Blue Studies International

What Blue Studies International does

Blue Studies International is a privately held international education agency, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with an additional service presence in Sydney. The company operates as an intermediary connecting Latin American students — primarily from Colombia, Chile, and Peru — with educational institutions and migration pathways across 17 destination countries including Australia, Canada, Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European and Asian markets. Its service portfolio spans language courses, summer programs, secondary school placement, technical courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, medical specialization, tourist and student visa advisory, and migration pathways such as the US EB-3 visa category, supplemented by sub-brands such as EmpowerHer targeting women in technology.

The underlying technology stack is modest: the company operates a Wix-hosted public website with country-specific landing pages, integrates SimplyBook.me for appointment scheduling, and links to Career Matcher for program-fit assessment. Core revenue is generated through referral and commission economics from partner institutions (including English UK, ICEF, ANEX, PIER, and Gold Winner accredited bodies, plus university partners such as RMIT and Torrens University Australia), as well as specialized advisory services for scholarship programs such as COLFUTURO and Becas Chile. Pricing is freemium and consultation-led, with initial advising offered at no cost and paid engagements centered on comprehensive application support, essay preparation, and visa management.

Go-to-market combines sales-led direct advising with community-led growth, including the 'El Lado Blue de la Vida' podcast, the EmpowerHer community, the 'Refiere y Gana' referral program, and active social media presence across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Leadership is founder-operated under CEO Andrea Palacios Bonilla, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or M&A activity. The customer base is consumer-individual rather than enterprise, and the company cites that more than 60% of COLFUTURO-selected scholarship applicants received its specialized advising, illustrating both advisory depth and reliance on a concentrated upstream scholarship channel.

Name

Blue Studies International

Legal name

Blue Studies International Pty

Website

https://bluestudies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Studies International is a Melbourne-based education agency that advises Latin American students on international study programs, visa processing, and scholarship applications across 17 destination countries, earning revenue primarily through referral commissions from partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Advisory Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAGAD

Study Abroad Program Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

SECONDARYEDAIAKAI

Student Advocacy & Case Management / Navigational Support

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

SECONDARYEDAIAAAJ

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYEDAIADAD

Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

Keywords

• International education agency
• Study abroad advisory
• Student visa services
• Scholarship consulting
• Language course placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Institution Partnerships and Referral Fees: Blue Studies International generates revenue through partnerships with international educational institutions. As an education agency, they likely earn commissions or referral fees from universities, language schools, and training institutions when placing students in programs. The company offers services including course discounts (up to 30% off English courses) suggesting negotiated commission structures with partner institutions.
2. Advisory and Visa Services: The company provides specialized advisory services for visa applications, scholarship guidance (COLFUTURO, Becas Chile), and study abroad planning. While initial consultations may be free, specialized services such as application assistance and strategic planning for scholarship applications represent potential revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blue Studies International is an international education agency that advises and places Latin American students into study programs at partner institutions across 17 countries, including language courses, summer programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees, technical courses, and medical specializations. The company provides end-to-end support including program selection, visa advisory (student, work & holiday, tourist, EB-3 migration), and scholarship application guidance (notably COLFUTURO and Becas Chile). Services are delivered through personalized advising consultations, country-specific landing pages, and a network of accredited partner institutions.

Product overview

Blue Studies International operates as an international education agency with 18+ years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational services. The core offering consists of advisory and facilitation services across multiple program types: language courses, summer programs, school education, technical courses, undergraduate degrees, medical specializations, graduate programs, and migration/visa services. The company connects students with partner institutions across 17 destination countries (Germany, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Korea, Dubai, Spain, USA, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, New Zealand, UK, Sweden, South Africa). Key programs include COLFUTURO and Becas Chile scholarship programs, plus the EmpowerHer sub-brand focused on female empowerment in international education. Services are provided through a network of accredited partner institutions and include visa advisory, application support, and ongoing guidance throughout the student journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EmpowerHer: A community dedicated to female empowerment helping women achieve their professional study abroad projects through coaching, support networks, and resources

Products and services

• Language Courses (Cursos de Idiomas)

Quantifiable outcome

• According to COLFUTURO data, more than 60% of selected scholarship applicants had received specialized advising, demonstrating the value of professional guidance in scholarship success.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• English UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish UK partnership provides access to accredited English language institutions across the UK. As a partner agency, Blue Studies International can place students in quality English language programs with recognized accreditation.
• COLFUTUROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOLFUTURO is Colombia's premier loan-scholarship program for postgraduate studies abroad. Blue Studies International provides specialized advising to help Colombian students maximize their chances of obtaining the scholarship and navigating the application process.
• Becas ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecas Chile provides scholarship opportunities for Chilean students seeking international education. Blue Studies International offers guidance on application processes and program selection for Chilean applicants.
• Torrens University AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTorrens University Australia partnership provides scholarship opportunities (100% scholarships mentioned) for international students, particularly in research and doctoral programs.
• ANEX Language SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANEX network of language schools provides English and other language programs accessible through Blue Studies International's agency services.
• RMIT UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRMIT University partnership offers 100% scholarships for doctoral research programs, highlighted as an opportunity for women in technology careers.
• International Institutions NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of partner institutions across 16+ countries including universities, language schools, technical colleges, and summer program providers. Countries include Germany, Argentina, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Dubai, Spain, USA, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, New Zealand, UK, Sweden, and South Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: ASX-listed Australian education provider with pathway programs, university partnerships, and English language colleges (including CRICOS-registered institutions). Comparable on the Australia-based student placement and visa support axis, but operates as a provider rather than agency.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global higher education pathway provider partnering with universities to offer foundation, English, and direct-entry programs to international students. Comparable on the international student placement and pathway advisory dimension, but operates as institutional partner rather than agency.
• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds): Global higher education analytics and student recruitment company operating the QS World Rankings and student fairs/expos worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in international student mobility and university marketing services.

Direct peers

• ApplyBoard: Canada-based technology platform that connects international students with educational institutions across North America, UK, and Australia. Comparable as a placement intermediary, but differentiated by scale, proprietary tech, and broader multi-source-country reach.
• IDP Education: ASX-listed global education services company co-owned with British Council; places international students into universities and English language programs across 30+ destinations. The closest large-scale comparable to Blue Studies' placement and visa advisory model, though far larger and broader geographically.
• Keystone Education Group: Operates education portals and agency services (including Educations.com and LanguageInternational) facilitating international student placements. Comparable as a multi-country placement agency serving similar Latin American and European source markets.
• Edvoy: UK-based international student recruitment platform offering course search, application support, and visa advisory across multiple destinations. Comparable as a digitally-enabled agency serving similar student corridors.
• Studyportals: Netherlands-based study search and comparison platform used by millions of international students to discover programs globally. Comparable as a discovery-and-application intermediary competing for the same inbound student demand.

Regional players

• Across the Pond: UK-based study abroad agency specializing in placing North American students at British universities. Comparable as a destination-focused education agency model, though serving a different source geography (North America vs. Blue Studies' Latin American focus).

Others

• Education New Zealand (ENZ): New Zealand government agency responsible for promoting the country as a study destination and supporting international student recruitment. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and destination-side counterpart to Blue Studies' outbound placement business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bluestudies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4agZ8TxxcAVl0ezQybUj5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlueStudiesInternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/bluestudiesinternational
• TikToktiktok.com/@bluestudiesinternational?_t=8lYTEGu2I5N&_r=1

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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