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ApplyBoard is an educational application platform for international students applying for post-secondary studies abroad. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard has helped more than 120,000 students wi...

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ApplyBoard operates a strong EdTech marketplace model with significant international reach, but faces valuation pressure from...

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Industry Education Technology and Services
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 7, 2026
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ApplyBoard Overview

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ApplyBoard is an educational application platform for international students applying for post-secondary studies abroad. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard has helped more than 120,000 students with their educational journey and has partnered with over 1,200 academic institutions across North America and the United Kingdom. The platform connects students, recruitment agents, and institutions to streamline the complex study abroad journey.

Strategic Profile

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The company's services are free for students, with revenue primarily generated from educational institutions and recruitment partners who pay a fee to be listed on the platform and gain access to a global pool of potential students. ApplyBoard's recent launches of an international enrollment platform and an AI studying abroad adviser highlight ongoing efforts to enhance global education access. However, the company faces headwinds from policy changes impacting international student recruitment in key markets.

Competitive Landscape

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Competition from rivals like Studyportals, IDP Education, and Navitas adds pressure in the evolving EdTech landscape. These competitors offer similar services, intensifying the need for innovation and differentiation. StudyPortals, AdmitKard, Azorus, Cialfo, and Goodwall are some of the 10 competitors of ApplyBoard.

Industry Context

ApplyBoard operates in Education Technology and Services.

Key facts

Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Kitchener, Canada · Employees: 1,100 · Revenue: $210.1M

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StudyPortalsStudy abroad platform connecting students and institutions→IDP EducationInternational education recruitment and student services→NavitasInternational education and skills training services→

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What does ApplyBoard do?+
ApplyBoard is an educational application platform for international students applying for post-secondary studies abroad. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, ApplyBoard has helped more than 120,000 students wi...
What is ApplyBoard's Cyborg Score?+
ApplyBoard has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are ApplyBoard's main competitors?+
Named competitors include StudyPortals, IDP Education, Navitas. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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