Client partnerships
We are proud to work with a wide variety of university, college, and sector partners across the higher education landscape. Focused on always putting students first, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive sustainable growth and support students in achieving their higher education ambitions. Our long-standing relationships with university and college partners are built on trust and a results-driven approach, whilst our sector partnerships are founded on the core principles of supporting prospective students find the right higher education choices for them.
"IDP remains a leader in the industry, and it has been our pleasure to work with highly talented and dedicated IDP team members over the years. Their commitment to excellence and vast knowledge of the regions they support has defined our strong partnership. As we look towards increasing our strategies for innovation and success, we are grateful to everyone at IDP and appreciate our continued partnership."
Hannah Mee Eun Girman
Assistant Director, International Admissions
University of Cincinnati
Global reach
Sector partnerships
NAFSA
NAFSA is the world's largest and most diverse nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.
IDP Connect is NAFSA Global Partner, and actively engages in Knowledge Communities, conferences, and advocacy.
AIRC
The American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) champions the interests of international students, educational institutions, and educational agencies through the development of professional standards and partnerships that advance effective and strategic practices in international enrollment management.
IDP Connect is AIRC certified through 2024 and was recognized as AIRC’s Agency of the Year in 2019. We are an annual sponsor and actively engage with AIRC events, webinars, and other projects.
IIE
IIE is a global not-for-profit that designs and implements international education strategies and program services.
IDP Connect has a data-sharing partnership with IIE to use Open Doors data in our IQ Demand dashboards.
AIEA
The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) is the only association dedicated exclusively to senior leaders in the field of international education.
IDP Connect is a sponsor of AIEA and actively engages in events and conferences.
UKRLP
The UK Register of Learning Providers is facilitated and maintained by IDP Connect to enable the education sector to share key information about UK learning providers.
Wonkhe
We work with Wonkhe, a community of diverse voices in higher education, on an advisory basis.
UCAS
Whatuni works with data provided by UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) to ensure that prospective students have access to the most relevant, and accurate information available, in order to help them find the right course at the right university.
HESA
Whatuni and CUG make use of the data published by HESA (The Higher Education Statistics Agency) on student demographics to help us provide the most relevant information for each and every student.
Universities UK International (UUKi)
We work with Universities UK International (UUKi) on both an advisory and collaborative basis on many projects, including our renowned Crossroads international student research.
Study Australia
IDP Connect was selected by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) to deliver the technical solution for the Study Australia course search function on the Study Australia website, to communicate the full range of high quality CRICOS course and institution options and support available to international students. IDP Connect also supports Austrade with data, research and marketing initiatives.
Study NSW
Under the terms of the Study Australia partnership, IDP Connect supports several of the Australian state and territory study destinations through the provision of data, technology and marketing services including Study NSW.
Study Melbourne
IDP Connect powers the course, scholarship and institution search on the Study Melbourne website, enabling students from all over the world to connect with institutions in Victoria.
Study Queensland
IDP Connect has been contracted to collect and supply the Study in Queensland website with comprehensive programme content.
Study Gold Coast
Under the terms of the Study Australia partnership, IDP Connect supports several of the Australian state and territory study destinations through the provision of data, technology and marketing services including Study Gold Coast.
Study Adelaide
IDP Connect powers the course, scholarship and institution search on the Study Adelaide website, enabling students from all over the world to connect with institutions in South Australia.
Education New Zealand
IDP Connect has been contracted to collect and supply the Study in New Zealand website with comprehensive programme content.