GoStudy

What GoStudy does

GoStudy, legally Preston Consulting and EdTech Private Limited, is an India-based overseas education consultancy founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chennai. The company provides end-to-end study abroad services — including profile evaluation, university and course shortlisting, application filing, SOP/LOR preparation, scholarship and education loan guidance (collateral-free loans up to ₹75 lakhs), visa interview training, and post-arrival travel and accommodation support — to Indian students (and select international markets) aspiring to study in nine destination countries across the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Sweden, Finland, and Netherlands. All counselling and application services are offered free to students; the company monetises primarily through referral commissions from 500+ partner universities, with secondary revenue from IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/PTE test preparation training and ancillary services.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally light: GoStudy operates a website (go.study), iOS and Android mobile applications, and WhatsApp/chatbot integrations for student engagement, alongside its Statemently sub-brand for personalised SOP generation. Service delivery is consultant-led rather than technology-led, with 250+ certified study abroad counsellors operating from 11+ physical branches across India (Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore, Trichy, Pondicherry) and one international office in Dubai. GoStudy positions itself as a full-service, branch-driven intermediary between Indian students and international universities, with no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology disclosed.

The go-to-market is sales-led and channel-driven: a combination of direct in-branch and remote (phone, WhatsApp) counselling, content marketing (100+ blog articles targeting high-intent study-abroad keywords), paid digital advertising, university partner referrals, and word-of-mouth from a 20,000+ alumni base. The company has been bootstrapped since founding, holds no external equity investment, and operates as a privately held Indian private limited company.

Name

GoStudy

Legal name

Preston Consulting and EdTech Private Limited

Website

https://go.study

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GoStudy is a Chennai-headquartered overseas education consultancy, founded in 2008, that provides free end-to-end study abroad services to Indian students across 11+ Indian branches and a Dubai office, monetising via referral commissions from 500+ partner universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overseas Education Consultancy

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN), Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Overseas education consulting
• Study abroad consultancy
• University admissions guidance
• International student recruitment
• Standardised test preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. University Referral / Recruiter Fees: GoStudy provides free counselling and application services to students. The company generates revenue by acting as a preferred recruitment agent for international universities and educational institutions. Partner universities compensate GoStudy for each enrolled student, similar to a commission or referral model common in the overseas education consultancy sector.
2. Test Preparation Services: GoStudy offers IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and PTE test preparation training to students, which includes live interactive classes, mock tests, and preparatory materials. Revenue may be generated from these coaching services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GoStudy is an overseas education consultancy that provides free, end-to-end study abroad counselling to students, including profile evaluation, university and course shortlisting across 500+ partner institutions and 30,000+ courses, SOP/LOR crafting, application filing, scholarship guidance, education loan assistance up to ₹75 lakhs, visa interview training, and post-arrival travel and accommodation support. Revenue is generated through referral commissions from international partner universities for each enrolled student, supplemented by paid standardised test preparation coaching for IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and PTE.

Product overview

GoStudy is a comprehensive overseas education consultancy platform that offers a unified service portfolio centered around study abroad consulting. The core offering consists of study abroad consulting services that integrate with supporting products including test preparation training (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, PTE), education loan assistance, visa guidance, and scholarship support. The platform also provides complementary services such as SOP/LOR preparation through its Statemently partnership, travel and accommodation support, and a mobile application for iOS and Android. With 500+ university partnerships and access to 30,000+ courses, GoStudy positions itself as a full-service, end-to-end study abroad solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Statemently: Personalized SOP generator for Indian students applying abroad

