FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

University Study is a New York based organization of international education professionals who are dedicated to assisting international students in continuing their education at accredited institutions in secondary, English language, pathway, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree programs of study. University Study has exceptionally strong contacts with university enrollment officers and administrators and provides quality services to interested agencies.

The mission of University Study is to aid students from around the world in continuing their formal education in the United States and abroad. University Study offers students assistance with admission to secondary schools, short-term Study Abroad, English language, Pathway, bachelor's, baster's and doctoral level university degree programs. University Study is able to provide these services through relationships directly with the students, recognized agencies representing them, and a network of accredited secondary and university partners located across the world.

Interested agencies should contact University Study and ask to be considered as a partner organization. After a review process, if approved, University Study will provide the agency with access to all the necessary information they need for assisting students in their applications to University Study member universities. University Study currently has agency partners in over 70 countries and new agencies are constantly being evaluated for potential partnerships.

Not at this time. However, University Study recognizes and supports the work of AIRC and a growing number of University Study partners are AIRC certified.

University Study partner schools represent a diverse group of secondary schools and universities who are all fully accredited, have strong academic programs, and provide an exceptional environment for enrolled international students. Many University Study universities are working exclusively with us, or desire to work with very few foreign based international agencies. All offer a wide variety of academic programs; many offer on-campus ESL programs and pathways for potential conditionally admitted students. The network of University Study partners is extensive and constantly changing. It includes schools based in many states, including New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Oklahoma, Connecticut and many more. Additional universities are constantly being evaluated and joining as partners.

Compensation is always available to agency partners. University Study and our educational institutions recognize the significant work that is accomplished by reputable agencies around the world. University Study is able to offer agencies compensation based on a scale that is explained during the agency review process.

University Study staff have membership in national and regional organizations including NAFSA, ICEF, and AIRC. Most of University Study's affiliate universities and network companies are NAFSA members and strictly adhere to NAFSA's Statement of Ethical Practices.

University Study works under a written agreement with each partner agency. Time is spent with each agency to determine the qualifications desired for international students including academic preparation, level of English language proficiency, funding issues, and available academic programs of study. Once an agreement is finalized, University Study provides partner universities with complete access to a special database of our network of university partners with complete profiles and comprehensive search functions that will benefit any agency in the search for the right place for their students.

University Study is US based, operating from its New York home office. Unlike most international student recruiting services, University Study is available daily for admissions staff to work and communicate with in English. University Study frequently visits partner schools and strong relationships exist between our contacts at each institution and University Study staff.