Uniplus

What Uniplus does

Uniplus is a Dubai-headquartered study abroad education consultancy founded in 1999 by Australian University graduates, with a regional office in New Delhi serving students and universities across the Middle East and South Asia. The firm provides free study abroad counseling and university placement services to final year students, alongside premium paid services for grades 9-11 covering Ivy League admissions guidance, profile building, curated internships, research opportunities, and IELTS preparation. Uniplus also operates a B2B university recruitment services line that delivers go-to-market strategy, dedicated on-payroll staff, and market intelligence to universities seeking to enter the Middle East and South Asia markets.

The company is service-based and operates without a proprietary technology platform — its competitive offering is delivered through dedicated academic counselors with experience across multiple international curricula (CBSE/ICSE, IB Diploma, British A Levels, American High School, SABIS, UAE curricula, Deutsche Abitur, French Baccalaureate). Distribution is anchored by physical offices in Dubai and New Delhi, supplemented by annual Education Fairs, University Scholarship Fairs, school counselor partnerships (including the Excellence in Education Global Awards), and a multi-channel digital presence. Sister concerns AmbedkarGlobal and Pt. Deen Dayal Global Foundation handle unrelated social justice and community welfare initiatives.

Uniplus claims 15,000+ students placed internationally across six destination countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE), holds ICEF accreditation (Agency ID 6755), and has been an AAERI member since 2001. The business is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures, and operates with a small team of approximately 18 employees including founder and Chief Academic Counsellor Ravi Chand.

Name

Uniplus

Legal name

Uniplus LLC

Website

https://uniplusgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uniplus is a Dubai-headquartered study abroad consultancy founded in 1999 that provides free university placement counseling to final-year students and premium admissions services for grades 9-11, with a regional office in New Delhi serving students and universities across the Middle East and South Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK), University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Education advisory services
• University placement services
• International student recruitment
• Higher education counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Counseling and Placement Services: Uniplus provides free study abroad counseling and university placement services to final year students. Premium services are offered to students in grades 9-11 who require profile building assistance for top universities. Revenue is generated through premium service fees for early-stage students and potentially commission arrangements with partner universities.
2. University Recruitment Services: Uniplus provides market intelligence, go-to-market strategy, and student recruitment services to universities and educational providers across Middle East and South Asia. Services include dedicated staff deployment and networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uniplus Education is a study abroad consultancy that provides free counseling and university placement services to final-year high school students, along with premium profile-building and admissions guidance for students in grades 9-11. The firm also offers paid recruitment, market intelligence, and go-to-market services to universities seeking international students in the Middle East and South Asia, as well as customized program management for government ministries and scholarship sponsors.

