upGrad GSP hosted its annual Partner’s Assembly to facilitate meaningful and fruitful connections between recruitment and institution partners in Australia.
Melbourne, Australia – upGrad GSP, a leading global marketplace for international student recruitment, held one of its landmark events on 22 May 2025 aboard a special cruise along the iconic Yarra River.
Centred on the theme “Partnerships for Success: Collaborate, Amplify and Transform,” the upGrad GSP Partner’s Assembly 2025 highlighted the power of collaboration in unlocking new opportunities, amplifying student success and transforming international education.
Hosted by Senior Business Development Managers in Australia Judy Tan and Mayank Kansal, along with Vice President of Recruitment & Admissions Ali Butt, the event welcomed over 70 recruitment partners and 13 institution partners:
- Australian Catholic University
- Charles Darwin University
- CQUniversity Australia
- Excelsia University College
- Flinders University
- Griffith University
- Kaplan Business School
- King’s Own Institute
- Melbourne Polytechnic
- The Gordon
- Torrens University Australia
- Up Education
- Victoria University.
Institution representatives engaged with recruiters in one-on-one sessions, sharing information on admissions, scholarships and key dates, among other valuable details that could elevate student experience on their campuses.
The gathering also provided all participants a space to learn about new industry trends, refreshed practices in recruitment and innovative strategies to drive student success.
Towards the end of the afternoon, upGrad GSP held a short awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its dedicated recruitment partners, recognising the Top Performing Agents in Australia:
- Affinity Global Experts
- Asees Migration Australia
- Aussie Connect Education and Migration Services
- Cosmos Consultancy
- Destiny Education Solutions
- Everest Global Education / Visa Services
- Headstart Education & Visa
- ISC Education & Visas Services Pty Ltd
- Nikee Business Group
- Oz Visas Pty Ltd
- Tingo Education Australia
- Unikey Global
- Wominjeka Australia.
Fun interactive games shortly followed, and the event concluded with a networking hour, backdropped by delicious cocktails and stunning sunset views of the city.
The upGrad GSP Partner’s Assembly 2025 successfully honoured a shared commitment to global education. It forged strategic partnerships dedicated to driving innovation and reshaping the global education landscape together.
As one of Australia’s leading international education companies, upGrad GSP is committed to bringing together recruitment and institution partners to expand student opportunities to study abroad. Contact our business development experts around the globe to learn how you can work with us.