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University Living is a [[Noida]] based global student housing marketplace which allows students to search for hostels and accommodation based on countries , types of beds and various other student requirements. The company serves in 515+ Global cities across various countries [[Australia]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Tejinder |date=16 Aug 2023 |title=उच्च शिक्षा के लिए ऑस्ट्रेलिया पसंदीदा देश, रजिस्ट्रेशन करनेवाले छात्रों की संख्या 15% से बढ़ी |url=https://www.bhaskarhindi.com/city/pune/australia-is-the-preferred-country-for-higher-education-the-number-of-students-registering-increased-by-15-955433?infinitescroll=1}}</ref> , [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Canada]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Choudhary |first=Pritha Roy |title=Study Abroad: Rise in rent in Australia, UK, Canada means fresh crisis for Indian students |date=18 July 2023 |url=https://news.careers360.com/study-abroad-uk-canada-australia-rising-rent-uniacco-university-living-leverage-cost-overseas-education-consultant}}</ref>. |
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'''University Living''' is a student housing marketplace headquartered in [[Noida]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Verma Lal |first=Preeti |date=February 22, 2024 |title=Pearson and University Living collaborate to offer accommodation & financial services to students |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/education/pearson-and-university-living-collaborate-to-offer-accommodation-financial-services-to-students-12333471.html |work=Moneycontrol}}</ref> Founded in 2015, the platform operates in several countries, including India, the UK, the US, and Australia.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-13 |title=University Living eyes $1.2 billion GMV by 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/startups/companies/university-living-eyes-1-2-billion-gmv-by-2024/articleshow/96195981.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhary |first=Sudhir |date=2019-10-21 |title=University living: Tech-enabled platform providing a home for overseas students |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme-university-living-tech-enabled-platform-providing-a-home-for-overseas-students-1741213/ |access-date= |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Saurabh Arora and Mayank Maheshwari founded University Living in [[Noida|Noida, Uttar Pradesh]], in 2015. |
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In January 2015 ,University Living was founded by two friends - Saurabh Arora<ref>{{Cite web |last=Financial Express |first=Financial Express |date=July 10, 2023 |title=A brief guide for students to find the perfect accommodation abroad |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-a-brief-guide-for-students-to-find-the-perfect-accommodation-abroad-3159209/}}</ref> and Mayank Maheshwari<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yadav |first=Karan |date=Jul 17, 2023 |title=4 off-beat study abroad destinations for Indian students |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/study-abroad/story/4-off-beat-study-abroad-destinations-for-indian-students-2407611-2023-07-17}}</ref>. They faced a common challenge<ref>{{Cite news |date=Mar 27, 2024 |title=Aspiring To Study Abroad? Here's Your 20-Step Guide from Planning to Orientation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/study-abroad/aspiring-to-study-abroad-heres-your-20-step-guide-from-planning-to-orientation/articleshow/108826601.cms}}</ref> while pursuing higher studies abroad - lack of suitable accommodation. Seeing others students face similar hurdle, they decided to bridge the gap in market to create a platform that would provide hassle-free and transparent student accommodation. |
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The platform was created to assist students in finding hostels and accommodation in various countries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sai Kiran |first=Manthati |date=2024-05-11 |title=Meet Mayank And Saurabh, Who Built Rs 300 Cr Bootstrap Startup, After Facing Abroad Accommodation Woes |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/meet-mayank-and-saurabh-who-built-rs-300-cr-bootstrap-startup-after-facing-abroad-accommodation-woes-article-110034926 |access-date= |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2018, the company received pre-series A funding from [[Indian Angel Network]] (IAN) and LetsVenture.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-24 |title=Delhi-based start-up University Living raises pre-series A funding – Tech Observer |url=https://techobserver.in/news/startups/delhi-based-start-up-university-living-raises-pre-series-a-funding-17261/ |access-date= |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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In 2023, University Living launched StudentAccommodationGPT<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-06-22 |title=University Living launches AI-Powered Solution StudentAccommodationGPT.ai to revolutionise the student accommodation sector |url=https://www.expresscomputer.in/amp/news/university-living-launches-ai-powered-solution-studentaccommodationgpt-ai-to-revolutionise-the-student-accommodation-sector/100022/ |access-date= |website=Express Computer |language=en-US}}</ref> and Study Abroad Buddy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=University Living introduces 'Study Abroad Buddy'; aims to enhance international education via AI-powered platform |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-university-living-introduces-study-abroad-buddy-aims-to-enhance-international-education-via-ai-powered-platform-3255122/ |access-date= |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> |
