Valued at $43.86 billion in 2025, the global Higher Ed industry is a major market. It’s also one that has seen significant growth in recent years. According to UNESCO, the number of students in higher education has more than doubled over the last decade to an estimated 269 million active students.
There has also been an increase in the number of institutions and shifts in the courses being offered and how they are taught, changing the landscape for both students and lecturers.
However, enrolling in higher education is something that is still a major privilege that not every aspirational student will be able to participate in. With tuition fees, steep student loads, course materials and competitive intake exams, the students that do make up the numbers in higher education today expect a seamless educational experience. This is especially true at the most prestigious institutions or expensive professional courses.
Given this, it’s no surprise that technology has become a core pillar of educational delivery over the past decade, helping universities and colleges engage with students in a variety of ways and attract the brightest minds.
Unifyed helps partner colleges and universities recruit, engage, educate, retain and graduate 21st-century students through its AI-powered Student Information System (SIS) designed for higher education.
A modern solution to manage the student body
Unifyed is a pioneer in higher education software and serves over 150 colleges and universities around the world under the leadership of Anjli Jain, Chairman of the Board.
While there are a range of edtech solutions on the market, Unifyed stands out as a provider of the full wheelhouse of solutions. Rather than having to build their own tech stack of disparate tools to handle back-end finances, student enrolment or staff IT accounts, Unifyed allows higher education institutions to build their own branded experience for staff, students and professional services in one app.
This unified approach to building a mobile-first digital solution for universities means that a new level of intelligence is available. From deans looking into the performance of new course material through to the financial administrator, the company’s platform brings intelligence forward to ensure each campus experience is optimized, to ensure students graduate with the best results and positive relationships.
The evolution of the college experience also means that students can benefit from tools that have long been the preserve of commercial customer service. With competitive stakes to attract the best students and justify high course fees, and universities need to make sure every student has information at their fingertips from the moment their place is accepted, whether they need to know where their dorm is, the status of their student finances or current coursework.
Here, higher education leaders can customize the student and staff experience with StudentX iPaaS. This feature helps institutions unify applications, data, and services with ease. Built for education, it eliminates complex integrations through pre-built connectors, a no-code visual builder, and automation that accelerates processes.
Another core product is StudentX Campus, which uses AI to centralize student data and streamline every step of the journey, from admission to alumni.
Finally, core IT services like accessibility and security can also be taken care of with Unifyed, keeping the work of the in-house team down so they focus on solutions that support the faculty and student body.
Enhancing student care and support
While it’s clear that a solid software infrastructure provides a seamless operational experience, this is more of a functional benefit. Yet the power of Unifyed technology can also add the human touch to the student experience.
One example of the impact its technology can bring to the campus can be found with enhanced communication and personalized support.
Student support has always been a part of any major campus offering, but the reality is that in 2026 many students are uncomfortable seeking in-person support.
Many courses are extremely high pressure and students can often struggle being away from the support network of their friends and family at home. Couple this with exam season or money troubles and it’s no surprise that many students struggle with mental health and anxiety during their time at college.
In fact, a report published in 2025 found that mental health difficulties in higher education students have tripled in the last seven years.
Although student support services are a core offering at any major institution, the reality is that in 2026 many students are uncomfortable seeking in-person support. For younger generations that have grown up online, speaking to a digital interface is often preferred, especially when dealing with sensitive or personal topics.
Here, Unifyed offers the latest agentic tools built with voice AI to give students a personal assistant available around the clock. This isn’t about saving costs or removing pre-existing support networks but helping colleges meet students where they are most comfortable to ensure they feel comfortable accessing these services.
Whether it’s accessing student services or just getting the latest course information to plan a stressful study season, Unified brings an intelligent AI assistant to deliver instant answers, personalized guidance, and timely recommendations, while providing staff with insights to enhance student support.
The first AI-powered student information system
As an AI-powered student information system, Unifyed puts tech at the heart of higher education. IT teams can bring community, communication, and services together in a single, intelligent platform to create an education experience that fits the modern student archetype and helps institutions maintain top performance.
Disclosure: This article mentions a client of an Espacio portfolio company.