Products and services

• Study Abroad Consulting Services End-to-end overseas education consultancy providing personalised profile evaluation, university and course shortlisting across 500+ partner institutions and 30,000+ courses, application filing, and post-arrival support for Indian and international students aspiring to study abroad.
• Test Preparation Training Exam preparation training for IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and PTE including live interactive classes, mock tests, and certified expert coaching, delivered to students preparing for overseas admissions.
• Education Loan Assistance
• SOP & LOR Preparation Services
• Visa Guidance & Interview Training
• Scholarship Guidance
• Travel & Accommodation Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ students have successfully secured admissions through GoStudy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trinity College Dublin (TCD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrinity College Dublin has partnered with GoStudy as a trusted agent for over 4 years. GoStudy recruits high-quality students for TCD, including for competitive and niche programmes. TCD's Regional Manager South Asia & Africa commends GoStudy's comprehensive understanding of Ireland as a study destination and their work style.
• NUI Galway (National University of Ireland, Galway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNUI Galway has been working with GoStudy as part of their trusted agent network for several years. GoStudy assists students from initial inquiry about study programmes through to departure for Galway. NUI Galway recommends GoStudy to any student wishing to study at the university.
• University College Cork (UCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity College Cork has a relatively new but strong partnership with GoStudy for recruitment efforts in India. UCC's India Director describes GoStudy as extremely professional and diligent, with plans for long-term partnership and support for growth.
• Dublin City University (DCU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDCU has worked with GoStudy for years as a respected partner, sending numerous high-quality students. DCU's Senior International Officer considers GoStudy a trusted agent, praising the professional and well-trained staff.
• University of Limerick (UL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity of Limerick has partnered with GoStudy since 2019 as part of their trusted Indian Agent Network. UL praises GoStudy's knowledge of Irish education and programmes, recommending them to students with a desire to study in Ireland.
• Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTU Dublin (Recruitment Officer for India/South Asia) highly recommends GoStudy as a professional education advisor. GoStudy provides ethical and professional service, demonstrating strong expertise in Irish education and visa processes. Students from GoStudy have achieved excellent academic results.
• Maynooth UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaynooth University's Country Advisor praises GoStudy's hard work, student-focused approach, and caring ethical methodology. The university notes strong conversion rates from applications to student arrivals and a warm, welcoming team culture.
• 500+ University PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoStudy claims 500+ official university partnerships across USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Sweden, Finland, and Netherlands. This includes institutions like Griffith University, Heriot-Watt University, Lancaster University, Coventry University, and many more. These partnerships enable student placement and referral-based revenue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• upGrad Abroad: Part of well-funded Indian edtech group upGrad, providing overseas education admissions consulting plus test prep and career services. Comparable in targeting Indian students seeking foreign degrees and offering integrated admissions, test preparation, and loan/funding support.
• Leverage Edu: India-based AI-driven overseas education and admissions platform helping students apply to universities abroad. Directly comparable as a sales-led Indian study-abroad consultancy serving the same primary customer (Indian students seeking undergraduate/postgraduate admission overseas) with overlapping services including admissions consulting, test prep, and education loans.
• Jamboree Education: India-headquartered education company offering overseas admissions consulting alongside standardized test preparation (GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL). Comparable overlap in test prep as core product and study abroad admissions services for Indian students.
• KC Overseas Education: Mumbai-headquartered overseas education consultancy with Indian branch network and university partnerships, including ICEF accreditation. Direct peer in the same India-based study-abroad consulting category serving similar student segments with similar free-to-student, commission-based revenue model.
• Edvoy (formerly iCollege / EIC Education): Study-abroad platform with Indian operations helping students apply to universities across multiple countries. Direct peer in the same student-facing admissions consulting category with a similar free-to-student model funded by institutional partnerships.
• Yocket: Indian study-abroad platform that helps students with university shortlisting, applications, and standardized test prep. Closely comparable in core activity (overseas admissions consulting for Indian students) and overlapping services including exam preparation and visa guidance.
• Manya Education (The Princeton Review India): India-headquartered test prep and overseas admissions consultancy (formerly Princeton Review South Asia operator). Comparable in combined admissions consulting and standardized test prep offerings, serving Indian students targeting US, UK, and other destinations.

Regional players

• SI-UK: UK-headquartered study abroad consultancy with Indian offices helping students apply primarily to UK universities. Comparable in business model (free student services, university referral commissions) and many overlapping university partners, though with geographic emphasis on UK rather than GoStudy's broader multi-destination footprint.

Broad incumbents

• ApplyBoard: Canadian-founded, well-funded platform connecting international students (including large Indian volumes) with educational institutions globally. Comparable as a university-recruitment intermediary operating in the same study-abroad value chain as GoStudy, but serves the partner side primarily as a B2B recruitment platform rather than student-facing consultancy.
• IDP Education: Global education services company listed on ASX with significant Indian presence, placing students primarily into Australia, UK, USA, Canada, and Ireland universities. Comparable as an overseas education placement company with similar university-funded revenue model but operates at much larger global scale and also owns IELTS co-creator stake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GoStudyEducationConsultancy
• Facebookfacebook.com/gostudyeducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gostudyabroad
• Instagraminstagram.com/gostudy_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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