In PracticeWhat This Looks Like in Practice
86% of prospective students use search engines during their course research, and the average student considers 3-5 institutions before applying. For universities and training providers, digital visibility during this research window directly impacts enrolment numbers.
Example 1
A private university launching new postgraduate programmes
Created programme-specific landing pages with career outcome data, alumni testimonials, and module breakdowns. Ran Meta Ads targeting career changers aged 25-40 with interest-based and job-title targeting. Built a content hub with career advice aligned to each programme.
Achieved 140% of first-year enrolment target, with 60% of applicants citing the career outcomes content as a deciding factor
Example 2
A professional training provider competing against free online courses
Developed comparison content positioning accredited qualifications against free alternatives, highlighting employer recognition, career progression data, and networking value. Created student success story videos.
Reduced cost-per-enrolment by 35% while increasing average course value—students chose premium options after seeing the ROI evidence
Example 3
A language school targeting international students in Dubai
Built multilingual SEO content targeting students in key source countries. Created virtual campus tour content and ran targeted campaigns during peak intake seasons (January, September) with early-bird incentives.
International student applications increased 78% year-on-year, with diversified intake from 12 new source countries