Name

Study Overseas (Pvt) Ltd

Legal name

Study Overseas (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://studyoverseas.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Education consulting services
• Overseas university placement
• International student counseling
• Scholarship application assistance
• University admission guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Education Consulting Services: The company generates revenue through consulting fees charged for facilitating international education placements. Services include student counseling, university application processing, admission coordination, and related educational advisory services. The company acts as an authorized representative for partner universities and receives commissions or service fees for student placements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Study Overseas (Pvt) Ltd is an educational consulting firm that guides Sri Lankan and Maldivian Advanced Level-qualified students through overseas university admissions. The company provides personalized counseling, university application processing, scholarship and visa assistance, and IELTS registration support, acting as an authorized representative for partner universities across 10+ countries including India, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Europe.

Product overview

Study Overseas (Pvt) Ltd is an educational consulting company that operates as a single unified service platform offering comprehensive study abroad guidance to Sri Lankan and Maldivian students. The core offering is the Study Overseas Consultation Service, supported by a suite of complementary modules including IELTS Registration, Scholarship Application Assistance, O/L & A/L Certificate Application processing, and a Past Student's Database. The company facilitates admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and short course programs across 13+ countries including India, Australia, Canada, UK, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, and Europe. Programs span medical degrees (MBBS, BDS), engineering (various specializations), biotechnology, computer science, business management, hotel management, journalism, fashion design, physiotherapy, and aviation management. The service connects students with partner universities including RMIT, Algonquin College, ANU, Johns Hopkins University, Lancaster University, University of Queensland, and others. The company operates two physical offices in Colombo and Kandy, Sri Lanka, and has been operating since 1991 through AMASA Institute of Professional Studies in association with Global Environmental Youth Education Foundation (GEYEF).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Overseas Consultation Services Personalized educational consulting service that guides Sri Lankan and Maldivian students through the overseas university admission process, including country and program counseling, university application processing, admission coordination, and visa guidance.
• IELTS Registration Service Online registration service enabling prospective students to book IELTS examination slots through the Study Overseas platform.
• Scholarship Application Assistance
• O/L & A/L Certificate Application Service
• Undergraduate Degree Placement
• Postgraduate Degree Placement
• Diploma Program Placement
• Short Course Placement

Quantifiable outcome

• 5200+ students have graduated since 1996
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMASA Institute of Professional StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent institution of the Study Overseas program, Amasa Institute of Professional Studies runs the education consultancy program in association with Global Environmental Youth Education Foundation since 1991
• Global Environmental Youth Education Foundation (GEYEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding partner organization that established the Study Overseas program in 1991 to facilitate international education for Sri Lankan and Maldivian students
• State Bank of IndiaminorOthersState Bank of India representatives attended seminars to instruct students on money transfers to India and benefits of opening bank accounts, supporting financial logistics for international students
• Reva UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner institution affiliated with Bangalore University. Over 5200 Sri Lankan students have graduated through their institutions since 1996. Annual get-together events organized with Reva University at Hotel Taj Samudra.
• SDM College (Mangalore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Mangalore offering various undergraduate programs. Multiple Sri Lankan students have been admitted through Study Overseas to SDM College for degrees in Biotechnology, Physiotherapy, Business Management, and other fields.
• Indian Academy Degree College (Bangalore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution affiliated with Bangalore University offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. One of the primary institutions for Sri Lankan student placements.
• T. John College (Bangalore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Bangalore offering degrees in Hotel Management, Computer Applications, Fashion & Apparel Designing, and Engineering. Regular student placements and visit programs organized.
• Samvaad Institute of Speech & HearingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner since 1996. 60 Sri Lankan students have graduated from Samvaad with degrees in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. Graduates have excelled worldwide, with some working as lecturers at Ragama Medical Faculty and in government hospitals.
• MAHSA University (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in Malaysia founded in 2005. Offers programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Business and Engineering. Student recruitment partnership for Sri Lankan students.
• Lincoln University College (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in Malaysia established in 2002, upgraded to University College in 2011. 5-star ranking by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2017. Offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• SEGi University and Colleges (Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution serving 25,000 students across five campuses in Malaysia. Offers professional and continuing education programs with global recognition.
• Bangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in India with established recruitment relationships since 1991. Most partner colleges including Reva, SDM, Indian Academy, and T. John are affiliated with Bangalore University.
• Mangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in India. SDM College and Alva's Educational Foundation are affiliated with Mangalore University.
• Future Minds Educational & Career ExhibitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized Indian Pavilion of Future Minds Exhibition 2012 at BMICH Colombo with GEYEF - Amasa Educational Services, featuring partner colleges and universities
• EDEX Educational ExhibitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual educational exhibition participation to showcase international education opportunities and connect with prospective students

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Study Group: Global education provider offering university pathway and direct-entry programs across multiple countries. Comparable in the multi-country, multi-discipline placement space, though primarily a pathway/pre-master provider rather than a pure local agent.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global higher education partner operating pathway and direct-entry programs with universities in the US, UK, and Australia. Comparable on the multi-country, multi-discipline dimension, though typically partnered with universities rather than a local student-recruitment agent.
• Kaplan International: Major global education services provider offering university pathways, English training, and degree programs. Comparable as a multi-country international education intermediary with a much broader product suite and brand footprint.
• IDP Education: Global leader in international student placement and English-language testing, operating in dozens of markets including South Asia. Comparable as a multi-country, multi-discipline study abroad intermediary, though vastly larger and more diversified than Study Overseas.

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Global online platform connecting international students to educational institutions. Competes with Study Overseas in the same outbound student recruitment value chain, offering universities a digital alternative to traditional local agents like Study Overseas.
• Edvoy (formerly Unimoni Education / GHC): Digital-first international student recruitment platform with a strong South Asia focus, enabling students to apply to multiple universities online. Competes for the same Sri Lankan A/L student segment but via a tech-enabled, lower-touch model.

Direct peers

• AECC Global: A leading South Asia-headquartered study abroad consultancy with strong India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal presence. Directly comparable as a multi-country placement firm serving the same regional outbound student market with similar university partnership economics.
• Global Opportunities (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka-based education consultancy placing students in overseas universities across multiple destinations. A direct local competitor serving the same A/L-qualified Sri Lankan student segment with a similar multi-country placement model.

Regional players

• Manipal Overseas (India): India-based overseas education consultancy with extensive university partnerships across multiple countries. Comparable as a regional peer with similar third-party study abroad placement economics, though serving primarily an Indian customer base.
• Edulink (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka-focused overseas education consultancy offering student placement and visa services. Comparable as a domestic peer competing for the same Colombo- and Kandy-based A/L student demand pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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