Empowering Education Agents.
Elevating Global Recruitment.
The Story of GEA
Connecting education with opportunity — worldwide.
Since 2004, GEA has helped shape the future of international education recruitment — one partnership at a time.
From a single office in Hong Kong to 20+ locations worldwide, we've built a trusted alliance that empowers agents, institutions, and students through a tech-driven, people-first approach.
Your next chapter of success doesn’t begin alone — it begins with GEA.
Industries
International Recruitment
Our global agent network spans 20+ countries, bridging institutions with students worldwide.
Technology & Platforms
From digital CRMs to application portals, we empower agents with innovative tools to scale operations.
Education & Training
We collaborate with global universities, colleges, and training institutions to support student mobility and enrollment growth.
Marketing & Events
We host education fairs, webinars, and campaigns to drive brand visibility and student leads.
Agent Partnership
We provide resources, training, and localised support to ensure agent success at every stage.
OUR PARTNERS
We believe every client is a valuable long-term partner.
Marketing & Recruitment Tools
Boost your success with ready-made visuals, webinars, regional campaigns, and student fairs – all backed by GEA's support.
Agent Network Activation
Our local teams execute recruitment plans by leveraging trusted agents and in-market events.
What Our Partners Say
Real stories from institutions and agents around the world.
“In just 18 months, GEA has become one of our key partners in China, delivering both volume and quality in student applications. Their collaborative approach and strategic alignment with our goals have been invaluable. I particularly appreciate their regular market digests, which offer valuable insights to support our recruitment efforts.”
Jake Duffin
Queen Mary University of London,
Head of International & EU Student Recruitment
“GEA is a key recruitment partner for the University of Sussex in China. Their stakeholder engagement and insightful market research have been instrumental in shaping our recruitment strategy.”
Professor Richard Follett
Associate Vice President International
University of Sussex
“GEA has been a trusted partner of Cambridge Education Group for over a decade. Their market insight, high-impact events, and strong commitment to student service make them a standout collaborator — and a key part of our continued growth.”
Brendan Webb
CEO
Cambridge Education Group
“Our long-term, strategic partnership with GEA has been invaluable. Their insight, events, and student support play a key role in INTO’s growth and in helping students enjoy successful study experiences abroad.”
Steven Smale
Co-Founder & Chief Market Initiatives Officer
INTO University Partnerships
Us in Numbers
60,000+
Student Applications Submitted
20+
Countries Covered
1,200+
Partner Universities Represented
5000+
Agent Network