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Incepted in 2015, University Living is a global student housing marketplace. It helps students across the globe find suitable and secure accommodation near their university campuses.

7 Mn+

7 Mn+

night bookings

300

300

International Education Hubs

93

93

Nationalities

Students can consult with a 24/7 support team of accommodation experts to discover, compare and book value-for-money accommodation based on their budget, desired location, and other personal preferences.

While student accommodation is our core service, we are also focused on easing the entire student journey and making it a seamless experience. We have a host of value-added services that enhance our students’ experience.

We even have a Property Management System that enables smooth business operations for our stakeholders. Our 150-member strong team is constantly reinventing our services to better the user experience and digitally transform the overseas education journey.

Mission

Mission

To provide verified and secure accommodation-related services to students and offer property management solutions to student housing providers

Vision

Vision

To build the world’s largest student housing managed marketplace that enhances the living experience for students

Approach

Approach

We work with a student-first approach at the heart of our business to ensure they are not just booking an accommodation, but are creating their own experience with us

Meet The Team

Saurabh Arora

Founder & CEO

Mayank Maheshwari

Co-founder & COO

Manuj Trehan

Chief Financial Officer

Shailendra Gupta

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Aman Bahl

Executive VP - Marketing & Growth Strategy

Our Journey

EXPANSION
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEW LAUNCH
2015 - 2017
EXPANSION
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
  • Incepted & started the universityliving.com with offerings in UK and Australia with a team of just 3 people
  • Expanded reach to Dubai and Singapore
2018
EXPANSION
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEW LAUNCH
  • Dropped the “THE” - changed name to universityliving.com –catered to 93 nationalities including Europe, Korea and New Zealand
  • New AI-enabled platform with enhanced smart functionality
  • Introduced our value-added services - International SIM, Forex Solutions, International Money Transfer
2019
EXPANSION
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
  • Extended reach to USA and Canada
  • Revamped website to enhance user experience, strengthen security protocols and accommodate the high influx of traffic
2020
NEW LAUNCH
  • Launched additional value-added services – Airport Transfers, Student Essential Kit
  • Resilient during the pandemic, retained all employees & ensured no downsizing or pay cuts
  • Offered incredible deals on flight tickets via British Airways as a VAS offering
2021
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEW LAUNCH
  • Introduced another value-added service – Health Insurance
  • Crossed USD 100M GMV in 2021 inspite of the pandemic
  • 3X growth YOY till date
  • Launched a customized search feature with curated solutions
2022 (Till Date)
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEW LAUNCH
  • Crossed the USD 300M GMV mark since inception
  • Launched Health Insurance as a VAS for Australia-bound students
  • Launch Scholarships - Living, Social, Academic
  • Launched App on iOS & Android
Trusted & loved

6 Mn

Student interactions

100%

Verified properties

150k

Global student community

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