Study Abroad Europe

What Study Abroad Europe does

Study Abroad Europe is a privately-held educational services company founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, NY, with 39 employees. The company operates a direct-to-consumer study abroad placement platform connecting North American students (primarily from the US and Canada) with academic programs at 25+ partner universities across 10+ European countries, including Italy, Spain, France, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Morocco, Greece, and Cyprus. The platform serves three customer segments: undergraduate students seeking semester or year-long study abroad programs, high school students participating in summer programs, and graduate students enrolling in MBA and specialized master's programs. Recent additions extend reach to Portugal and niche verticals such as sports law and football management.

The company's core product is a service-based marketplace rather than a unified software platform. The website (studyabroadineurope.com) serves as the primary interface for program discovery, online application submission, and payment processing via PayPal. Supporting services include housing arrangements, scholarship guidance, internship placement, travel insurance, and an on-the-ground logistics layer covering visa documentation, airport transfers, and cultural orientation. Pricing is per-program, ranging from approximately $2,950 for short summer programs to $75,100 for full MBA programs, with application fees of $55-$95 and a $250 program deposit. The company has no mobile app, no public API, no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed third-party integrations beyond PayPal payment processing.

The business model is a professional services / referral revenue structure. Study Abroad Europe acts as an intermediary between students and partner universities, earning on program fees, application fees, and ancillary service charges. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, supplemented by organic social media on Facebook and Twitter, and direct email outreach. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity. It has operated independently for 14 years with a stable headcount of 39 employees, suggesting a bootstrapped, lifestyle or small-scale operator business model.

Name

Study Abroad Europe

Website

https://studyabroadineurope.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Study Abroad Europe is a privately-held educational services company that connects North American students with academic programs at 25+ partner universities across 10+ European countries, offering placement, housing, visa, and internship services for undergraduate, high school, and graduate students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Placement Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• International education services
• Student placement services
• University partnerships
• Cultural immersion programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Study Abroad Europe charges program fees for study abroad placements at partner European universities. Fees vary significantly by program and institution, ranging from approximately $2,950 for short summer programs to $75,100 for full MBA programs. These fees typically include tuition, housing, and sometimes additional services like airport transfers and excursions.
2. Application Fees: The company charges application fees ranging from $55-$95 depending on the destination country (France programs $95, UK programs $55, Spain programs $55). An additional $250 program deposit is required to secure placement.
3. Transcript and Administrative Fees: Additional fees may apply for US-accredited transcript arrangements for students whose home institutions will not accept credits reported on overseas transcripts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Study Abroad Europe is a privately-held educational placement facilitator that connects primarily US and Canadian students with semester, summer, and graduate-level study abroad programs at a network of 25+ partner universities across 10+ European countries (including Italy, Spain, France, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Morocco, Greece, and Cyprus). The company handles the entire enrollment workflow — online application submission, university placement, housing arrangements, visa documentation support, US-accredited credit transfer, internship placements, and on-site orientation — charging application fees, program deposits, and program fees that vary by destination and institution.

Product overview

Study Abroad Europe operates as a study abroad placement platform connecting students with educational programs across 14 European countries. The core offering is a marketplace of partner university programs spanning hospitality management, business administration, arts and design, culinary arts, music, archaeology, language studies, and healthcare. Key partner programs include APICIUS International School of Hospitality, FUA-Florence University of the Arts, Les Roches Hospitality Management, Varna University of Management, and 20+ additional university partners. The platform provides supporting services including housing arrangements, scholarship guidance, internship placement, travel insurance, and an online application system. The company does not offer a unified software product but rather a service-based platform facilitating study abroad program enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Placement Services Comprehensive study abroad placement services connecting US/Canadian college, high school, and graduate students with semester, summer, and degree programs at 25+ partner universities across 10+ European countries, including university selection, application processing, visa support, housing arrangement, and internship placement.
• APICIUS International School of Hospitality Programs

