CEO and co-founder
Studyportals
Edwin van Rest is co-founder and CEO of Studyportals – the Global Study Choice Platform. Studyportals is a purpose-driven organisation that has grown from a small student initiative into the world’s largest structured information source for students considering their study abroad options.
Through his embrace of technology, strategic partnerships, and disruptive innovation, Edwin has positioned Studyportals as a trailblazer in the field of global education, empowering millions of students worldwide to pursue their academic aspirations and expand their horizons.
In 2023, Studyportals was able to connect over 55 million prospective students to over 3500 institutions and over 200 000 programmes. These students visited the portals from 242 different countries and territories to find and compare their study options across borders. Edwin is an outspoken advocate for international higher education and was awarded the PIEoneer Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry in 2023.
Using Data for Advocacy in International Education
Thursday, May 29, 2025
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST