ApplyBoard Search lets you find programs across 1,500+ partner institutions by destination, field of study, program level, and intake. You can start exploring Search right away — even before your account is fully approved.
Tip! Waiting for your account to be approved? You can use Search freely during this time. Use guest student mode in the eligibility filters to explore programs on behalf of a student without needing a full profile set up yet.
How to Get Started
Log in to ApplyBoard and go to Programs & Schools in the left navigation panel. You will need to apply at least one filter to see results.
The Search Interface
The search page has three layers of filters. Start broad and narrow down as you go.
Main search bar and primary filters
- What would you like to study? Type a field of study (such as Computer Science or Business) and matching suggestions will appear as you type.
- Destination — Filter by country, province, state, or city. Type directly into the field for auto-suggestions.
- Institution — Search for a specific school by name.
- Program level — Filter by undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and other levels.
- Intakes — Select the intake date the student would like to begin their studies.
Quick filters
Below the main filters, a row of quick filters lets you narrow results with a single click. These are the most commonly used filters for new recruiters:
Load saved filters and Smart filters
- Load saved filters — Reload a set of filters you have used before so you do not need to set them up again from scratch.
- Smart filters — An AI-powered tool that suggests filters based on your search context. Look for the Smart filters button on the right side of the filter bar.
Check Program Eligibility for Your Student
Once you have your results, you can filter them further using the Student eligibility filters button on the right side of the page. This removes programs the student would not be eligible for, based on their background.
There are two ways to use eligibility filters:
If you have already created a student profile on ApplyBoard, select an existing student profile in the Eligibility Filters modal. Search by name, email, or student ID to find the student. ApplyBoard will automatically apply filters based on their profile information.
This gives you the most accurate results and is the recommended option once your account is approved and your student profiles are set up.
Select a guest student (with no profile yet) in the Eligibility Filters modal. You can then manually enter the student's key details — study permit or visa status, nationality, last level of study, education country, and grading scheme — to filter results without needing a saved profile.
Guest student mode is ideal if your account is still under review, or if you are exploring programs for a student who has not yet been added to ApplyBoard. It lets you have a useful program conversation with your student right away.
Note: Filling in more fields gives you more accurate results. Study Permit / Visa is the only required field.
Reading Your Search Results
Each program card in the results shows the institution name, program name, location, application fee, and key program tags. Tags like Prime, Instant Submission, High Job Demand, and Instant Offer help you identify the best options at a glance.
Results are ranked by best match by default, taking into account the student's chance of acceptance, seat availability, and processing time.
What to Do Next
Once you have found the right programs, you can compare up to 24 side-by-side before making a decision, or move straight to creating an application for your student.
Go deeper with Search filters
Explore the full set of advanced filters — including study gap, tuition range, English proficiency, program duration, and more.