Product overview

Uniplus Education is a study abroad consultancy operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is free study abroad advisory comprising career counseling, university application assistance, visa support, accommodation help, and scholarship guidance. Premium services (charged) are offered for students in grades 9-11 needing profile building, IELTS preparation, Ivy League guidance, internships, and research opportunities. Partner services include university recruitment support and ministry/sponsor program management. Sister concerns (AmbedkarGlobal and Pt. Deen Dayal Global Foundation) handle community welfare initiatives. Annual events include the University Scholarship Fair and Uniplus Education Fair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Study Abroad Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ students placed in international universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Student Recruitment Manager Rinnalyn Inoue visited Uniplus office for discussions on connecting aspirational students with appropriate channels for higher education. Meeting hosted by Mr Ravi Chand to simplify the complex world of higher education.
• Study GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024Global and regional team visited including Executive Director Ravi Singh, Director Rahul Agarwal, Regional Director Owain Llwyd, and Partner Sales Manager Abdul Mateen Ansari. Collaborative dialogue towards making education universally accessible.
• Kaplan International PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024Guests from Kaplan International Pathways included Senior Director of Recruitment Clare Cairns, Director of Sponsor Engagement Laura Nichola, Senior International Marketing Manager Darren Cassidy, and International Student Recruitment Manager Parag Dhole for collaboration on education accessibility.
• Taylor's College and University of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2024Representatives Mohamed Saber and Sebastien Von Gossler visited Uniplus. University ranked 19th in QS World University Rankings. Collaborative and constructive conversations held for student placement.
• Anglia Ruskin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2024Uniplus Education's Mr Ravi Chand participated as panelist at Anglia Ruskin University conference in Dubai discussing what international students need from a university. University ranked in top 40 in UK and 350 worldwide.
• University of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024Jasmin Mufarreja from University of Arizona (world top-ranked university known for research initiatives and affordable tuition) welcomed at Uniplus office for collaborative discussions.
• BMI GlobalEd and Times Higher EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024UAE Education Fair 2024 hosted by BMI GlobalEd and Times Higher Education in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Uniplus connected with aspiring students and shared possibilities of global education.
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024Dr. Mariam Shaikh and Amy Van Rensburg hosted at Uniplus office. Engaged in discussions with interested students addressing their doubts and queries.
• ShorelightminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Megan Clements from Shorelight conducted 'Scholarship in USA' seminar providing students with insights on pursuing educational opportunities in the United States.
• Queen's University BelfastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Russell Group UK university collaboration. Professor Dr. Gavin Duffy conducted Leadership for Change workshop for school leaders and counselors in UAE. Over 60 school leaders attended and received certifications from the university.
• Pt. Deen Dayal Global FoundationminorOthersUniplus Group sister company dedicated to community welfare through education, healthcare, and vocational training access for marginalized communities. Promotes sustainable development through community-driven environmental projects.
• AmbedkarGlobalminorOthersUniplus Group sister organization dedicated to honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy through promoting equality and social justice. Activities include annual events, seminars, academic collaborations, legal aid, and charity initiatives.
• Needs-Friendly UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversities with accessible education in UAE and abroad that partner with Uniplus for special needs student placements. Uniplus counselors trained to assist students with physical or autism-related challenges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global listed education services company and one of the largest international student placement and IELTS testing operators. Directly comparable as a study abroad consultancy serving Indian and Middle East source markets; Uniplus operates in IDP's footprint at significantly smaller scale.

Regional players

• SI-UK (Study in UK): International study abroad consultancy with offices in India, Middle East, and other regions focused on UK university placement. Comparable on counselor-led model, multi-region presence, and partnerships with UK universities (overlap with Uniplus's Russell Group partnerships).
• Global Opportunities (GlobalOp): India-based overseas education consultancy with multi-city presence offering study abroad counseling across major destinations. Comparable on small-team counseling model and India market focus; competes in same segment as Uniplus.

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Canadian-founded international student recruitment platform connecting students, counselors, and partner institutions. Comparable as a B2B2C international admissions platform; Uniplus plays a similar recruitment role in India/UAE for partner universities, though without the technology layer.
• Leverage Edu: Tech-enabled study abroad platform from India offering AI-driven university matching, profile building, and admissions support. Comparable on premium profile-building and Ivy League admissions guidance; represents the digital-native model Uniplus lacks.
• LeapScholar: India-based study abroad and test prep platform combining counseling with online IELTS/TOEFL preparation. Comparable to Uniplus on the student-facing services stack and Indian source market focus; tech-led delivery contrasts with Uniplus's counselor-led model.

Direct peers

• KC Overseas Education: India-headquartered study abroad consultancy offering counseling and university placement services to students targeting US, UK, Canada, Australia and other destinations. Closest direct comparable to Uniplus on free counseling + premium services model and source-market (India) overlap.
• Manya Abroad (The Princeton Review Manya):
• Edwise International: Long-established Indian overseas education consultancy with offices across India and in the Middle East. Directly comparable on multi-destination counseling, premium profile-building services, and dual India-Middle East footprint.
• Y-Axis: India-headquartered overseas career and immigration consultancy offering study abroad, work, and visa services. Comparable on free counseling funnel, premium services, and India/UAE source market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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