Veranda HigherEd

What Veranda HigherEd does

Veranda HigherEd is the online higher-education division of Veranda Management Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd (Veranda Learning Solutions), headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The company is an authorized enrollment and delivery partner that aggregates degree, certificate, and executive programs from a portfolio of twenty-plus partner institutions — including five Indian Institutes of Management (Kozhikode, Raipur, Sirmaur, Shillong, Lucknow), XLRI, IIT Guwahati's E&ICT Academy, Goa Institute of Management, and international universities in the US, UK, Switzerland, France, Malta, and Australia — and resells access to working professionals in India and other markets. Its catalog spans Doctorate (DBA/PhD) programs, International MBAs, Executive Certificate and Diploma programs, Master's degrees, Bridge pathways, and a study-abroad route to Canada (VOPP Pathway via Ottawa Education Group and International Business University).

The platform runs on a cloud-based Learning Management System that delivers live synchronous instructor-led classes, 24-hour availability of recorded sessions, course materials, case studies, assignments, assessments, and an integrated career-support portal (Right Management) offering access to 3,500+ behavioral, managerial, and leadership courses. Programs are typically 1-2 years in duration, delivered online with optional in-campus immersions at partner institutions, and priced between INR 2.45 lakhs and INR 13.25 lakhs for Indian programs and CAD 30,000-36,000 for international programs. Additional value-added components include SHRM certification pathways and PwC Academy masterclasses on select programs. Technology skill courses in Angular, Python, Node.js, Laravel, and Docker, plus AI/Project Management specializations, sit alongside the executive portfolio.

Go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-consumer through the Veranda HigherEd website, supported by academic counselors who guide eligibility checks and enrollment, a Refer & Earn affiliate program, content marketing via blog and email, and co-marketing through partner institution channels. Reported scale metrics include 253,085+ enrolled students, 1,205+ courses, students across 56 countries, and 80+ instructors. Revenue is generated primarily through program fees (often split into multi-term installments with application fees, caution deposits, and EMI options) plus non-refundable application fees and ancillary course-material charges.

Name

Veranda HigherEd

Legal name

Veranda Management Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd

Website

https://verandahighered.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Veranda HigherEd is an Indian online higher-education platform partnering with five IIMs, XLRI, IIT Guwahati, and international universities to deliver executive certificates, MBAs, and doctorate programs to working professionals via live synchronous online learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program/Course Fees: Veranda HigherEd generates revenue through fees charged for various academic programs including Executive MBAs, Post Graduate Certificates, Professional Certificates, and Doctorate programs. Fees vary by program and partner institution, ranging from INR 2.45 lakhs to INR 13.25 lakhs for Indian programs and up to CAD 36,000 for international programs.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees charged at the time of program registration, typically ranging from INR 1,500 to INR 2,500 for Indian programs.
3. Course Expenses: Additional charges for study materials, e-books, ID cards, and App access, itemized separately from tuition fees.
4. Installment Payment Plans: Flexible installment payment options allowing students to pay program fees across multiple terms, with down payments and subsequent installments spread over the program duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veranda HigherEd is an online higher education platform that partners with prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), IITs, and international universities to deliver executive education, MBA, professional certificate, and doctoral programs to working professionals. Programs are delivered via a cloud-based LMS with live synchronous online classes, on-demand recordings, and campus immersion components. Students earn degrees, diplomas, and certificates bearing the brand of the partner institution, with career support services integrated into select programs.

Product overview

Veranda HigherEd is an online higher education and professional development platform that offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes through partnerships with prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), international universities, and professional bodies. The platform provides Doctorate Programmes (DBA/PhD) from European and US universities, International Degree Programmes (MBA) from universities in the USA, UK, Switzerland, and France, Premium Executive Certificate Programmes from IIMs covering HR, Strategy, Marketing, and Supply Chain, Premium Executive Diploma Programmes including PGDM and EMBA from Indian B-schools, Master's Programmes from Indian universities, Bridge Programmes for academic transitions, and Technology skill courses (Angular, Python, Node.js, Laravel, Docker). The platform also offers a specialized Study Abroad pathway (VOPP) for Canada-bound students. All programmes feature live synchronous learning, with select programmes including in-campus immersion components. The platform serves working professionals seeking career advancement through structured online education delivered by faculty from partner institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veranda Learning Solutions: Parent company/division of Veranda HigherEd

