Consortium for Global Education

What Consortium for Global Education does

Consortium for Global Education (CGE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, that facilitates international education across a network of 42 member universities spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Italy, France, Lebanon, Zambia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, and China. Since its founding in 1987, CGE has coordinated programs in more than 90 nations, with 25+ USA member campuses currently enrolling 5,229 international students from 130 nations. The organization serves four primary stakeholder groups: member universities (which gain access to international partnership networks), faculty (overseas teaching and research collaboration), students (study abroad and AmeriStudy recruitment pathways), and partner institutions (co-hosted conferences and delegations). Its service portfolio is anchored by AmeriStudy, an international student recruitment and placement program linking students from 130+ nations to USA member campuses, supplemented by short-cycle AmeriStudy Skill Development Certificates (3-6 weeks) and a $300 Pathway Planner assessment.

CGE's product surface extends beyond student placement to include semester and summer Study Abroad programs at international partner campuses (John Cabot University in Italy, LCC International University in Lithuania, Spanish Language Institute in Costa Rica, Liverpool Hope University in the UK), a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program, the CGE Research Institute (led by Director Jeffrey Moore and Research Fellow Corey Shepherd), a Telehealth Initiative, the K-12-focused Silk Road Start, and the Academics in Asia partnership initiative. Annual convening events include the September Annual Meeting rotated among member campuses (2024 at Union University, 2026 at Samford University) and the international HandongGU Conference hosted at Handong Global University in South Korea ($430 registration). The technology backbone is intentionally lightweight: SCHOOLinSITES for content management and Connect Suite for member authentication, with no public APIs or proprietary software products.

CGE's revenue model is diversified across five streams: recurring membership dues from member universities, one-time conference and annual meeting registration fees, professional services fees for AmeriStudy program participation, professional services fees for the Pathway Planner assessment, and tax-deductible donations supporting global education projects. Sponsorship revenue has emerged as an additional channel in 2025 (Gallagher and Provider Foods as Presidential Sponsors, Global Pathway as International Sponsor, LifePlus as Partner Sponsor). The operating model is event- and partnership-driven rather than technology-driven, with member universities acting as both customers and distribution channels. The organization maintains a small full-time team (11-50 employees) led by President Carolyn G. Bishop, with senior staff including Jane S. Cahaly (Senior Consultant for International Programming), David Bishop (AmeriStudy Director), Pat Taylor (Consultant for Donor Giving and Development), and a growing field representative presence in Turkey and Jordan.

Name

Consortium for Global Education

Legal name

Consortium for Global Education

Website

https://cgedu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consortium for Global Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium of 42 universities that facilitates international education across 90+ nations. It connects international students with USA member campuses through AmeriStudy, coordinates study abroad, faculty exchange, and annual conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Consortium Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA), Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

Keywords

• International education consortium
• Study abroad programs
• University membership consortium
• International student recruitment
• Faculty exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CGE collects membership dues from its member universities to support consortium operations, annual meetings, and program facilitation.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Registration fees for international conferences and annual meetings, including program costs, food, materials, and excursion fees.
3. AmeriStudy Program Services: Certification courses and skill development programs for international students, with costs including meals, lodging, local transportation, special activities, and visa fees.
4. Pathway Planner Assessment: Personalized consulting and assessment services for students to identify suitable US university pathways, priced at $300.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support global education projects, faculty collaboration, student programs, and ministry service programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CGE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium of 42 universities that facilitates international education collaboration across more than 90 nations. It operates an international student recruitment and placement program (AmeriStudy), study abroad programs at partner campuses in Italy, Lithuania, Costa Rica, and the UK, faculty exchange and research collaboration, annual conferences and meetings, and J-1 visa cultural exchange programs. Member institutions pay dues and gain access to a coordinated network for international partnerships, while students pay fees to participate in programs.

Product overview

Consortium for Global Education (CGE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a membership consortium of universities engaged in international education. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on international student recruitment (AmeriStudy), study abroad opportunities, faculty exchange, research collaboration, and annual conferences. AmeriStudy serves as the primary student-facing product, connecting international students with member universities, while the Pathway Planner assessment tool supports students in choosing appropriate programs. CGE also facilitates J-1 visa exchanges, the Research Institute for scholarly collaboration, and specialized initiatives including Telehealth, K-12 programs, and delegations. The ecosystem is supported by annual meetings and the HandongGU International Conference for member engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AmeriStudy

