University Living & NISAU join forces to Enhance Support for Indian Students Studying in the UK

University Living, a leading global student housing managed marketplace, and the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU), the premier UK organization for the welfare of Indian students, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Indian students pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom.

At the NISAU India UK Education Conference 2024 in London, University Living and NISAU solidified their partnership to provide support with accommodation and vital information for Indian students studying in the UK. NISAU & University Living will collaborate to aid in the provision of safe and secure housing for Indian students during their education journey in the UK.

Through this engagement, University Living & NISAU are aiming to benefit 1 million students by 2030. Notably, student housing has become a cause of concern in key destination markets due to high demand and spiraling living costs. Saurabh Arora, Founder & CEO of University Living, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "Cultivating a global community starts with breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity. We are pleased to announce our partnership with NISAU to empower Indian students pursuing their dreams in the UK. Together, we stand committed to providing unparalleled support, resources, and tailored solutions to ensure a seamless transition for Indian students as they embark on their academic journey in the UK."

Sanam Arora, Founder and Chair of NISAU, echoed this sentiment, saying, "NISAU is excited to join forces with University Living to provide timely and authentic guidance and support around accommodation to Indian students. Finding safe and comfortable housing is one of the most important parts of a students' journey, and NISAU continues to act as the primary point of contact for Indian students in UK who need information on how to find safe and affordable housing. Through our partnership with UL, we are able to help them better with access to this critical information and make informed choices."

University Living and NISAU are dedicated to shaping a brighter future for Indian students studying in the UK. For 12 years now NISAU has championed the welfare of Indian students, being the first organization to unite Indian students together as a community. Through this partnership, both organizations will combine individual domain expertise to enhance and further support India and the wider international student community, by providing timely and authentic guidance and support around accommodation, addressing students' queries, helping them in building close-knit communities, so that students feel at home away from home. They will also create awareness about various scholarships to help students make informed decisions. Additionally, University Living's Cost of Living calculator will be a valuable tool for students to manage their expenses effectively.

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. Our innovative platform seamlessly integrates technology to empower students with a vast selection of accommodation options, boasting over 2 million beds across 515+ student-centric cities spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, USA, and Canada.

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 8 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.

About National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU):

NISAU UK is the apex UK organization representing students, alumni and young professionals of Indian origin. We are your Home Away From Home; and work passionately towards our goal of ensuring that there is a student safety net for all international Indian students in the UK. From running a multi-year long campaign to bring the Post Study Work Visa to the UK; 360 support to thousands during the Covid pandemic and even supporting Indian students trapped in the Ukraine war, NISAU volunteers painstakingly work towards the welfare of the Indian students and alumni community.

The definitive reason for our existence is to represent you, the UK's young Indian diaspora. We are a unity project, an international platform, and an advisory council all in one! We are an umbrella organization for India and India-related student societies in the UK and aim to bring a unified voice of India's diaspora youth, on a single, international platform, promote Indian culture, and further the UK-India relationship by fostering a dynamic youth-led leadership ecosystem.

We are multi-award winning, and our work has been recognized by various forums including most recently with us winning the 'Best Student Support' award and our Chairperson Sanam Arora picking up the 'Outstanding Contribution to the Industry' award at the prestigious PIEoneer International Higher Education awards.
NISAU is the organizer of the coveted India UK Achievers Honours. Held in partnership with the British Council in India and the UK Government, the Honours are the most prestigious recognition for Indians who have studied in the UK.