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Driving international enrollment through a data-driven digital partnership
Qualified leads generated
Completed applications via Apply
Countries represented
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is one of Austria's leading institutions for applied sciences, operating across four campuses with a broad portfolio of programs. The university welcomes students from over 60 countries.
Since 2021, it has partnered with Keystone Education Group to scale its international student recruitment.
Case study details:
Customer: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Location: Wels, Austria
Status: Customer since 2021
Products used:
- Listing promotion
- Keystone Apply
The Challenge
The university needed to expand its digital reach, attract a higher volume of qualified applicants from diverse global markets, and support prospective students through the entire application process to improve conversion rates.
The Solution
Keystone Listing - The university's programs were promoted to a global audience through Keystone's network, increasing visibility among prospective students actively researching international study opportunities.
Keystone Apply - Prospective students were supported throughout the application journey, from initial interest through to submission. Rather than stopping at lead generation, Keystone Apply provided ongoing guidance and engagement designed to help qualified students progress through the application process.
Ongoing optimization and insights - Regular performance reviews provided the university with detailed recruitment data, market trends, and insights into student behavior. These insights helped inform ongoing campaign optimization and broader international recruitment strategy.
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Sara Kabot, Associate Director, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at Stanford Summer Session
A big selling point of working with Keystone is the ability to optimize and promote our programs in our students’ native languages. That localization, plus the fact the programs feature at the top of organic search engine results was really
appealing to us.”
Sara Kabot, Associate Director, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at Stanford Summer Session
A big selling point of working with Keystone is the ability to optimize and promote our programs in our students’ native languages. That localization, plus the fact the programs feature at the top of organic search engine results was really
appealing to us.”