New hub on edX.org creates destination for
Indian learners to explore U.S.-based, on-campus degree
programs
BOSTON and LANHAM,
Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a
leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq:
TWOU), today announced the launch of a new Study Abroad hub to help
edX learners in India advance
their education overseas. This new hub, developed in collaboration
with Shorelight, a leader in the international education space,
will connect millions of edX learners to Shorelight's catalog of
over 3,000 in-person graduate and undergraduate programs at top
U.S. institutions, including American
University, Auburn University,
University of Illinois Chicago,
University of Dayton, and more.
The new Study Abroad hub will connect edX learners from
India directly with Shorelight to
help evaluate and select an international study abroad program that
best fits their academic and career needs. Shorelight will then
help learners navigate the often complex study abroad application
process and continue to serve as a support system once the learner
is attending classes in the U.S.
"Shorelight is steadfast in our mission to help international
students access top U.S. universities, equipping them with the
knowledge and support they need to excel in their academic pursuits
and launch successful careers. Our partnership with edX enables us
to share this mission with an even broader audience globally," said
Tom Dretler, CEO of Shorelight
Education. "We're excited to introduce edX learners to the diverse
programs offered through Shorelight, bridging geographical
boundaries and expanding the horizons of countless students."
Shorelight and edX's collaboration comes as more students around
the world look to study outside their home country. In 2022, the
number of international students attending college in the U.S. grew
4% to nearly 1 million, with the majority coming from India and China. India
is edX's second-largest market in terms of registered learners,
behind the U.S., and a focus for the company's continued global
expansion.
"The Study Abroad hub on edX further enhances our ability to
support international learners seeking to study in-person overseas
– expanding our global footprint and meeting the needs of a
significant and growing segment of the education market," said 2U
Co-Founder and CEO Christopher "Chip" Paucek. "Together with
Shorelight, we are committed to providing learners in India with greater access to relevant,
affordable, and high-quality programs from the world's best
colleges and universities."
For more information, visit
www.discover.edx.org/bachelors-undergraduate-usa-india
About Shorelight
Shorelight is a leading
international student marketplace in the
United States. Our platform connects international students,
universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and
performance at scale. We do this so that a more globally diverse
population can lead and prosper for generations to come. Together,
we help Educate the World. For more information, visit
shorelight.com.
About edX
edX is the global online learning platform
that fuels the world's ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by
Harvard and MIT to make the world's best education available to
everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects
over 76 million people with online learning to meet every
professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and
organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers
thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career
discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to
sustainability and public health. Find online courses,
certificates, boot camps, and degrees that fuel your ambition
at edX.org.
Media Contact:
edX: media@2U.com
Shorelight Education: John Kissell,
john@shorelight.com
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