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Hotcourses Indonesia vs ICAN Education Medan

2026 comparison · Indonesia

★ Higher rated
Hotcourses Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
4 destinationsFree for students
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ICAN Education Medan
📍 Medan, Indonesia
No reviews yet
7 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Hotcourses Indonesia scores higher

Hotcourses Indonesia leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
ICAN Education Medan
7 study destinations vs 4
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Hotcourses Indonesia
ICAN Education Medan
Overall Rating
5.0
Hotcourses
Communication
5.0
Hotcourses
Transparency
5.0
Hotcourses
Speed
5.0
Hotcourses
Professionalism
5.0
Hotcourses
Visa Guidance
5.0
Hotcourses
Value for Money
5.0
Hotcourses

At a glance

Hotcourses IndonesiaICAN Education Medan
Overall rating5.0/5—
Reviews10
LocationJakarta, IndonesiaMedan, Indonesia
Founded——
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations4 countries7 countries

Pros & cons

Hotcourses Indonesia
✓ What students love
  • ✓Part of the IDP Education group, providing access to a globally extensive institutional database
  • ✓Platform-backed model lets students independently research and shortlist courses before consulting
  • ✓Covers multiple Anglophone study destinations through a single Jakarta office
  • ✓Combines digital course search with in-person counselling — suits independent-minded students
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Platform-driven model may feel less personalised than boutique consultancies for students who prefer a guided-first approach
ICAN Education Medan
✓ What students love
  • ✓Strategically located in central Medan — accessible from North Sumatra and surrounding districts
  • ✓Free consultation service — no fees for advice, applications, or visa assistance
  • ✓Access to ICAN's national network of 18+ branches and 15+ years of expertise
  • ✓Strong links with Malaysian universities — popular choice for Sumatra students due to proximity
  • ✓Full process support: course selection, application, visa, accommodation, pre-departure
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller team than Jakarta or Surabaya branches
  • ✗Walk-in availability can be limited during peak admissions seasons
  • ✗Niche European destinations may require referral to head office
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“Hotcourses Indonesia helped me transition from a confusing process to a manageable one. The initial paperwork felt overwhelming but they broke it down into clear steps. The visa gu…”

— Verified student · Hotcourses Indonesia

Study destinations

Hotcourses Indonesia — 4 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaUSACanada
ICAN Education Medan — 7 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaMalaysiaSingaporeUSANew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Hotcourses Indonesia if…
Hotcourses Indonesia
  • ✓Part of the IDP Education group, providing access to a globally extensive institutional database
  • ✓Platform-backed model lets students independently research and shortlist courses before consulting
  • ✓Covers multiple Anglophone study destinations through a single Jakarta office
Choose ICAN Education Medan if…
ICAN Education Medan

North Sumatra and Medan students seeking free professional advice on studying in Australia, UK, or Malaysia — particularly those from Chinese-Indonesian communities who value well-established education networks.

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