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India-focused · operating since 1991

4.8★
6 verified reviews
🏢 13 offices listed in 5 countries5 of them reviewed by students

Who Edwise International are

Edwise International is one of India’s longest-established overseas education consultancies, founded in Mumbai in 1991. It is India-focused, with the majority of its branches in Maharashtra and other Indian cities, and it places students across a wider spread of destinations than most — including continental Europe and the UAE, not just the big five English-speaking countries.

Founded
1991
Head office
Mumbai, India
Offices listed
13 in 5 countries
Student reviews
5 of 13 offices
ICEF accredited
10 offices

What students say about Edwise International

6 verified reviews across 5 offices we list. Every review here is from a student we have verified by email.

4.8★★★★★

Average across the 5 reviewed offices — not a single rating for the brand.

5★5
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0
5 offices with student reviews
8 with a Google rating only
★★★★★

My experience with Edwise Pakistan was largely positive. They provide a structured service — initial consultation, university shortlisting, application support, and visa guidance are all included. The team in Karachi was responsive during office hours. The main limitation was that they work with a specific list of partner universities, so options felt slightly limited. Within that constraint though, the service was professional and effective.

Verified student · Karachi · applied to Germany
★★★★

Edwise International UAE 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 guidance for Australia was particularly valuable — they knew recent changes to the requirements that I wouldn't have been aware of. The fee was mid-range for Dubai. I'd recommend checking their reviews and meeting the counsellor before committing.

Verified student · Dubai · applied to Australia
★★★★★

Used Edwise International for my undergraduate application to UK. The process was straightforward once we got started — the counsellor set expectations clearly and was honest when something was uncertain rather than guessing. There was one administrative mix-up with a document that caused a brief delay, but it was resolved within a day. I secured admission to two universities and chose the better fit. Overall positive.

Verified student · Pune · applied to UK
★★★★★

Edwise Foundation Nepal supported me through every stage of the application — from shortlisting universities to visa submission. The process took roughly four months in total, which aligned with what they told me at the start. I particularly appreciated the mock visa interview preparation. The cost was on the higher end compared to other agencies I enquired with, but the service justified it.

Verified student · Kathmandu · applied to Germany
5 student reviews8 Google rating only
South Asia12Middle East1

Ratings marked ★ come from verified student reviews on ConsultancyCheck. Ratings marked G are Edwise International's public Google rating, shown for reference — they are not ConsultancyCheck reviews and we do not verify them.

Worth knowing

  • ✓Operating since 1991 — one of the longest track records of any Indian study-abroad consultancy.
  • ✓The company states it represents 950+ universities across 16 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, France, Germany, UAE, Switzerland and Malaysia.
  • ✓Head office in Marine Lines, Mumbai, with branches across Mumbai and other Indian cities.

Where Edwise International place students

Destinations served by the Edwise International offices listed on ConsultancyCheck.

AustraliaCanadaFranceGermanyIrelandMalaysiaNew ZealandSingaporeSwitzerlandUSAUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom

Five questions to ask before you sign anything

These apply to Edwise International and to every other agent. A good counsellor will answer all five without hesitating.

1
Which universities do you actually represent?
Agents earn commission from partner institutions. If your shortlist is not on their partner list, they have no financial reason to help you apply there — and may steer you elsewhere.
2
What do you charge me, in writing?
Most large agents are free to students. If anyone asks for a placement fee, get it itemised in writing before paying anything, and be clear what happens to it if your visa is refused.
3
Who prepares my visa application, and who signs it?
You are legally responsible for what is submitted in your name. Never let anyone submit documents you have not read, and never sign a blank form.
4
What is your refusal rate for students like me?
A good agent will answer honestly or tell you they do not track it. Anyone promising a guaranteed visa is not being straight with you — no agent can guarantee a government decision.
5
Can I speak to a student you placed on my course last year?
Reluctance here is a signal. Genuine references are the cheapest due diligence you can do.

Sources: Edwise International — About us. Office counts, partner numbers and student totals published by consultancies are self-reported and are presented here as company claims, not verified facts.

Frequently asked questions about Edwise International

What is Edwise International? +
Edwise International is one of India's longest-established overseas education consultancies, founded in Mumbai in 1991. It helps students choose a course and university abroad, prepare and submit applications, and apply for a student visa, placing students across a wide spread of destinations including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe. Counselling is free to students, funded by university commissions. It is India-focused, with its head office in Mumbai and branches across several Indian cities.
Does Edwise International have an office in Kolkata? +
Yes. Edwise runs branches across several Indian cities, including a Kolkata office. Open it from the office list on this page to read its verified student reviews — because service varies between branches, a branch-level review tells you far more than an overall brand rating.
Is Edwise International a good consultancy? +
Edwise is one of India's longest-established education consultancies, operating since 1991, and places students across a wide spread of destinations. That track record is a genuine strength, but as with any multi-office network the experience varies between branches, so read the verified student reviews for the specific Edwise office you plan to use rather than judging the brand as a whole.
Is Edwise International free for students? +
Edwise works on the usual agent commission model, so core counselling is typically free to students and paid for by partner institutions. Ask for its partner list and confirm any charges in writing before you proceed.
Who is Edwise best suited to? +
Its coverage is strongest for students applying from India. If you are applying from elsewhere, a consultancy with a stronger presence in your country may give you better local support.
Does service quality vary between Edwise offices? +
Yes — as with any multi-office network. Use the office list on this page to read reviews for the specific branch you plan to visit.

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