Products and services

• Doctorate Programmes (DBA/PhD) Doctoral-level degree programmes including Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) offered in partnership with European and US-based universities: European Institute of Management and Technology (EIMT, Switzerland and France), Birchwood University (Florida, USA), and European Global Institute of Innovation and Technology (EU Global, Malta). Designed for senior professionals and academics seeking terminal degrees.
• International Degree Programmes (Online MBA) Online MBA degree programmes delivered in partnership with international universities including University of Southern Indiana (USA, with specializations in AI and Project Management), London School of Management and Technology (UK), EIMT (Switzerland/France), and Birchwood University (Florida, USA). Targeted at professionals seeking globally-recognized MBA credentials.
• Premium Executive Certificate Programmes Executive certificate programmes offered in partnership with IIM Shillong, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Raipur, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Sirmaur, covering Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Senior Management, and General Management. Also includes programs from UTS Sydney. Targeted at working professionals seeking IIM-branded executive credentials.
• Premium Executive Diploma Programmes Executive diploma programmes including a 2-Year Hybrid Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Goa Institute of Management and an Executive MBA in Managing New Age Businesses from IIM Sirmaur. Designed for professionals seeking advanced diplomas from premier Indian B-schools.
• Master's Programmes Online Master's degree programmes (including online MBA) offered in partnership with Indian universities such as Sastra Deemed University and Chitkara University, providing flexible pathways for working professionals to earn master's-level credentials.
• Bridge Programmes Bridge programmes designed to help students transition into full degree programmes, providing foundational coursework and academic credit pathways. Targeted at learners who need preparatory study before entering a degree program.
• Veranda-OEG Preparatory Program (VOPP) Pathway An exclusive pathway programme developed in partnership with Ottawa Education Group (OEG) for students pursuing the International Business University (IBU) Canada MBA. The VOPP pathway offers GMAT exemption, discounted program fees, paid internships eligibility, credit-bearing courses completed in India, and visa application support before students transition to IBU in Ottawa.
• MBA in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IBU Canada) A 16-month MBA programme offered by International Business University (IBU), Ottawa, Canada, focusing on technology innovation and entrepreneurship. Includes 3-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students and is available through the VOPP Pathway with OEG for India-based learners.
• Executive Post-Graduate Programme in HRM (IIM Raipur) A 2-year blended executive programme in Human Resource Management offered by IIM Raipur, combining live synchronous online sessions with face-to-face campus immersion modules. Includes SHRM India certification, masterclasses by CHROs, and 6 months of career support services by Right Management. Total programme fee INR 13,25,000 plus GST.
• Executive MBA in Managing New Age Businesses (IIM Sirmaur) A 2-year Executive MBA programme from IIM Sirmaur focused on new-age business management skills including digital marketing, data analytics, financial modelling, and sustainable business practices. Features masterclasses and skill development workshops by PwC Academy and on-campus immersion. Total fee INR 10,90,000 (discounted to INR 9,90,000 with early registration benefit).
• Professional Certificate Programme in Strategic Competencies for CHROs (IIM Kozhikode) A 1-year professional certificate programme designed for CHROs and HR leaders, covering HR strategy alignment, talent management, succession planning, HR analytics, and organizational transformation. Includes in-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode and SHRM membership benefits. Total programme fee INR 4,00,000 plus GST.
• Professional Certificate Programme in Mastery in Marketing, Analytics and Sales (IIM Kozhikode) A 12-month professional certificate programme covering advanced marketing strategies, data-driven analytics, and modern sales techniques. Includes experiential simulations, world-class case studies, and a 2-day in-campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode. Total programme fee INR 2,45,000 plus GST.
• Professional Certificate Programme in General Management (IIM Kozhikode) A 1-year general management programme covering core business areas including statistics, economics, marketing, accounting, financial management, organizational behaviour, operations, supply chain, and strategic management, including emerging themes like Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Delivered by IIM Kozhikode faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 253,085+ students enrolled globally across 56 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IIM KozhikodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIM Kozhikode is ranked #3 by NIRF India Rankings 2024 and globally accredited by EQUIS and AMBA. Veranda offers multiple programs including General Management, Marketing Analytics & Sales, and Strategic Competencies for CHROs. Programs feature live synchronous learning, on-campus immersions, and executive alumni status.
• IIM RaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIM Raipur is ranked #11 by NIRF 2023. Programs offered include Executive Post-Graduate Programme in HRM with 24-month duration, featuring SHRM certification, campus immersions, and career support from Right Management.
• IIM SirmaurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIM Sirmaur is a Centrally Funded Technical Institution of National Importance. Programs include Executive MBA in Managing New Age Businesses with PwC Academy masterclasses, campus immersions, and executive alumni status.
