How universities worldwide describe DreamApply: 1000% more applications, 50% more international students, 40% less admin time

At DreamApply, we don’t just build admissions software – we build success stories. What do universities really say about DreamApply? They call it their “12th man on the field,” a “marketing tool as much as an admissions tool,” and the reason behind a 1000% increase in applications over five years.

But don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from the institutions that have experienced it firsthand. Explore real-world testimonials from universities like Pavia, Padua, Pisa, Ca’ Foscari and many others. See how DreamApply empowers them to reach new heights in admissions, marketing, and student satisfaction. These aren’t just testimonials – they’re results.

University Staff
Students
Budapest University of Economics and Business
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Dalma Horvath Ibolya, International Deputy Director of Budapest University of Economics and Business about DreamApply: “The number of applications keeps growing. We’re talking about thousands of applications in one intake. DreamApply makes it easy for applicants to apply and for our team to handle applications. It's user-friendly on both sides. If universities want to keep everything in one space, from the first contact to sending out the invoice, DreamApply is a great system to use. It saves time within the admissions team and lets us focus on internationalization activities.”
Budapest University of Economics and Business

Dalma Horváth-Ibolya, International Deputy Director

"The number of applications keeps growing. We’re talking about thousands of applications in one intake.

DreamApply makes it easy for applicants to apply and for our team to handle applications. It's user-friendly on both sides.

If universities want to keep everything in one space, from the first contact to sending out the invoice, DreamApply is a great system to use. It saves time within the admissions team and lets us focus on internationalization activities."

Corvinus University of Budapest
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Adriana Villalobos, International Admissions Executive
Corvinus University of Budapest

Adriana Villalobos, International Admissions Executive

"DreamApply has become absolutely essential for our admissions work at Corvinus University. It's hard to remember how we managed before. It's truly crucial in our day-to-day operations. One of the biggest favorable outcomes we've seen is the status feature. Specifically, sending out entrance exam links, a task that used to take hours, now only takes about ten minutes. It's incredible! Beyond time-saving, we're able to collect vital applicant data, such as regions and program interests, which greatly benefits our recruitment and marketing strategies.

Plus, the tables and task features make managing everything straightforward. Communicating with applicants and colleagues without endless emails is a huge advantage. For institutions considering DreamApply, I strongly recommend exploring its features. Understand how it can be utilized within your organization. It's definitely worth it. DreamApply has not only simplified our admissions processes but also made our overall workflow much more efficient. It has significantly impacted our operations at Corvinus."

Saigon Business School
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Cuong (Chris) Hoang, CEO
Saigon Business School

Cuong (Chris) Hoang, CEO

"DreamApply is very suitable for my needs, it answers all my "WHY"s. I strongly believe that when harnessed properly, it allows me to release my admissions team from manual tasks, so they don’t have to spend half the day on repetitive work anymore. DreamApply has also improved productivity, not just for our team but for our education agents.

They no longer need to follow up manually, making everything smoother. It positions Saigon Business School as an innovator in leveraging technology. I also realized that because we use DreamApply, students and education agents see Saigon Business School as being on the same level as top international universities. The experience for our agents and clients is better, and the results have improved."

Click here to explore a podcast episode with Chris Hoang.

SRH Higher Education
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Akos Kiraly, Head of Sales Strategy
SRH Higher Education

Akos Kiraly, Head of Sales Strategy

"SRH started to use DreamApply a couple of years ago, and we really made this decision based on the system optimization. It is very important that the system our team uses doesn't create additional work but actually lowers the workload of our admission team.

We especially like the features in the system that have reduced the actual work of our admission team members. Reminding people of their missing documents, reminding applicants about deadlines and the next steps—all those steps can be automated, and the system uses a lot of those optimizations.

We really like the ability to pull data and evaluate data in the live system. We are able to manage our funnel on a data-driven basis. And of course, as a university, we work with recruitment partners, with country managers, with the admissions team and with academia. It was very important to have a system where those stakeholders have access to it, and we don't spend unnecessary time moving files from A to B or sending files and applications to A to B for review."

Click here to explore a podcast episode with Akos Kiraly.

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
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Krystina Stermole, International Relations Officer
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Krystina Stermole, International Relations Officer

"DreamApply allows us to have all roads converge there, and then it becomes a hub from which our students can find everything else that they’re looking for. So additional information, other tools, support… Everything heads to DreamApply and then leaves from DreamApply. It works as a sort of hub or fulcrum for all of this kind of movement and communication."

Click here to read more about Ca’ Foscari University of Venice's experience with DreamApply and watch video testimonies.

Padua University
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Alberto Lazzari, Global Engagement Officer
Padua University

Alberto Lazzari, Global Engagement Officer

"Compared to when we first implemented DreamApply, the number of our applications has grown 4 times. We receive a huge number of applications each year, and DreamApply is essential for us to manage such a high number of applications.

The feature that we use the most when managing the applications are the tables, because they allow us to have a comprehensive overview of all the applicants and their applications.

We also use the tracking system quite a lot. We appreciate the entry points, the information channels and the trackers because we want to know whether our marketing efforts are paying off, where our applicants are coming from and which channels they are using to get to us.

Once they (the applicants) are on DreamApply, we are able to track everything they do through the journal. We can follow the progress of their applications, give them tips and guide them in order to make the process as smooth as possible for them."

Click here to explore a podcast episode with Alberto Lazzari.

University of Pavia
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Daria Milone, Head of Admissions Office
University of Pavia

Daria Milone, Head of Admissions Office

"We’ve had DreamApply since 2019, which is now 5 academic years. In the 19/20 academic year, we had 700 applications. Now, in the last academic year, 23/24, we had 7800 applications, which means 10 times more than 5 years ago.

