Edvoy
Manchester, United Kingdom
What it is
Edvoy is a study-abroad platform and consultant that helps students find courses, apply to universities, and arrange related services. Its search covers more than 75,000 courses, and Edvoy says it partners with more than 750 universities in major study destinations. Genie uses academic qualifications, English scores, study gap, budget, and regional rules to sort course matches into three admission-prospect groups. Students can upload documents, apply, and follow application status through the portal and Android app. Edvoy also offers free online one-to-one counselling with no session limit, plus guidance on university selection, applications, visas, education loans, accommodation, and IELTS training. Edvoy Stays connects students with accommodation near more than 450 universities and says bookings have no service charge. Express Offers are limited to select UK universities and represent offers in principle rather than confirmed admission; university acceptance remains discretionary. Edvoy says it complies with GDPR and applicable data-protection laws. The service is free and available on Android and web.
For and against
For
- Search covers more than 75,000 courses.
- Free counselling has no session limit.
- Students can track application status.
- Accommodation listings cover locations near 450-plus universities.
- Available on Android and web.
Against
- Express Offers cover only select UK universities.
- Express Offers are not confirmed admission.
- University acceptance remains discretionary.
The verdict
Edvoy combines course search and application tracking with counselling and related student services. Treat Genie’s prospect groups and Express Offers as guidance rather than confirmed university acceptance.
Who it suits
Edvoy is for students planning study abroad who want course-search, application, and counselling support. Its listed guidance also covers visas, loans, accommodation, and IELTS training.
Plans and prices
Edvoy Genie
AI course matching · three admission-prospect categories · university acceptance remains discretionary
Read 1 Oct 2026 · edvoy.com
Video counselling
one-on-one counsellor sessions · no hidden fees · no limit on sessions
Read 1 Oct 2026 · edvoy.com
On the record
- Accommodation
- Edvoy Stays connects students with verified accommodation near more than 450 universities and says bookings have no service charge.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- AI matching
- Genie uses academic qualifications, English scores, study gap, budget and regional rules to classify course matches into three admission-prospect groups.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- App availability
- Edvoy offers a mobile app through Google Play and describes it as an app for study-abroad needs.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Applications
- Users can upload documents, apply to courses and track application status through the Edvoy portal and app.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Counselling
- Edvoy offers free online one-to-one counselling with no limit on the number of sessions.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Course catalogue
- Edvoy says it helps students search more than 75,000 courses.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Express Offer limit
- Express Offers are available only for select universities in the UK and are offers in principle rather than confirmed admission.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Origin
- Edvoy says it was founded as IEC Abroad in 2006 and became digital as Edvoy in 2020.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Payment processor
- Edvoy identifies Flywire among the third-party payment providers used for its Edvoy Pay service.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Edvoy is a study-abroad consultant and platform helping students select courses, apply to universities and arrange related services.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Edvoy says it complies with GDPR and applicable data-protection laws, uses AWS for hosting and connects users directly to third-party payment processors for financial transactions.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Student services
- Edvoy provides guidance for university selection, applications, visas, education loans, accommodation and IELTS training.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- University partners
- Edvoy says it partners with more than 750 universities in major study destinations.edvoy.com · read 1 Oct 2026
The review
Edvoy is a study-abroad search and support platform for students considering courses and university applications abroad. It best suits people who want counselling and practical help alongside course discovery. Its broad service mix is useful, but matching and offer guidance should not be mistaken for university acceptance.
Overview
Edvoy brings course search, application tracking and student-service guidance into one service. It says its catalogue spans more than 75,000 courses and its partnerships include more than 750 universities in major study destinations, across 20 destination countries. Program search, institution comparison, application management and document management make it more than a directory: students can move from comparing options to managing applications in the same portal and app.
The business began as IEC Abroad in 2006 and adopted the Edvoy name as a digital platform in 2020. That combination of search and support is valuable for students navigating several stages, but it may be more service than someone who only wants to browse courses needs.
Key features
Course matching and application tracking
Genie considers academic qualifications, English scores, study gap, budget and regional rules, then sorts course matches into three admission-prospect groups. This can help students organize a large search around their circumstances, but it cannot settle an admissions decision: universities retain discretion over acceptance.
Students can upload documents, apply to courses and track application status through Edvoy’s portal and app. Keeping these tasks together can make an application journey easier to follow, though status tracking should not be confused with control over a university’s decision.
Counselling and student services
Edvoy offers free online one-to-one counselling with no limit on sessions. That is a meaningful option for students who expect to need repeated advice rather than a single consultation. Its guidance also covers university selection, applications, visas, education loans, accommodation and IELTS training, giving students a place to explore connected needs without implying that the platform itself makes those decisions for them.
Accommodation and offers
Edvoy Stays connects students with verified accommodation near more than 450 universities and says bookings carry no service charge. The service may help students who want housing connected to their study search. Express Offers, by contrast, are limited to select UK universities and are offers in principle, not confirmed admission; students should treat them as an early indication rather than a settled place.
Privacy and payments
Edvoy says it complies with GDPR and applicable data-protection laws, hosts on AWS and routes financial transactions directly to third-party payment processors. It identifies Flywire among the providers used for Edvoy Pay. This describes its stated approach, while transactions involve an external processor.
Pricing
Edvoy’s core listed options are free. Edvoy Genie costs nothing and includes AI course matching with three admission-prospect categories; university acceptance remains discretionary. Video counselling costs nothing and includes one-to-one counsellor sessions with no limit on sessions and no hidden fees.
The free counselling option is especially suited to students who want ongoing advice, while Genie offers a no-cost way to narrow course options. Neither removes the need to assess university requirements or secure an actual acceptance. The stated free options do not carry a session cap for counselling.
Platforms
Edvoy is available on the web and Android. The mobile app is positioned for study-abroad needs, while the portal and app support document uploads, applications and status tracking. Students who require iOS access should consider an alternative with an iOS app.
Who it's for
Edvoy is a strong fit for prospective international students who want course discovery, application organization and free counselling in one place, especially those who expect to need guidance on services such as visas or accommodation. It is less suitable for students seeking a guaranteed admission outcome, or those who only need a basic course directory and do not want broader support.
Pros and cons
- Pros: A catalogue of more than 75,000 courses and partnerships with more than 750 universities give students substantial breadth for initial discovery.
- Pros: Free one-to-one counselling with no session limit can support students who need advice over multiple steps.
- Pros: Document uploads, applications and status tracking complement search and comparison rather than stopping at course discovery.
- Pros: Accommodation connections near more than 450 universities and no stated booking service charge add a practical housing path.
- Cons: Genie’s prospect categories are not admissions outcomes, so students still need to confirm eligibility and acceptance directly with universities.
- Cons: Express Offers apply only to selected UK universities and are offers in principle, limiting their relevance and certainty.
- Cons: Edvoy supports Android and web, not iOS, which rules it out for students who need an iPhone app.
Alternatives
Shiksha is worth considering for students who want a free Android, iOS or web app; its free app listing does not establish paid-plan details or feature limits.
ApplyBoard suits students seeking free search and platform use across Android, iOS and web, with the caveat that institution application fees may apply.
GradRight is another option for students who want an Android, iOS and web service with no student fee stated.
Leverage Edu is a free alternative with Android, iOS and web support.
Yocket may suit students looking for an Android and web option with a free tier and a paid Yocket Pro plan at ₹59,999, paid once, which includes applications to up to 10 universities, two countries and one course, along with GRE preparation and finance benefits.
Xale is aimed at teams needing a paid admissions CRM rather than a free student-facing search platform; its Basic plan is ₹499 a month, billed monthly, with 18% GST extra, five team seats and specified lead, branch, automation and storage limits.
Admission Bravo may fit students who want a free web platform, with university fees paid directly to the university.
Admission.ly is another free web option for searching, comparing and submitting an application where a route is available, though institution application, tuition, enrolment or service fees may still apply.
Browse more options in Study Abroad Platforms.
Verdict
Choose Edvoy if you want course search, application tracking and unlimited free counselling bundled with guidance on related student services. Its key advantage is bringing those steps together without a counselling fee; look elsewhere if you need iOS access, want only a lean course directory, or expect matching and preliminary offers to guarantee admission.