Go Study Australia

What Go Study Australia does

Go Study Australia is a Sydney-headquartered international education agency that, since being founded in 2006, has provided free advisory, course-enrollment, and visa-assistance services to international students seeking to study, work, and live in Australia. The company serves as an intermediary between students and Australian educational institutions (200-350+ partner universities, vocational colleges, TAFEs, and language schools) and claims to have assisted more than 45,000 students over an 18+ year operating history. Headcount is stated at 80+ staff across 12 offices spanning Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast), Europe (Italy, France, Spain, UK), and Latin America (Colombia, Chile, Mexico), with multilingual support across seven staff languages and a website localized in five interface languages.

The service portfolio is organized around four pillars: Study (English courses, VET/vocational programs, Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, semester abroad, Erasmus, high school), Work (internships, au pair/demi pair, farm work for second-year visa eligibility, job support), Visa Services (Student Visa 500, Post-Study Work Visa 485, Working Holiday Visa 417/462, Sponsorship Visa 482, permanent visa, and family-stream migration), and Living Support (accommodation, banking, SIM, community events). Revenue is generated almost entirely as commission from Australian educational institutions for each successfully enrolled student; ancillary student-paid revenue streams include visa-extension packages (A$85-A$90/week) and an internship placement program (A$1,695). The underlying technology stack is a WordPress-based multilingual website supported by third-party form, booking, and communications tools — no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

In 2023, the firm extended into regulated migration services via the Go Migrate Australia sub-brand, staffed by MARA-registered migration agents who advise on Temporary Graduate Visa 485, permanent residency, and family-stream pathways. The firm operates as an independent, founder-owned private company with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public listing. Distribution relies on a community-led, event-driven direct-to-consumer motion anchored by 4.9/5 Google reviews across 2,500+ testimonials, six-figure social media followings across Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn/TikTok, and recurring Welcome Sessions, workshops, and social events that feed a referral loop from past students.

Name

Go Study Australia

Legal name

Go Study Australia

Website

https://gostudy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Go Study Australia is a Sydney-headquartered international education agency providing free advisory, enrollment, and visa services to international students, earning commission-based revenue from 200+ Australian educational institutions through 12 offices in Australia, Europe, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commission from Educational Institutions: Go Study Australia provides free services to students because it is funded by the best Australian educational institutions (colleges, universities, TAFEs). The company acts as an agent/referral partner, earning commissions from partner institutions for each student enrolled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Go Study Australia is a free educational agency that helps international students enroll in Australian language, vocational, and university programs. It also provides visa assistance (Student Visa 500, Post-Study Work Visa 485, Working Holiday visas), internship and job placements, migration consultations, and onboarding support (accommodation, banking, SIM). Its services are funded by commissions paid by the 200+ partner Australian educational institutions it refers students to, with selected paid add-ons such as visa extensions and internships.

