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Independent Education Advisory

International education advice from someone who has worked inside Australian government, universities and education agencies.

I help students find the right education pathway in Australia, and I advise education providers across K12 and higher education on strategy.

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Students, Australian universities and UAE schools

I work with students and families. I also work with universities that want to grow in the UAE, and with schools that want their students to see Australian education for themselves.

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For students & families

Choosing Australia

Unbiased advice on programs, courses, cities and the real cost from someone who arrived as an international student and continued working in the sector.

Independent adviceFive stages
Explore the pathway The Dubai coastline from the air.

For institutions & providers

Building in the UAE

Transnational education, research partnerships and market entry for Australian institutions expanding into the UAE.

TNE & partnershipsMarket entry
Explore partnerships The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water.

For UAE schools

Learn about Australia

Immersion programs, study tours, school partnerships and masterclasses for schools that want their students to see Australian education first hand.

ImmersionStudy tours
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Aqeeb Akram speaking at the Australian Embassy, Jakarta

Who you are speaking to

Aqeeb Akram

Founder, Ironbark Advisory

In international education since 2014, across government, universities and education agencies.

  • Advised students on studying abroad at two education agencies before going abroad myself
  • Went to Sydney as an international student in 2016
  • Worked with Macquarie University in the future students team, then built the international marketing division for a faculty at the Australian National University and established the first ANU office in India
  • Led international partnerships and engagement for the New South Wales Government at Study NSW
  • Now based in Dubai

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Free discovery call

The first conversationcosts nothing.

Thirty minutes with me. Bring your year group, the subjects you’ve chosen and what you hope your degree leads to. You’ll leave knowing whether Australia makes sense, and what to decide next. If it doesn’t make sense, I’ll tell you.

I’m based in Dubai and work with students and parents wherever they are.

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