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Outdated Page Info Needs Updated
[edit]Hi, I represent Student.com and noticed outdated info on this page and new info that needs added. Could someone please update it to reflect the below changes, based on the reliable sources linked below? Thanks!
Please let me know if you have any questions, or need anything from me - this is my first time requesting edits so any support is appreciated. Thank you!
Current Owner: The Dot Group CEO: Rupert Spiegelberg
Student.com is the world’s leading online marketplace for student housing, offering students a fast, easy, and stress-free way to find their ideal home. Since 2011, Student.com has been at the forefront of student housing, constantly innovating to make things easier for students. With a presence in over 400 cities across 32 countries and more than 2.5 million beds, Student.com connects students with trusted housing partners around the globe.
Since 2011, Student.com has continuously improved its platform, driven by passion for better serving students and their housing providers. Through cutting-edge technology and a global team committed to excellence, the company has advanced both the student experience and the tools that support accommodation partners. A true blend of human expertise and AI-driven precision sets them apart.
Student.com is part of The Dot Group, the pioneer and leader in global student living for over 30 years. Together, they are shaping the future — making it more affordable, more sustainable, and geared toward helping students on their educational journey.
The company is headquartered in Dubai, with offices in the UK, China, Hong Kong, USA, Australia and India.
Links: Q+A: godfather of student accommodation Nick Porter on putting Dot on the map - Green Street News
The Dot Group: joining the dots as 1m students beckon | Analysis | Real Assets
Company history
Inception
The company was initially founded in 2011 as Overseas Student Living by Luke Nolan. After working in China for several years, Nolan was regularly called upon by his Chinese friends to help recommend accommodation for students looking to study in the US, UK and Australia. Recognizing that many other individuals, especially students, were facing similar issues, Nolan realized that there was a potential market for an online student accommodation marketplace that could help in connecting students with trusted professional landlords for their accommodation needs. In 2014, he was joined by other co-founders Shakil Khan, who met Nolan 10-years earlier in Shanghai, and John-Paul Jones. The company rebranded itself as Student.com in 2015 to focus on expanding globally and hired a team of multilingual booking agents.
In 2019, Student.com was sold privately for an undisclosed sum. The company now forms part of The Dot Group, the leader in global student living. [JF1]
Products and features
In 2024, Student.com took a major step forward to improve the student search experience and increase the volume, quality, and consistency of leads and bookings. This was part of several new offerings and innovations that were rolled out, including:
● Launching a brand-new website that reduced booking times - from 5 days to just 5 minutes - thanks to a fully automated platform.
● Automated subscription-based booking services (Book and Connect) for landlords and accommodation providers.
● Introduction of a lead generation product (List) that delivers highly qualified, verified students to properties.
● An automating the booking journey reducing booking commissions by over 75%, driving more traffic to listings while lowering costs for landlords and accommodation providers.
These changes provide a more flexible, transparent, and valuable experience for users of the student marketplace.
Partnerships
In February 2025, Student.com,a global student housing marketplace and part of The Dot Group - announced an exclusive team sponsorship arrangement with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB). The multi-year strategic alliance spans the 2025 season and beyond. This partnership ignites the shared passion to push boundaries, create, inspire and embrace Gen Z as a growing fanbase.
In July, Student.com announced a strategic partnership with Lavanda. The collaboration integrates Lavanda OpenPMS, the company’s pioneering property management platform, with Student.com’s global accommodation marketplace – establishing it as a key distribution partner alongside Lavanda’s existing channels including Airbnb, Booking.com, and over 420 leading online travel agencies.
(Link: Lavanda and Student.com launch strategic partnership - PBSA News)
Suggest change to update CEO name
[edit]I'd like to suggest updating the CEO information for Student.com. According to this reliable source, Rupert Spiegelberg has been appointed CEO of Student.com, replacing Luke Nolan.
Student.com Launches AI-Powered Instant Booking Platform
I have a conflict of interest as I am affiliated with this topic, so I am suggesting the change here for transparency and to ensure neutrality. Please let me know if further clarification or sources are needed. McKearneyIreland (talk) 06:45, 21 August 2025 (UTC)