About us

• Origin in Dubai in 2003
• Activities ranging from K-12 schools to University campuses
• Services include infrastructure support, academic administration, registry, student recruitment and marketing, student visa support, transport and accommodation, and more.
• Dynamic organization with a growing presence worldwide.

Our Core Values

The values are embedded in each of our initiatives and include:
• Upholding our principles at all costs and at all times
• Continuous process improvements
• Emphasizing quality at all times
• Making a difference
• Recognizing and rewarding efficiency, loyalty, and commitment

Our Vision

Enhance lives through international education for all

Our Core Competencies

•Over 20+ years of education management experience
•Partnerships with reputable international institutions
•Established industry contacts, both local and international
•Visionary leadership and effective result-focused management
•Proven track record of marketing and student recruitment success

The range of our activities includes:

• Schools
• Colleges
• University Partnerships
• Education Management
• Infrastructure Support
• Student Accommodation and Transport
• Marketing and Student Recruitment.

Executive Leadership

Dr. Vidhya Vinod

President & Group CEO

Mr. Vinod Neethakandam

Senior Vice President

Dr. Vidhya Vinod President & Group CEO

Currently the President and Group CEO, Dr. Vidhya is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Study World Group. Leading from the front, she has created a loyal, passionate and execution focused team, which has been instrumental in the success of the partnership with Heriot Watt University.

One of the youngest women CEO in the region, Dr. Vidhya aspires to use her innovation and management skills to establish the largest higher education institution in the region, and to make reputed and commercially viable international education available to students from different parts of the world.

Dr. Vidhya distinguished herself as a student, sportsperson and socially committed citizen in her early years and is also a much lauded teacher. Dr. Vidhya is a mother, homemaker and yoga enthusiast, who is highly committed and leads a balanced lifestyle.

Best Teacher Award in 2002
Nominated for the best woman CEO in 2007
Award of Excellence in the field of Education in 2013
Dhwani Awards for Excellence in 2012 for 12th International Women’s Day
Asia HRD Awards in 2014 for championing educational initiatives in the developing world.
Enterprising CEO Award for the year 2019 presented by Indian Express Verve Awards
Women Leadership Award in Education in World Women Leadership Congress 2019
Tech Excellence in Education in UAE- The Qadat Al Tagheer Awards in November 2019
Indo-Arab Women Excellence Award for education initiatives in developing countries