Partnerships Specialist, a company she founded in 2012.  Cecilia’s  experience...

Pete Richards is Acumen’s Executive Director for UK & Europe and has been working within the Higher Education sector for over twelve years,...

Haike is from New Zealand, every good organisation should have at least one Kiwi! He is a former diplomat and New Zealand Ambassador...

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Based out of the UK, Ananya joined Acumen...

Ritika Singh is Director of Customer Experience, India at Acumen. She began her career in financial services, with a corporate licence to trade...

Dyutimoy Biswas is the Chief Operating Officer with a focus on customer experience and optimising delivery costs. Based in Gurgaon he works from...

January 17, 2023 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group,  has released a new report on Vietnamese parents’ views...

Chris Bandy is Executive Director for Australia & New Zealand at Acumen. Chris has over 12 years of international experience, with extensive exposure...

Joe Arangio, Acumen’s Senior Vice President, North America has led business development, operations, and program delivery across education’s public, nonprofit and proprietary sectors...

The much-awaited draft rules for establishing and operating campuses overseas in India have been revealed. The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued the Draft...

Established in 2008, Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, celebrates its 15th anniversary committed to helping globally-ambitious university and education partners enter, explore...

As global education faced an immense slowdown due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many countries were hit hard. Transnational education developments, international student...

With traditional systems and guidelines, most colleges and universities across the globe require students to apply based on their interests and various criteria...

As a top official in the higher education department, you very well know how much a post-graduation work permit matters to an international...

What the landmark UK-Indian MoU means for the education industry. In a landmark collaborative effort to merge academic minds from India with the...

One step forward towards the internationalisation of education in the UK. The Government of the UK has undertaken a major alteration in their...

The UK Visas and Immigration Services (or the UKVI),  has started restoring priority visa processing services for various visa classes that are eligible,...

Indicators are pointing to a surge in demand for international education opportunities among students who have grown weary of the Covid-19 pandemic. At...

With higher education being the focus of many people arriving in Australia every year, the government has become more proactive in its approach...

The VET Toolbox project, funded by the EU, was launched in September of 2021.  The project was initiated so that a framework for...

Education’s perception in Vietnamese culture is exceptional. Due to their roots in Confucianism, the Vietnamese place great value on the importance of education....

Universities are well aware of the value of attracting overseas students, and in recent times have created a myriad of short, medium and...

According to several reports and news articles, Vietnam is in the market to promote foreign education for its brightest minds. With a multitude...

As an international student recruitment manager, you know that recruiting top college students is essential to the success of your program. But what...

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, today announces the promotion of Marnie Watson to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Group Board Member. ...

The Acumen ANZ team, who are part of the Sannam S4 Group, are proud to announce their successful bid for a long- term...

India is set to greenlight dual and joint degrees awarded by Indian universities with international partners as part of its internationalisation plan being...

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has destabilised the certainty university study abroad providers have had regarding the safety of certain international destinations....

As the Omicron variant continues to cause disruption to the UK and much of the world, it is already forcing many university campuses...

Mid-November is a much-anticipated time for international educators in the U.S.Colleagues wait with interest for the annual Open Doors report (a government-funded survey...

Sannam S4 Group, a leading international education services provider, today announced the appointment of the former New Zealand Ambassador Mr. Haike Manning as...

Universities in India and abroad need to change their mindset when seeking to attract Indian students, as a major survey has shown a...

“America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once...

Transnational education is swiftly becoming one of the biggest drives towards globalisation and an interconnected academic community, offering more academic opportunities to students...

Acumen’s Senior Manager of Education, North America, Ishrat Jahan, as well as Ritika Singh of Acumen, were invited to a webinar hosted by...

The number of international students choosing to study at the brilliant universities found within the UK, the USA, and Canada have started to...

The US has been among the top 10 preferred study destinations for Malaysian students. As per IIE Open Doors data, Malaysia has sent...

Sannam S4 has achieved full accreditation under the CPD Certification Service for their International Education Adviser Programme, in the top five markets across...

At Acumen, we pride ourselves on our global presence in the education sector and assisting institutions expand into new markets, which is why...

American higher education has long prided itself on being a brilliant beacon, attracting generations of students from around the globe. They come for...

Acumen, a leading global education services provider, today launched Global Gateway, a comprehensive suite of transnational education (TNE)-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment...

At least eight top 200 universities in the THE ranking would “definitely consider” having a branch campus in India, according to a recent...

Acumen welcomes the Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education recently announced by the US Department of State and Department of...

Students are worried about travel restrictions, but getting vaccinated boosts their chances of attending classes at international universities. Travel restrictions, quarantine expenses, mental...

Acumen, a leading education services provider, today launched PACE, a comprehensive suite of student recruitment-related solutions designed to maximise enrolment outcomes for universities....

Sannam S4 Group, a leading global education services provider and international market entry firm, today announced the appointment of Mark Stanton to the...