Our academic offer has increased, and our international marketing team has done a great job, but I also believe this success is thanks to DreamApply, which serves as both a great admissions tool and a marketing tool for several reasons. The most obvious reason is that it provides a window so everyone can click and see our offers and programs.

DreamApply is very user-friendly, both for admins and applicants. It's easy to go through an applicant, an application and follow its life."

Click here to read more about University of Pavias experience with DreamApply and watch video testimonies.

Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
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Shir Taieb, Head of Student Affairs
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Shir Taieb, Head of Student Affairs

"JAMD has entered a new era with DreamApply – we have more applicants than ever before and it is easy to reach them and connect with them. The DreamApply team is just that: A Dream."

Tempus Public Foundation
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Gabor Dobos, Director for Internationalisation of Higher Education
Tempus Public Foundation

Gabor Dobos, Director for Internationalisation of Higher Education

"DreamApply system is a professional, flexible and easy to use system that is capable of managing a very complex application and admission cycle for tens of thousands of applications a year."

Study in Estonia
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Merili Reismann, Senior Marketing Specialist
Study in Estonia

Merili Reismann, Senior Marketing Specialist

"Our cooperation with DreamApply reformed how we handle international student admissions and measure marketing recruitment efforts. It became one of the greatest success stories in our higher education. Overall, the international student numbers in Estonia increased by more than 135%."

University of Pecs
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Peter Arvai, Deputy Director
University of Pecs

Peter Arvai, Deputy Director

"DreamApply is a great platform to handle large numbers of applications even with different workflows and processes for different faculties under the same roof. It is really user friendly both for the administrators and for the applicants."

Maastricht Summer School
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Suzanne van der Laan, International Relations Officer
Maastricht Summer School

Suzanne van der Laan, International Relations Officer

"DreamApply has been very helpful, as it has accelerated the proces of accepting students by having the possibility of creating template emails which are sent to students. We are very positive regarding using DreamApply."

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
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Daiga Brakmane, Student Recruitment Officer
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

Daiga Brakmane, Student Recruitment Officer

"Before DreamApply, everything was done on paper. Sorting applications and mailing documents took so much time. With DreamApply, we've simplified the entire admissions process. We can track applicants step by step, send reminders in bulk, and offer support when needed. It’s intuitive, saves time, and our students consistently rate the application process 5.5 out of 6. I’d absolutely recommend it to any admissions team, especially those handling high volumes with small teams."

Watch the full interview with Daiga now on our YouTube channel.

TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)
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Sabina Maidla, Head of Marketing
TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)

Sabina Maidla, Head of Marketing

"We process thousands of applications with just a three-person team — DreamApply has been essential since 2016. I use its marketing tools to track campaigns, filter applicants by country or age, and analyze how students move from visiting a portal to becoming enrolled. It’s paper-free, user-friendly, and helps us constantly improve our strategy. I wholeheartedly suggest other universities use it too."
University of Latvia
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Zane Svilane Head of Student Recruitment
University of Latvia

Zane Svilane Head of Student Recruitment

"DreamApply offers amazing solutions for international recruitment. The agency tracking system lets us see exactly where students come from: whether they apply individually or through partners. It's been a great pleasure to work with the platform, and we definitely recommend using it."

Watch the full interview with Zane now on our YouTube channel.

TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)
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Marilin Kivisto, Student Admissions Manager
TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)

Marilin Kivisto, Student Admissions Manager

"We’ve been using DreamApply for almost 10 years. It’s our everyday working tool and incredibly useful. What makes it even better is that we’ve had the opportunity to give feedback and actually see our input help improve the system. DreamApply listens, and that’s something we really value."

Watch the full interview with Marilin now on our YouTube channel.

University of Latvia
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Aleksandra Kjakste, International Student Coordinator
University of Latvia

Aleksandra Kjakste, International Student Coordinator

"We use DreamApply to manage all exchange student applications, from Erasmus+ and bilateral programs to free movers. Before DreamApply, everything was done by email and Excel, which was time-consuming. Now, the process is faster, fully digital, and flexible to our needs. Their support is excellent and quick, and we appreciate that updates are implemented fast. Even our university’s data protection policy was integrated with their help."
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
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Caridad Tinaye Munyawiri, Bachelor Student from Zimbabwe
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Caridad Tinaye Munyawiri, student from Zimbabwe

"I was able to select what country I was from, and it tailored the information to my needs. It made the process so much easier, and I only needed one tab open to complete the application."

Watch the full interview with Caridad now on our YouTube channel.

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
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Sebastián Quiñónez, Master student from Ecuador
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Sebastián Quiñónez, student from Ecuador

"One of the things I really liked in the application platform was the checklist. As I uploaded my documents, I could see exactly what was left to complete. It made the entire process feel manageable."

Watch the full interview with Sebastian now on our YouTube channel.

University of Pisa
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Meghna Singh, Student from India
University of Pisa

Meghna Singh, Student from India

"I used the portal of DreamApply, and it had everything a student really needs, like a description about the documents to upload, notifications via email about finishing the application, and most importantly, smooth payment processing. It was very helpful for me. I remember completing my application in just one or two hours."

Watch the full interview with Meghna now on our YouTube channel.

Tallinn University of Technology
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Bushra, student from Bangladesh
Tallinn University of Technology

Bushra, student from Bangladesh

"The application process was very smooth. I liked that I could apply to multiple programs and edit my application if something was missing. Everything was easy, clear and not intimidating, DreamApply really made it simple."

Watch the full interview with Bushra now on our YouTube channel.

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
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Liana, student from Latvia
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

Liana, student from Latvia

"The admissions process was very comfortable. Everything was clearly explained, and I could upload missing documents later without any issues. DreamApply made the whole experience smooth and stress-free."

Watch the full interview with Liana now on our YouTube channel.

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