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GallagherminorOthers · 1 January 2025Presidential Sponsor for CGE 2025 Annual Meeting.
• Provider FoodsminorOthers · 1 January 2025Presidential Sponsor for CGE 2025 Annual Meeting.
• Global PathwayminorOthers · 1 January 2025International Sponsor for CGE 2025 Annual Meeting.
• LifePlusminorOthers · 1 January 2025Partner Sponsor for CGE 2025 Annual Meeting.
• Handong Global UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2024Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea hosted the CGE International Conference June 23-28, 2024. The conference focused on joint university programs, strategies for student recruitment, and networking with international focused universities in Asia.
• Member Universities (42 total)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGE membership represents 42 member universities from USA, UK, Lithuania, Italy, France, Lebanon, Zambia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India and China. Key member universities include Anderson University, Baylor University, Samford University, Union University, Dallas Baptist University, and many others across the consortium.
• Northrise UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthrise University in Zambia is the first Christ-centered private university in Zambia, founded in 2003. CGE delegation visited in May-June 2024 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary, 2024 Spring Graduation, and opening of new School of Engineering.
• John Cabot UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Cabot University in Rome, Italy is an independent four-year liberal arts university founded in 1972, offering undergraduate degrees and study abroad programs to English-speaking students from over 70 countries.
• LCC International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCC International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania is a liberal arts institution established in 1991 with approximately 600 students (40% Lithuanian, 60% international) from more than 27 countries.
• Liverpool Hope UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool Hope University in UK has a history extending more than 170 years with strong tradition of scholarship and research. Offers wide range of undergraduate courses both as single and combined honors degrees.
• Eastern Mediterranean UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMU established in 1979 in North Cyprus stands as the pioneering state university in the region. Ranked 601-800 band worldwide in Times Higher Education Rankings with approximately 16,000 students from 110 countries.
• SIAS UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIAS University in China founded in 1998 is the first solely American-owned university in Central China, affiliated with Fort Hays State University. Enrollment of over 36,000 students with partnerships with 184 international partner schools in 50 countries.
• Haigazian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaigazian University established in 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon is a liberal arts university with students from 20 countries and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
• Forum on Education AbroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated professional organization supporting education abroad initiatives.
• Institute of International Education (IIE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization supporting international education initiatives.
• Myongji UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate Christian university founded in 1948 in South Korea. Has exchange programs with 150 universities in 22 different countries. Operates two campuses in Seoul and Yongin.
• Queensland University (Haiti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Protestant University institution established in Haiti since 1996. Provides training to young Haitians in collaboration with Queensland Foundation for Children, Health and Education (QFCHE).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: NAFSA is the largest US-based association of international educators, providing advocacy, training, and resources. It is a broader incumbent operating alongside CGE in the international-education ecosystem, though more focused on policy and professional development.
• World Learning: World Learning is a nonprofit operating SIT Study Abroad and other international exchange programs. As a broader incumbent in international education, it has deeper resources and global infrastructure comparable to what CGE aspires to in study abroad and exchange.

Emerging players

• Global Citizen Year: Global Citizen Year is a nonprofit offering gap-year and international immersion programs for high school graduates. It overlaps with CGE's international-education and exchange remit for a younger student segment than CGE's traditional university audience.

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: IES Abroad is a nonprofit study-abroad organization offering semester and summer programs at partner universities worldwide. It directly competes with CGE's semester/summer study abroad offerings at locations including Italy and the UK.
• Institute of International Education (IIE): IIE is a long-established nonprofit that designs and manages international educational exchange programs, including the flagship Fulbright program. CGE itself lists IIE as an affiliated organization, and the two directly overlap on study-abroad administration and international student support services for member universities.
• CISabroad: CISabroad is a study-abroad provider offering programs in multiple countries for US college students. It directly competes with CGE's study abroad offerings on destinations, pricing, and university partnerships.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is a major nonprofit study-abroad and intercultural-exchange provider operating programs in dozens of countries. It competes with CGE's study abroad and AmeriStudy offerings for both student placements and university partnerships.
• SIT Study Abroad (World Learning): SIT Study Abroad, part of World Learning, is a nonprofit provider of field-based, semester, and summer study-abroad programs with global reach. It competes directly with CGE for university-affiliated study-abroad partnerships and student placements.
• Forum on Education Abroad: The Forum on Education Abroad is a membership-based association of US institutions and organizations involved in education abroad. CGE explicitly lists it as an affiliated organization; both serve as consortium-style bodies supporting study abroad program management for institutions.

Others

• AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers): AACRAO is a nonprofit association serving US higher-education registrars and admissions officers with credentials evaluation and articulation services. It overlaps with CGE indirectly through international student credential and admissions support, though AACRAO is membership- rather than program-driven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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