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Ten years ago, we planted a seed. It was a simple idea, rooted in the belief that every student deserves more than just a place to stay; they deserve a place to thrive. And what began as a small seed has blossomed into a global community, transforming the way millions find their home away from home.
On 10th March 2026, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary, and in this celebration, we are not only mapping the milestones; we are honoring the hearts we’ve touched. Behind reaching millions and becoming an industry leader, there is only one powerful thought: to help a nervous freshman in an unknown city. More than that, being there as a friend to students, holding their laughter and late-night worries alike.
This is the story of those achievements. It’s a story made possible by every student who took a leap of faith and every person who worked hard to build these nests across the world. Cheers to the decade behind us and the countless stories yet to be written. Thank you for being the heart of our story.
Chapter One: A Simple Idea
Every exquisite story begins with a single page, and in 2015, two friends (Saurabh Arora & Mayank Maheshwari) decided to write theirs. And in their case, they didn’t only choose to write that story, but also live it.
As international students’ wayfinding in a foreign land, they only knew the weight of a suitcase (full of hopes & dreams) and the ache of not having a place to call home. They stood where millions stand today, looking at an unfamiliar city skyline, and wondering where they would belong. This shared struggle, a spark ignited; to not let others face the same problems, and
What if finding a home abroad could feel less like a battle and more like a beginning?
That question becomes their tool to help others. It all started from a small room in India, with big dreams and a deeper purpose. Alongside a desire to build a bridge across the ocean. And wallah! That bridge connects today over 120 nationalities to more than 515 cities, from the busy streets of London to the sunny shores of Sydney. What started as a personal quest has become a global movement, ensuring no student ever has to feel alone in a new city again.
Chapter 2: The Mission
We all believe that a home is a foundation for students. So, a journey abroad must be built around so much more than just four walls and a room.
With this idea, at University Living, we ensure that housing uncertainty is not a hurdle for students who wish to turn their dreams into reality. Apart from student accommodation, we made a mission to address all students’ anxieties, whether it’s struggling with visas, booking flights, or arranging insurance; everything is available just a click away. Across the globe, students love us because we take care of everything else, so they can live the greatest adventure of their young lives.
Every service, such as UL Infinity, Student Tenant, Uninist, and The Living Pod, surrounds students with a silent promise: Your only job is to learn, grow, and chase your dreams. Leave the rest to us.
Chapter 3: A Shared Story
Every book has a protagonist. But the story of University Living? It has millions of them.
These pages of our story hold voice in over 120 languages. These whispers tell tales of nervous first nights that blossomed into beautiful memories, of empty rooms that became filled with laughter, and of foreign cities that transformed into home.
This journey was never just ours to claim; it was a gift, woven together by the hands of everyone who believed in us, whether our dedicated team or the dreamer who wished to learn and live in foreign land. They are the heartbeat of our story.
We’ve walked beside students from every corner of the world. And we ensure that each of their dreams finds the student home and makes the journey exceptionally beautiful.
Chapter Four: The Milestones That Matter
If we tried to discuss every moment of the last decade in a single chapter, the pages would be endless. But there are some moments that must be shown and shimmer; not because they were appreciated, but because of the dreams they represented. These moments here have been milestones that made us pause, smile, and whisper; we’re really doing this.
- Industry Accolades: The Mint Startup Icon and SaaS Startup of the Year aren’t just trophies. They were the world’s way of saying our vision belonged.
- A Global Footprint: We have helped 12 million students across 640+ cities all across the globe. Behind every number is a name, a dream, a new beginning, and we were there!
- Worldwide Recognition: Proud to be featured in Forbes, CNBC, and the Top 200 Global Companies.
Chapter Five: The Forever Story
A story this beautiful was never meant to end. But, as we stand at the edge of one decade and gaze into the next, we see this not as an ending but a beginning of a new chapter with the same dedication, love, and care. The next horizon will be full of possibilities, promises, and a lot more efforts to make the student journey more wonderful and comfortable.
The Path Forward:
- We will expand our reach into new countries, new communities, and new hearts.
- We will innovate without pause, building features that turn complexity into calm.
- We will deepen our care wrapping every student in support that feels like family.
But through every change, one thread remains unbroken to empower students. To give them the gift of focus on their education, their dreams, and their becoming. This is all we do by lifting the burden of where they’ll rest.
A Heartfelt Thank You
And now, the words that have been waiting for since page one.
Thank you.
To the first student who trusted us at a phase when we were trying to become something. To the property owners who trusted us with their spaces. To the partners who stood firm beside us. To the team who worked while the world slept, answering calls from students far from home.
You didn’t just join our journey. You became it!
