Partner with Study Massachusetts — Agencies & Industry Partners
Partnerships
Partner with Study Massachusetts
Join a network of agencies, advisors, and industry organizations working alongside Massachusetts institutions to support international students at every stage of their journey.
50+
Member institutions
168
Institutions in our directory
6
Regions across Massachusetts
100k+
International students in MA
Value proposition
Why partner with us?
Study Massachusetts is the official consortium of Massachusetts higher education institutions dedicated to international student recruitment and success. Our partners gain direct access to member institutions, prospective students, and a professional community that shapes international education policy and practice across the Commonwealth.
Direct access to institutions
Connect with international admissions offices, DSOs, and senior leaders at Massachusetts colleges and universities through consortium events, working groups, and the partner directory.
Reach prospective students
Your brand appears alongside Study Massachusetts content used by thousands of prospective international students researching Massachusetts as a study destination.
Professional community
Participate in annual conferences, regional events, and working groups that set the agenda for international education in Massachusetts.
Credibility and visibility
Association with Study Massachusetts signals commitment to ethical, student-centered practice — a recognized mark of quality in the Massachusetts international education sector.
Partner categories
Two ways to partner
Whether you recruit students or support them once they arrive, there is a partnership category designed for your organization.
Agency & Adviser Partners
For international student recruitment agencies, independent education advisors, and counseling organizations that refer students to Massachusetts institutions. Agency Partners are listed in the Study Massachusetts adviser directory and gain access to institution contacts, training resources, and consortium events.
Benefits
- Listing in the Study Massachusetts agency partner directory
- Access to institution contacts and admissions teams
- Invitations to annual conference and regional events
- Training and professional development resources
- Co-branded marketing materials and institution fact sheets
- Dedicated agency partner portal (AMS Phase 2)
- Commission and agreement management tools (AMS Phase 2)
Eligibility
- Licensed or registered student recruitment agencies
- Independent education advisors and counsellors
- Organizations with a track record of ethical student recruitment
- Commitment to the Study Massachusetts Code of Ethics
Industry Partners
For businesses and organizations that support the international education sector but are not higher education institutions. Industry Partners gain visibility with Massachusetts institutions and access to consortium events, sponsorship opportunities, and the partner network.
Benefits
- Listing in the Study Massachusetts partner directory
- Sponsorship opportunities at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers
- Participation in consortium events and working groups
- Newsletter recognition and content placement opportunities
- Visibility with the Massachusetts international education community
- Co-marketing opportunities with member institutions
Eligibility
- Student insurance and health plan providers
- Housing and accommodation providers
- Education technology companies
- Payment and financial services providers
- Credential evaluation services
- Transportation and logistics providers
- Legal and professional service organizations
- Other businesses serving the international education sector
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Partner voices
What our partners say
"Partnering with Study Massachusetts has given our agency direct relationships with admissions teams we would never have reached independently. The consortium events are genuinely useful — not just networking for its own sake."
Sarah Mitchell
Director, Global Education Partners
"As a student housing provider, being listed with Study Massachusetts puts us in front of exactly the right audience — institutions and students who are actively planning their arrival in Massachusetts."
James Okafor
Head of Partnerships, Campus Living Solutions
"The Study Massachusetts team is responsive, professional, and genuinely committed to student welfare. It is the kind of consortium that makes you proud to be associated with it."
Priya Nair
Regional Director — North America, EduConnect International
Partner network
Our current partners
Study Massachusetts is proud to work with a growing network of agencies, advisors, and industry organizations committed to supporting international students in Massachusetts.
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