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The brand has featured in leading national newspapers<ref>{{Cite news |last=LAL |first=PREETI VERMA |date= |title=Immigration: Where are Indians moving and why? |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/immigration/immigration-where-are-indians-moving-why-are-hnis-leaving-india-12011811.html#google_vignette |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lal |first=Preeti Verma |date=Jan 17, 2024 |title=Canada to reduce intake of international students. What are the other options for Indian students? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/admissions/canada-to-reduce-intake-of-international-students-what-are-the-other-options-for-indian-students-101705386326727.html}}</ref> and hoardings in several cities across India . |
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In March 2024, the company introduced the third edition of its social scholarship program<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 7, 2024 |title=University Living Launches Social Scholarship For Indian Students Pursuing Higher Education In UK And Australia |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/admissions/university-living-announces-social-scholarship-program-for-indian-students-101709903842002.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=University Living announces Social Scholarship Program for Indian Students Pursuing Higher Education in UK & Australia |url=https://thecsruniverse.com/articles/university-living-announces-social-scholarship-program-for-indian-students-pursuing-higher-education-in-uk-australia |access-date= |website=The CSR Universe |language=en}}</ref> to provide financial support to Indian students pursuing education in countries like the United Kingdom and Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-10 |title=University Living announces Social Scholarship Programme for Indian students |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/university-living-announces-social-scholarship-program-for-indian-students-9206361/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Services == |
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University Living lists properties after verification by either it student partners, users and owners. Search results are filtered by location , property , available rooms and type of rooms. |
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By 2024, the company was offering two million beds across 65,000 properties in 515 educational hubs worldwide.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The company has mapped almost 65K+ Properties listed and assisted over 2Mn students since it's inception. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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University Living is a student housing marketplace headquartered in Noida, India.[1] Founded in 2015, the platform operates in several countries, including India, the UK, the US, and Australia.[2][3]
History
[edit]Saurabh Arora and Mayank Maheshwari founded University Living in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in 2015.
The platform was created to assist students in finding hostels and accommodation in various countries.[4]
In 2018, the company received pre-series A funding from Indian Angel Network (IAN) and LetsVenture.[5]
In 2023, University Living launched StudentAccommodationGPT[6] and Study Abroad Buddy.[7]
In March 2024, the company introduced the third edition of its social scholarship program[8][9] to provide financial support to Indian students pursuing education in countries like the United Kingdom and Australia.[10]
By 2024, the company was offering two million beds across 65,000 properties in 515 educational hubs worldwide.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Verma Lal, Preeti (February 22, 2024). "Pearson and University Living collaborate to offer accommodation & financial services to students". Moneycontrol.
- ^ "University Living eyes $1.2 billion GMV by 2024". The Times of India. 2022-12-13. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ Chowdhary, Sudhir (2019-10-21). "University living: Tech-enabled platform providing a home for overseas students". Financialexpress.
- ^ Sai Kiran, Manthati (2024-05-11). "Meet Mayank And Saurabh, Who Built Rs 300 Cr Bootstrap Startup, After Facing Abroad Accommodation Woes". Times Now.
- ^ "Delhi-based start-up University Living raises pre-series A funding – Tech Observer". 2018-08-24.
- ^ "University Living launches AI-Powered Solution StudentAccommodationGPT.ai to revolutionise the student accommodation sector". Express Computer. 2023-06-22.
- ^ "University Living introduces 'Study Abroad Buddy'; aims to enhance international education via AI-powered platform". Financialexpress. 2023-09-26.
- ^ "University Living Launches Social Scholarship For Indian Students Pursuing Higher Education In UK And Australia". Hindustan Times. March 7, 2024.
- ^ "University Living announces Social Scholarship Program for Indian Students Pursuing Higher Education in UK & Australia". The CSR Universe.
- ^ "University Living announces Social Scholarship Programme for Indian students". The Indian Express. 2024-03-10.