Product overview

Go Study Australia is an educational agency and migration consultancy providing comprehensive services for international students and workers seeking to study, work, and live in Australia. The company offers a portfolio of services organized around four core pillars: Study (English language courses, vocational courses, university degrees including Bachelor's and Master's programs, study abroad semesters, and high school programs), Work (job support, farm work, Au Pair/Demi Pair placements, and internship programs), Visa Services (Student Visa 500, Post-Study Work Visa 485, Working Holiday Visa, and migration consultations), and Living Support (accommodation, bank accounts, SIM cards, and community events). All services are provided free of charge to students, funded through partnerships with Australian educational institutions. The company operates 12 offices across Australia, Europe, and South America and has assisted over 45,000 students since its founding 18 years ago.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Courses Language training programs including General English, Business English, Academic English, IELTS preparation, Cambridge certification, and TESOL-CELTA teacher training courses for non-native speakers seeking to study or work in Australia.
• Vocational Courses (VET) Professional vocational education and training courses across sectors including agriculture, beauty, building, business, culinary arts, hospitality, IT, leadership, marketing, social services, sport, tourism, and visual arts, offered through accredited Australian colleges.
• Bachelor's Degree Program Undergraduate degree pathways at Australian universities including Bachelor of Arts, Science, Business, Engineering, IT, and Health Sciences, with support for enrollment, scholarships, and post-study work visas.
• Master's and MBA Programs Postgraduate study options including Master by Coursework, Master by Research, MBA, and Postgraduate Diplomas/Certificates at Australian universities, with scholarship access and career pathway support.
• Study Abroad / Semester Program One or two-semester visiting student programs at Australian universities allowing selection of Bachelor or Master level courses without requiring existing university enrollment or partnerships.
• Erasmus in Australia University exchange program facilitating study in Australia through Erasmus Plus, Erasmus Mundus, or bilateral agreements between home and Australian universities.
• Study Holiday Combined English learning and travel experience allowing participants to study at Australian language schools while exploring the country, with access to accommodation and social events.
• High School Programs Australian high school study programs for international teens including short programs (2–3 months), full study abroad (10 weeks to 12 months), and customized study tours for groups, with host family accommodation options. Tuition from $13,500 AUD/year for Years 7–10 and from $11,800 AUD/year for Years 11–12.
• Student Visa (Subclass 500) Australian student visa service enabling international students to study and work in Australia for course duration, with part-time work rights (48 hours/fortnight) and post-study work visa pathways. Government application fee: $1,600 AUD.
• Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485) Temporary Graduate Visa enabling international students to remain in Australia for 2–6 years after completing studies to gain work experience, with streams for vocational and higher education graduates.
• Au Pair / Demi Pair Program Cultural immersion program placing participants with Australian host families for childcare and household assistance, combined with English language study, minimum 3-month commitment.
• Internship Program Professional internship placement service in partnership with Internships Down Under, offering unpaid internships across sectors including IT, hospitality, marketing, finance, and media with concurrent work rights. Cost: 1,695 AUD.
• Farm Work Program Agricultural work placement service enabling Working Holiday Visa holders to complete 88 days of regional work required for second-year visa eligibility, across farming, fruit picking, and livestock sectors.
• Job Support Package Employment assistance service including job search sessions, resume and cover letter preparation, TFN/ABN opening, RSA and White Card certifications, and access to the GO STUDY Jobs Club newsletter with exclusive job listings.
• Free Migration Consultation Complimentary 20-minute online consultation with MARA-qualified migration agents to discuss visa options, migration goals, and pathways to permanent residency in Australia.
• Pre-Departure Services Support services for students preparing to travel to Australia including course and city selection, visa guidance, flight and accommodation booking assistance, bank account opening, and money transfer services.
• Onshore Support Services In-Australia services including Welcome Sessions, course selection or change assistance, visa extensions, medical insurance, tax assistance, accommodation support, and community events for existing international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ individuals helped to realize their life projects in Australia over 18+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AusOnly and Future UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisplayed as a partner logo on the Go Study Australia website. AusOnly and Future Unlimited appear to be Australian employment or lifestyle services for international students and working holiday makers.
• ICE (International Centre of Education)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerICE (International Centre of Education) is shown as a partner on the Go Study website, suggesting a marketing or referral partnership in the international education space.
• ISEEA (International Student Exchange Education Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerISEEA is listed as a partner on the Go Study Australia website, indicating a collaborative relationship in the international student exchange and education sector.
• EA (Education Australia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation Australia is shown as a partner, suggesting a collaborative relationship in promoting Australian education to international markets.
• Internships Down UndercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGo Study works exclusively with Internships Down Under, a specialized provider that has helped over 5,500 international students find internships in Australia. The partnership offers internships across multiple sectors including IT, hospitality, fashion, media, marketing, and finance. Internships Down Under manages all job placements manually and monitors feedback from both interns and companies.
• Go Migrate AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated migration unit within Go Study, operated by registered migration agents, helping international students obtain Temporary Graduate Visas (485) and navigate post-study work rights. This internal partnership extends the company's service offering into regulated migration advice.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Kitchener-based, venture-backed edtech platform that digitises and automates international student applications, matching students to institutions across Canada, US, UK, Australia, and Ireland. Emerging digital-first competitor that threatens the human-advisor agency model Go Study relies on.
• QS Global Education Group: Global higher education insight, events, and student recruitment company. Emerging player that combines institutional marketing, fairs, and increasingly digital student recruitment — overlapping with Go Study's source-market outreach model.
• Studyportals: Global online platform aggregating international study programmes and connecting prospective students to institutions. Emerging digital player in the same lead-generation/awareness category that complements or competes with traditional agency funnels.

Direct peers

• Study Group: Global education company providing university pathway programmes, English language, and direct-entry degree pathways across multiple destinations. Direct peer in the international student placement category with comparable end-to-end service model and institutional partnership structure.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global education business partnering with universities to offer pathway, English language, and direct-entry programmes for international students. Direct peer — comparable institutional partnership model, similar end-to-end student support, and overlapping destinations including Australia.
• IDP Education: ASX-listed global international education services company placing students into Australia, UK, US, Canada, and New Zealand. Most direct peer — same core service (student placement into Australia), overlapping institutional relationships, multilingual offices globally, and the dominant scaled player in Australia-bound placement.
• Cambridge Education Group: UK-headquartered international education group running university pathway colleges, English language schools, and pre-master's programmes. Direct peer in the pathway/placement business with similar institutional partnership economics.

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: Australian-founded global education provider operating university pathway programmes, English language schools, and professional education. Broader incumbent in the same space — operates pathway colleges directly rather than purely as an agency, but competes for the same institutional referral economics and student demand.
• Kaplan International: Global education provider offering English language courses, university pathways, exam prep, and degree programmes. Broader incumbent with overlapping English-course and university-placement services for the international student market.

Regional players

• Austudy / Embassy Education Counsellors: India-based international education counselling firm focused primarily on Australia-bound placements. Regional player with comparable end-to-end counselling services and similar institutional partnership model, focused on a different but complementary source market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GoStudyAus
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoStudyAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-study-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/gostudyaustralia
• TikToktiktok.com/@gostudyaustralia
• Xx.com/gostudyaus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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