International Student Accommodation Marketplace University Living Facilitating International Student Mobility

University Living, the global platform for student accommodation, is excited to announce groundbreaking collaborations with esteemed international airlines Emirates and Etihad, along with well-known travel and flight service providers MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook, and Skyscanner. This strategic alliance aims to offer Indian students unparalleled discounts and special incentives as they embark on their academic journeys abroad.

Emirates and Etihad Airlines, renowned for their extensive network of international destinations, will play a crucial role in facilitating the travel plans of Indian students. MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook, and Skyscanner, leading travel service providers, will ensure a seamless booking experience, providing additional discounts to ensure that students have access to a broad range of benefits. These benefits include discounted airfare, travel packages, as well as personalized and priority support through the University Living platform.

These partnerships between University Living and industry giants come at a time when the outbound student market is experiencing remarkable growth. As per the 'Indian Student Mobility Report 2023' released by University Living earlier this year, an estimated 1.3 million Indian students are expected to pursue their studies abroad by the end of 2023. Of these students, 58% are seeking higher education in countries such as Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Additionally, emerging destinations like Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Ireland, Singapore, Dubai, and New Zealand are gaining popularity among Indian students. As the demand for international education continues to rise, the partnership between University Living and Emirates, Etihad, MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook, and Skyscanner underscores a shared commitment to supporting Indian students on their path to success.

Saurabh Arora, Founder & CEO, University Living, expressed his enthusiasm on these partnerships, stating, "We are excited to collaborate with Emirates, Etihad, MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook, and Skyscanner to offer exclusive benefits to Indian students pursuing education abroad. This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing the overall student experience and making their journey as seamless as possible. By providing special discounts and offers, we aim to ease the financial burden on students and their families as they embark to fulfil their potential." This collaboration underscores the commitment of all parties involved to support Indian students in their pursuit of higher education across the globe.

Quotes from Partner Organisations

Emirates Airlines Spokesperson, "Emirates Airlines is excited to partner with University Living as an extension of its commitment to provide Indian students with safe, convenient, and world-class travel experiences. This collaboration aligns with our dedication to supporting the aspirations of Indian students and facilitating their journeys to prestigious international educational institutions across the world."

Etihad Airlines Spokesperson, "At Etihad Airlines, we understand the importance of education and the value of global learning experiences. We are delighted to join forces with University Living to offer Indian students our extensive network and premium services that will ensure the students embark on their academic adventures with confidence and ease. This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing the educational opportunities available to Indian students."

Skyscanner spokesperson, "To ease the challenges faced by students when they plan to study overseas, it always helps to have an expert they can rely on like University Living. Through our partnership with University Living, we have enabled Skyscanner's technology to power their search widget for travel, in order to offer support in terms of exclusive offers and discounts. As a traveller-first platform, we are excited to bring forward our innovation to make travel planning an enjoyable and fuss-free experience to Indian students during their academic pursuits."

Thomas Cook has extended priority services to Indian students applying from UL platform for the Study Buddy card. The key benefits will include free International Student Identity Card (ISIC), Free global SIM card, Free ATM withdrawal once a month and surcharge free withdrawals at All Point ATMs in US, Canada, Mexico, UK and Australia. Similarly, MakeMyTrip offers exclusive discount codes to Indian students booking from University Living platform.

About University Living

University Living Accommodation is a community-based global student housing managed marketplace, providing students with safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation options across different countries. They are a leading global provider and a pioneer of student accommodation in the Indian subcontinent, with an inventory of around 1.75 million beds in 300+ international student popular cities across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, USA and Canada covering 1000+ global universities.

The company generates annual traffic of 8 Million annually and has assisted 2 Million students to date from 110+ nationalities. University Living has built an organic marketplace for student accommodation, and the focus has always been to stay ahead of the curve, which makes the company a tech-enabled and content-led product. UL is an award-winning organization with a GBV of 500 million and more than 15 million nights in just 7 years. Being a category creator with a decade of experience, the company offers hassle-free booking services, transparent pricing, and 24/7 assistance to ensure a seamless post-admission experience for students.