• IIM ShillongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIM Shillong partnered with SHRM India and Veranda to offer Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management programs.
• IIM LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrograms offered include Advanced Program in Leadership in the Digital Era.
• XLRI JamshedpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXLRI programs available through Veranda platform.
• European Institute of Management & Technology (EIMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIMT Switzerland & France partner offering DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) programs.
• Birchwood UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirchwood University, Florida USA offers DBA and PhD programs.
• European Global Institute of Innovation and Technology (EU Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Global Malta offers DBA programs.
• University of Southern IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSI offers online MBA programs with specializations in Artificial Intelligence and Project Management.
• London School of Management and Technology, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSMT offers MBA with specializations.
• University of Technology SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTS offers Mastering Digital and Social Media Marketing program.
• International Business University, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBU in Ottawa offers MBA in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Member of AACSB Business Education Alliance. DLI approved. Programs available through VOPP Pathway with OEG.
• Ottawa Education Group (OEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEG offers exclusive VOPP Pathway program enabling GMAT exemption and discounted fees for IBU MBA. Provides pathway delivery in India and visa application support.
• PwC AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Academy delivers masterclasses and skill development workshops for the IIM Sirmaur Executive MBA program, sharing industry advancements, challenges, and leadership strategies.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRM provides certification support, annual conference discounts, and live sessions on SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams for CHRO programs.
• Right ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRight Management provides 6-month personalized career support services including career coaching, job search support, and access to 3500+ behavioral, managerial, and leadership courses.
• India AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia Accelerator provides fast-track startup acceleration support for select startup ideas developed through the entrepreneurial pathway of IIM programs.
• E&ICT Academy, IIT GuwahaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati offers Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management programs.
• Goa Institute of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIM offers 2-Year Hybrid PG Diploma Management program.
• Sastra Deemed UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSastra offers online MBA programs.
• Chitkara UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChitkara University programs available through Veranda platform.
• Rushford Business School, SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss business school partnership for executive education.
• Manipal GlobalNxt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for global next university programs.
• Talent SolutionsminorOthersTalent solutions partner for workforce-related programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Emeritus: Global online executive education platform offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs in partnership with IIMs (Kozhikode, Lucknow, Raipur), MIT, Columbia, and others. Targets the same working-professional segment with similar pricing and EMI structures, often on the very same partner institutions as Veranda.
• TimesPro (Times Group): Executive education arm of India's Times Group offering IIM/IIE-certified programs, professional certificates, and MBA pathways to working professionals. Uses an analogous aggregator-partner model with academic counselors and EMI financing.
• upGrad: India's largest online higher-ed aggregator offering IIM/IIE executive programs, international MBAs, and doctoral degrees to working professionals. Operates the same university-partnership + live-class hybrid model that Veranda HigherEd uses, making it the closest direct peer.
• Great Learning: India- and Southeast Asia-based professional education platform offering PGP, MBA, and executive programs in partnership with universities and institutes (including IMT, IIIT). Competes head-on with Veranda in career-outcomes-driven executive education for working professionals.
• TalentSprint: India-based executive education platform offering IIM and IIT executive programs in AI/ML, fintech, cybersecurity, and leadership. Operates a comparable IIM-partnered, sales-led model with similar pricing tiers, directly competing for the same working-professional cohort.
• Jaro Education: Indian education aggregator offering online MBA, executive, and doctoral programs from Indian and international universities, including IIM partnerships. Targets the same working-professional segment with a similar EMI-driven sales model.
• Simplilearn: Digital-skills and professional certification provider offering bootcamps and university-partnered online master's programs (e.g., with Purdue, UMass Amherst). Overlaps with Veranda on tech-skills tracks and on university-partnered master's/MBA programs for working professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering degrees, certificates, and executive education from top universities (including IIMs). Overlaps with Veranda on online MBA, professional certificates, and study-abroad pathways, but serves a much broader learner base globally.
• NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education:

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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