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EU Business School MunichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution offering Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programs in English in Munich, Germany. Located near Theresienwiese fairground.
• Ferrari Fashion SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion education institution located in Milan's Fashion District, operating for nearly 20 years with focus on Quality, Professionalism, Ethics and Passion.
• POLI.Design - Consortium of Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of Politecnico di Milano School of Design, the largest international university for training product, communication, interior, and fashion designers. Offers scholarships.
• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist art, design, media and performance university established in 1885, offering high quality education in creative industries.
• Balkan Heritage Field SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram of the Balkan Heritage Foundation in partnership with New Bulgarian University for practical education in archaeology and history of South-Eastern Europe, taught in English.
• FUA-Florence University of the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorence-based institution offering programs for US undergraduates requiring academic credit and international students. Follows American university semester credit system.
• APICIUS International School of HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional certificate programs for students seeking skills and professional experience in international hospitality learning environment in Florence, Italy.
• IESA - The Institut d'Etudes Supérieures des ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParis-based art and cultural management school founded in 1985, recognized by French Ministry of Culture since 1991. Boasts over 10,000 alumni.
• Paris School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational business school in Paris welcoming 70+ nationalities. Programs accredited to American and international standards by IACBE. Ranked as leading business school by CEO Magazine in 2012.
• Barcelona International College (BIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational college in Barcelona's L'Eixample neighborhood. Students earn college credits from Jacksonville University, Florida. Spanish language immersion focus.
• Les Roches - International School of Hotel Management (Marbella)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel management school in Costa del Sol, Spain. Voted best school in Spain for hospitality management (TNS Survey 2010). NEASC accredited branch campus.
• Don Quijote - ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish language school in Valencia offering courses in modern facility in university district, convenient to city center and Mediterranean beaches.
• Istituto Marangoni - Fashion & Design ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope's leading fashion and design school with campuses in London, Paris and Milan. Unrivalled links with leading fashion houses worldwide.
• Moroccan Center for Arabic Studies (MCAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArabic language school in Rabat, Morocco. Committed to teaching Arabic as a foreign language, offering placements in NGOs, journalism, women's empowerment, and more.
• European Center for Career Education (ECCEDU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrague-based institution with 350+ company partners including Siemens, Coca-Cola, Lego, DLA Piper, Clifford Chance. Programs in Law, Business, Architecture with 4-week internships.
• University of New York in PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest English-language higher education institution in Czech Republic. Over 800 students from 60+ countries, 125 teaching staff from 25+ countries.
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss hospitality management school ranked top 3 globally. NEASC accredited. Bluche/Crans-Montana location in Swiss Alps. 11,000 alumni in 129 countries. Students from 90 nationalities.
• Varna University of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate not-profit institution established 1996. Accredited by Bulgarian Ministry of Education and British Accreditation Council. Campuses in Varna, Dobrich, and Sofia. Students from 50 countries.
• Paros International Creative Music ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad program on Paros Island, Greece for undergraduate music students. Open forum teaching style focused on composition, improvisation, and contemporary music.
• University of Stirling London CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScotland's top university for Accounting and Finance (RAE 2008). London campus in East End offering postgraduate programs with first-class facilities.
• London School of Business and FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution offering programs designed with Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB). GGSB holds triple accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB. Attracts students from 150+ countries.
• Pontifical University of SalamancacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModern private Catholic institution founded 1940. 5,000 students, 300 professors. Offers Global Health Sciences with hospital internships. Salamanca, Spain.
• University of SunderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading modern UK university. Ranked 2nd in UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism (Guardian 2019). Most Affordable University in UK for International Students.
• Barat Foundation - Summer in ProvencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer French language and culture program in Provence, France. Students live at country estate with pool, attend Avignon and Aix-en-Provence festivals.
• Study Abroad in CypruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Nicosia, Cyprus. Mediterranean location at intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa with rich cultural history.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): One of the largest and oldest U.S.-based study abroad providers, operating semester, summer, and custom programs across multiple European destinations with similar placement-plus-support model and credit-transfer services for U.S. students.
• CAPA The Global Education Network: Boston-based study abroad provider offering credit-bearing programs in European cities with comparable housing, cultural immersion, and credit-transfer services for U.S. undergraduates.
• AIFS Abroad (American Institute For Foreign Study): Long-established U.S. study abroad and cultural exchange organization offering semester, summer, and faculty-led programs in Europe with similar bundled services and university partnerships.
• API (Academic Programs International): U.S.-based study abroad provider placing American undergraduates at universities across Europe with bundled housing, excursions, and on-site support — competing for the same US/Canadian student cohort Study Abroad Europe serves.
• ISA (International Studies Abroad): Provider of study abroad, intern, and service-learning programs in Europe and worldwide with semester, summer, and gap-year formats — directly comparable program mix and direct-to-consumer acquisition approach.
• CIS Abroad: U.S.-based study abroad provider offering semester, summer, and intern programs across Europe with bundled housing, insurance, and credit services aimed at the same undergraduate demographic.
• IES Abroad: Chicago-based nonprofit study abroad organization offering semester and year-long programs in European cities with housing, visa support, and academic credit services closely mirroring Study Abroad Europe's service model.

Emerging players

• GoOverseas: Online marketplace and content platform for study abroad, intern, and volunteer programs — overlapping audience of US students researching European programs, though operating as a lead-generation platform rather than a placement provider.

Broad incumbents

• WorldStrides: Large U.S. educational travel provider covering study abroad, K-12 trips, and cultural exchanges through acquired brands (ISA, Cultural Vistas) — a broader incumbent with overlapping program types but a much wider portfolio beyond European study abroad.
• EF Education First: Global education company offering language travel, degree programs, and cultural exchanges across dozens of countries — a much larger incumbent with overlapping European educational offerings and global brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abroadprograms
• Facebookfacebook.com/collegestudyabroad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/study-abroad-europe

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Investors

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M&A

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