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Korea Herald
07-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
EpicQuest Education Enters into Key Agreement as Catalyst for Recruiting from Africa and the Middle East
The New Recruiting Initiative has the Potential to Bring 525 Students from these Regions into Davis University over the Term of the Agreement MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on May 1, 2025, its owned and operated Davis University ("Davis") entered into an Agency Agreement (the "Agreement") with MSM Unify to drive student recruitment from Africa and the Middle East on behalf of Davis University. Jianbo Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of EpicQuest Education, commented, "We are excited to announce our recruiting agreement with MSM Unify, a leading international student recruiter whom we believe can further add to our international students from China and India at Davis University with new students from Africa and the Middle East. We believe that this is a cost-effective strategy for Davis since MSM Unify has both the infrastructure and know how to reach students and families in these new regions." "MSM Unify provides extensive student recruiting services such as applications, study permits and visa support which can increase conversion rates, and its data-driven recruiting can facilitate the understanding of student preferences. As Africa and the Middle East represent high-growth student populations, we are keen to develop this student recruitment pool as it will increase our student enrollment at Davis. We also believe that a more diversified student body improves a campus learning environment, enhances students' social experiences and helps all of Davis' students succeed in the global job marketplace," CEO Jianbo Zhang concluded. Davis has engaged MSM Unify as its exclusive agency to recruit prospective students from Africa and the Middle East to enroll in Davis' on-campus associate and bachelor degree programs. Davis will consider these applicants for admission to these programs and will only accept those students who meet its academic and English language proficiency requirements. As part of the Agreement, MSM Unify will deploy the resources and strategic expertise of its Global Market Office ("GMO") that comprises comprehensive marketing and student support services to optimize the success of its efforts. "This partnership is a natural extension of our mission at MSM — to connect the world's learners with high-quality institutions and support them at every stage of their journey. Davis University's commitment to global inclusivity and student success aligns perfectly with our values, and we're excited to open doors for students across Africa and the Middle East," said Sanjay Laul, Founder of MSM Group. EpicQuest Education's Mission of Internationalization The Company believes that internationalization is a key element of its strategic growth plan. EpicQuest Education's growth plan is to have its operated colleges, Davis University and EduGlobal College, become increasingly focused on international recruiting and enhanced globalized learning to its students as well as pathways to achieve university degrees. The Company's strategic growth plan is to achieve international expansion and establish EpicQuest Education as a truly international service provider of higher learning. MSM Unify MSM Unify is a student marketplace that connects students with educational institutions and recruitment partners worldwide. MSM Unify provides a service that helps educational institutions reach the world's learners and provides them with a host of options when it comes to their education. MSM Unify represents universities in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe, connecting students from around the world. Headquartered in Canada, MSM Unify has a strong presence in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For more information, please visit About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company") provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking university and University degrees in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company owns and operates EduGlobal University, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company operates and is a 70% owner of Davis University, a career training University located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional campuses, where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company is also a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the UK. EpicQuest Education recently established a wholly owned subsidiary, Gilmore Inv LLC, in Ohio, that will offer international educational programs related to kinesiology and recreation education. The Company also established a company in Ohio, SouthGilmore LLC that has been formed to organize sports-related entertainment projects, which is 40% owned by Gilmore. For more information, please visit Safe Harbor Statement Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the number of potential students that may be enrolled from the initiatives to be implemented by the Agreement. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future. All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Form 20-F and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made. Investor Relations: Precept Investor Relations LLC David Rudnick +1 646-694-8538
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EpicQuest Education Enters into Key Agreement as Catalyst for Recruiting from Africa and the Middle East
"This partnership is a natural extension of our mission at MSM — to connect the world's learners with high-quality institutions and support them at every stage of their journey. Davis University's commitment to global inclusivity and student success aligns perfectly with our values, and we're excited to open doors for students across Africa and the Middle East," said Sanjay Laul, Founder of MSM Group. Davis has engaged MSM Unify as its exclusive agency to recruit prospective students from Africa and the Middle East to enroll in Davis' on-campus associate and bachelor degree programs. Davis will consider these applicants for admission to these programs and will only accept those students who meet its academic and English language proficiency requirements. As part of the Agreement, MSM Unify will deploy the resources and strategic expertise of its Global Market Office ("GMO") that comprises comprehensive marketing and student support services to optimize the success of its efforts. "MSM Unify provides extensive student recruiting services such as applications, study permits and visa support which can increase conversion rates, and its data-driven recruiting can facilitate the understanding of student preferences. As Africa and the Middle East represent high-growth student populations, we are keen to develop this student recruitment pool as it will increase our student enrollment at Davis. We also believe that a more diversified student body improves a campus learning environment, enhances students' social experiences and helps all of Davis' students succeed in the global job marketplace," CEO Jianbo Zhang concluded. Jianbo Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of EpicQuest Education, commented, "We are excited to announce our recruiting agreement with MSM Unify, a leading international student recruiter whom we believe can further add to our international students from China and India at Davis University with new students