OUR STORY
Vision
To be the Most Loved & Trusted Global Student Housing Platform
We’ve built University Living on three pillars - content that informs, technology that simplifies, and a global community that connects. Our vision is to help every student find comfort and confidence, no matter where they study.Saurabh Arora
Founder & CEOMission
To Enable & Enhance the living experience of 1 million+ International students
University Living was born from our own struggles as students abroad. Today, it’s about creating smarter, tech-enabled solutions that make student mobility seamless and student experiences unforgettableMayank Maheshwari
Co-Founder & COOOur Journey
2016-17The Beginning
•Founded University Living with a 3-member team.
•Began operations for UK and Australia destinations.
•Built first partnerships with verified PBSA providers.
2018-2019Expanding Horizons
•Raised seed funding to strengthen global operations.
•Partnered with Irish Embassy, pioneering Ireland PBSA market.
•Launched new UL website and introduced value-added services.
2020Reinvention During Pandemic
•Pivoted to domestic marketing in destination countries.
•Built B2B counsellor and university partner network.
•Strengthened UK, Ireland, and Australia presence.
2021Building Global Momentum
•Crossed USD 100 M GMV milestone amid global uncertainty.
•Launched LMS platform for counsellor enablement.
•Expanded to USA and Canada destinations.
2022Diversification & Scale
•Crossed USD 300 M GMV with 2× post-pandemic growth.
•Launched UL Mobile App for seamless student experience.
•Introduced Social Scholarship for international students.
2023New Frontiers
•Crossed USD 500 M GMV milestone.
•Launched Uninist (flexible tenancy housing) with Londonist.
•Introduced Univille, a Property Management Solution for housing supply.
2024The AI Leap
•Acquired Student Tenant (UK) to strengthen private housing network.
•Launched SABIE (AI study abroad assistant) to expand top-of-funnel reach.
•Released Student Mobility Reports through UL Research Desk.
2025Global Recognition
•Recognized as an official partner by Austrade, Uni Italia & Campus France as a preferred student housing platform.
•Built industry’s first AI Voice Sales Agent for faster conversions.
•Expanded counsellor network to 1,500+ across India and Southeast Asia.
Our Leadership
Saurabh Arora
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Mayank Maheshwari
Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer
Manuj Trehan
Chief Financial Officer
Shailendra Gupta
Chief Product Officer
Sanjay Gupta
Chief Technology Officer
Aman Bahl
Executive VP - Marketing & Growth Strategy
Our Integrated Housing Brands
Uninist
A trusted platform for private student housing across the UK, connecting students with verified landlords and comfortable homes in top university cities
Our Partners
Awards & Accolades
