Student Apply

Global university application management platform

Industry:
Education
Location:
UK
Duration:
2020-2024
Global university application management platform

Facts & figures of Student Apply

internal users
external users
educational institutions
About the client

Student Apply became part of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited in 2021 and operates as a global application management platform for educational institutions. The web solution enables 3,000+ external users — including agents and student influencers — and 150+ internal admissions managers to process thousands of applications to over 1,500 universities, foundations, and high schools.

The platform was created to make international education more accessible by allowing applicants to select suitable institutions and apply through a centralized admission management system.

Solution

When the project joined QS, it was still at the MVP stage and required strategic scaling. As an experienced EdTech software development company, the team enhanced the platform through custom application software development, transforming it into a scalable application lifecycle management software solution.

The upgraded system supports full application lifecycle management, enabling efficient processing, collaboration, and optimization of admission workflows while meeting the demands of a fast-growing global education business through professional edtech software development practices.

Key features implemented by Globaldev

User role distribution
The platform allows splitting the range of activities and opportunities considering the user level. The system provides three intuitive dashboards for students, agents, and partners with descriptions of establishments and requirements, individual profiles, and many more.
Personal plans
This feature allows students to tailor the environment to their needs. It generates offers based on personal preferences and data to deliver the most suitable options for each applicant.
Search
The platform has an intelligent search module with various filters dividing institutions by categories and niches. It allows users to check all the underlying conditions and requirements, compare them with the applicant's background, and contact recruiters in one click.

Engineering team by Globaldev

We assembled a dedicated engineering team to scale and enhance the platform. The team ensured stable performance, efficient workflows, and continuous product improvement.
Project manager
Business Analyst
Backend developer
Front-end developer
QA engineer
DevOps
UI/UX designer

Project tech stack

Angular
Angular Universal
Angular Material
RxJs
PhP
Symfony6
Doctrine
ReactAdmin
Chart.js
APIdoc
Material UI
AWS S3
MySQL
RDS
Amazon SES
PayPal API
MailChimp
API Google
API Facebook
API Fixer.io API