from Africa and the Middle East. We believe that this is a cost-effective strategy for Davis since MSM Unify has both the infrastructure and know how to reach students and families in these new regions." MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on May 1, 2025, its owned and operated Davis University ("Davis") entered into an Agency Agreement (the "Agreement") with MSM Unify to drive student recruitment from Africa and the Middle East on behalf of Davis University. Story Continues EpicQuest Education's Mission of Internationalization The Company believes that internationalization is a key element of its strategic growth plan. EpicQuest Education's growth plan is to have its operated colleges, Davis University and EduGlobal College, become increasingly focused on international recruiting and enhanced globalized learning to its students as well as pathways to achieve university degrees. The Company's strategic growth plan is to achieve international expansion and establish EpicQuest Education as a truly international service provider of higher learning. MSM Unify MSM Unify is a student marketplace that connects students with educational institutions and recruitment partners worldwide. MSM Unify provides a service that helps educational institutions reach the world's learners and provides them with a host of options when it comes to their education. MSM Unify represents universities in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe, connecting students from around the world. Headquartered in Canada, MSM Unify has a strong presence in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For more information, please visit About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company") provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking university and University degrees in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company owns and operates EduGlobal University, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company operates and is a 70% owner of Davis University, a career training University located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional campuses, where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company is also a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the UK. EpicQuest Education recently established a wholly owned subsidiary, Gilmore Inv LLC, in Ohio, that will offer international educational programs related to kinesiology and recreation education. The Company also established a company in Ohio, SouthGilmore LLC that has been formed to organize sports-related entertainment projects, which is 40% owned by Gilmore. For more information, please visit Safe Harbor Statement Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the number of potential students that may be enrolled from the initiatives to be implemented by the Agreement. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future. All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Form 20-F and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made. Contacts: EpicQuest Education Group International Limited +1 513-649-8350 info@ Investor Relations: Precept Investor Relations LLC David Rudnick +1 646-694-8538 Source: EpicQuest Education Group International Limited Cision View original content: SOURCE EpicQuest Education Group International Limited
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UK issues 411,100 study visas in early 2025, up 4.6% after 2024 policy dip
After a steep drop in international student visa approvals in 2024 due to new immigration restrictions, the UK's higher education sector is showing signs of early recovery in 2025, according to a new report by global education firm MSM Unify. Government data reveals that by January 2025, the UK had already issued 411,100 study visas to main applicants—up 4.6% from year-end 2024 figures—indicating a tentative rebound following last year's 14% decline. The slump was triggered by policy changes that barred most taught postgraduate students from bringing dependents, hitting key source markets such as India and Nigeria. The report highlights a 14% decline in main applicant study visas in 2024 compared to the previous year, driven primarily by the UK government's decision to restrict the ability of most taught postgraduate students to bring dependents. In total, 393,000 main applicant study visas were issued in 2024, down from 456,000 in 2023. The MSM Monitor white paper tracks UK study visa trends from 2018 to early 2025, capturing the sector's evolution through key events: Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the introduction of the Graduate Route in 2021. Particularly, 2022 saw a historic high of 486,000 main applicant visas issued, but tightening migration controls in 2024 prompted the recent contraction. The most affected area was applications for dependants, which fell by 84 percent by the close of 2024. Visa approval rates in the United Kingdom remained highly impressive, standing at 95–97%, making the country efficient in administrative terms compared to other top destinations. However, while visa numbers are beginning to stabilize, the sector still faces significant structural challenges—including a critical student housing shortage and rising living costs—that continue to deter students from price-sensitive markets like Bangladesh, Kenya, and Ghana. "The UK remains a top destination for international education; however, the visa environment is changing and calls for adaptability and forward-thinking strategies. New policies have disrupted traditional flows in the short term, but now is the time for this sector to think "outside the box" to diversify its source markets, build student support systems, and fortify itself for the long haul. Such transformations must not only be responded to by institutions but must also be in the driver's seat for reviewing the future of global education mobility," said Sanjay Laul, Founder of MSM Group. According to the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Unipol, the UK faces a projected shortfall of approximately 450,000 student beds by the end of 2025. This deficit is especially acute in major student cities like London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Birmingham—many of which are simultaneously battling housing affordability crises among local populations. "Average monthly rent for a UK student is £566, average rent in London exceeds £1,000 per month, excluding utilities or deposits, also PBSA rents have increased at an average of 3.7% per annum since 2017 and House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) rents have risen 5.1% per annum, often with lower safety/quality standards," noted the report. Students from high-growth yet price-sensitive markets—such as Bangladesh, Kenya, Ghana, and Pakistan—are particularly affected. Even among Indian and Nigerian students, anecdotal evidence suggests an increase in deferrals or withdrawals due to unaffordable housing offers, the report added. In one survey conducted by Save the Student (2024), 42% of international students indicated that housing costs were the primary factor influencing their choice of institution or country. Universities are seeing higher dropout rates among first-year international students due to housing stress. International agents report hesitancy among parents to approve UK study plans without guaranteed accommodation. Tier 2 and 3 cities (e.g., Sheffield, Leicester, Dundee) are emerging as more attractive alternatives due to lower rent and better availability.
