About us

For nearly 40 years, we've served as the key link between aspiring international students and institutions at all levels of education, thereby enabling millions of young people to achieve their academic and professional goals.

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Connecting the international education industry since 1987

It’s hard to find a company with stronger industry connections and greater reach than BMI/THE.

We are global leaders in connecting institutions with millions of prospective students worldwide through lively fairs and digital marketing strategies.

In addition, our premium networking events are carefully designed to expand global partnerships with senior-level government representatives, scholarships and funding providers, university leaders, school principals and counsellors worldwide.

One company, one massive global audience

As part of the Times Higher Education (THE) group, BMI benefits from THE’s globally trusted rankings and data, empowering students and counsellors to make informed decisions. Through these enhanced platforms and resources, we have a unique ability to capture student’s attention as they are actively researching courses, and provide them with ongoing opportunities to meet with admission representatives.

Thanks to decades of dedication to the industry, BMI/THE has enviable relationships with industry associations and national government-supported education agencies across Brazil and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

This extensive global network, combined with our digital platforms and marketing prowess, provides unparalleled access to prospective students-both online and face-to-face. Whether you’re looking to expand your global presence or target specific countries, BMI/THE has the channels, tools and expertise to support your success.

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Many regions, multiple channels

In-person events & online marketing solutions

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International students are faced with a sea of choices — not just countries, cities or institutions, but communication channels too. For institutions, this intensifies the need to design recruitment strategies across multiple regions and marketing methods.

As students have increasing choices, so should you. You can count on BMI/THE to offer you a balanced mix of solutions to help you grow and diversify your student enrolments across a variety of platforms and channels, customising activities depending on your recruitment strategy in each market.

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BMI/THE by the numbers

Web Traffic

14.6 Million

STUDENT WEB TRAFFIC

Our dedicated content hub on THE Student helps visitors search for degree programmes and institutions.
Web Traffic

439,675

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Reach globally-minded students via native posts and our geo-targeted META advertising campaigns.
Web Traffic

656,435

STUDENT DATABASE

Continually updated with the freshest leads, you can message the full list or cherry-pick by location or interest.
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GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES

Championing professional development

Just as we support students through the transformative power of education, we also believe in assisting our colleagues and clients in their professional journey. We take pride in playing a role in two important learning initiatives:

  • International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC) – a comprehensive, 12-module online course dedicated to advancing careers in international education.
  • Times Higher Education Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – free, high-quality training designed specifically for secondary school counsellors.

Our charitable efforts to help those in need

At BMI/THE, we have always been dedicated to making a positive impact, particularly in the lives of children and individuals striving to achieve their dreams.

In 2020, we honoured the memory of our founder’s daughter by launching Sophia Zaveri Foundation. Through this initiative, we contribute to three meaningful charities in Brazil: supporting orphanages, families living in extreme poverty, and helping aspiring doctors and educators on their journey.

Learn more about our charitable initiatives and how you can contribute to the Sophia Zaveri Foundation. Together, we can transform lives and create a legacy of compassion.

Our charitable efforts to help those in need

At BMI/THE, we have always been dedicated to making a positive impact, particularly in the lives of children and individuals striving to achieve their dreams.

In 2020, we honoured the memory of our founder’s daughter by launching Sophia Zaveri Foundation. Through this initiative, we contribute to three meaningful charities in Brazil: supporting orphanages, families living in extreme poverty, and helping aspiring doctors and educators on their journey.

Learn more about our charitable initiatives and how you can contribute to the Sophia Zaveri Foundation. Together, we can transform lives and create a legacy of compassion.

See how you can make a difference

Meet the dream team

John Carter
Samir Zaveri
President
John Carter
Rupert Merrick
Managing Director
John Carter
Sangin Zaveri
Chief Operating Officer
John Carter
Philippe Person
Director – Latin America
John Carter
Spencer Hawkes
Sales Director
John Carter
Jerome Lamiscarre De Sousa
Regional Director – Canada, Europe & UK
John Carter
Sera Browne
Regional Manager – Africa, Middle East & India
John Carter
Luke Grover
Regional Manager – US, UK & Ireland
John Carter
Rikesh Patel
Regional Manager – USA & the Caribbean
John Carter
Conrado Rantin
Regional Coordinator – Portugal & Latin America
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TESTIMONIALS

Our events deliver real impact

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