Studyportals Acquires Uni-Life to leverage Peer 2 Peer Community and Support the Full Student Journey
[Eindhoven, 10.03.2025] – Studyportals, the global education-choice platform, announced the acquisition of Uni-Life, a peer-to-peer engagement platform that fosters student connections before and after enrolment to optimise student retention, welfare and conversion. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Studyportals’ mission to “empower the world to choose education”, and elevate universities’ ability to digitally recruit diverse students, directly. With the acquisition of Uni-Life, the Studyportals group takes another step in offering a holistic solution to support students throughout their entire journey.
Uni-Life was founded in 2019 as a solution to enable students to connect with each other and the social life on campus. It was created in response to the challenges many students face in forming connections with their university, with the goal of making a meaningful difference. Since then, it has evolved to support both pre- and post-enrolment engagement, helping students build strong social connections from the moment they get accepted until they graduate, keeping its unique focus on welfare. By joining the Studyportals group, Uni-Life will expand its reach and impact, enhancing the authentic student-first approach on a global scale.
"For years, we have recognized the growing demand communities in the study choice process. Uni-Life stands out for having student welfare and retention at its core, while also driving strong economical gains for the university. This aligns perfectly with the broader vision of our offerings: best-fit, best for students, great ROI."
"This acquisition allows us to support students not only in selecting the right study program but also in building connections and feeling at home even before they arrive. Our university partners will enhance both enrolment ratio and student success/retention with minimal effort. Acquiring Uni-Life is a natural extension of our mission to empower students and elevate global, digital, direct-to-student recruitment"
~ Edwin van Rest, CEO of Studyportals
Uni-Life’s platform helps universities improve enrolment conversion rates, reduce pre-arrival dropouts, and enrich the student experience through features like personalised invitations, discussion threads, and peer-to-peer student groups. With minimal setup required, the platform can be quickly incorporated into any student recruitment strategy, making it an ideal solution for universities looking to enhance campus culture and student satisfaction.
"Joining the Studyportals group marks an exciting new chapter for Uni-Life. Our mission has always been purpose-driven – we want to offer every student the best possible university experience. Within the Studyportals ecosystem, students are in control, allowing them to make well-informed choices that lead to higher retention rates compared to other channels. Uni-Life aligns perfectly with this vision, as we have always believed that engaging with other students early on fosters confidence and independence. With Studyportals’ global reach, resources and partner network, we can expand our mission of building authentic, meaningful and vibrant student communities for even more students worldwide."
~ Joep Annega, CEO of Uni-Life
For universities, this partnership offers a comprehensive engagement tool that supports students starting from the offer stage, maximizing yield to enrolment, and their landing, connectedness and retention after that. Together, Studyportals and Uni-Life will continue to innovate, offering a powerful solution that enhances both the recruitment process and the overall student experience.