Airbnb and Fly Homes (a Leverage Edu Co) Partner to Highlight Short-Term Rental Options for Indian Students Opting to Studying Abroad

• Collaboration aims to promote Airbnb’s short-term rentals as a solution for students’ transitional housing needs when studying abroad

New Delhi — Airbnb, a leading platform for short-term rentals, has today announced an exclusive partnership with Fly Homes, the international student accommodation arm of Leverage Edu, the prominent student recruitment platform.

This collaboration aims to raise awareness among students planning to study abroad about Airbnb as an option for short-term stays during their transition period, before they secure permanent housing in their host country.

Reported data from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India revealed that over 1.33 million Indian students are currently studying abroad,^[1] with projections suggesting this number could reach 2 million by 2027 (as per a Redseer study)^[2], making India the world’s largest source of international students.

This significant trend underscores the importance of Leverage Edu and Airbnb’s partnership, which aims to support students seeking education in key destinations such as the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and EU countries.

“Through this partnership with Leverage Edu, we aim to build consideration for Airbnb as a convenient option for students traveling abroad for their education and provide them short-term stays during the transitional period,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager, Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

“This could be in the pre phase, when they are assessing or evaluating universities or even when they finally arrive in the host country and may still be in the process of finalizing their permanent housing. Our diverse range of listings can provide a comfortable, home-like environment during this crucial period.”

The partnership will involve targeted informational campaigns across Leverage Edu’s platforms, highlighting Airbnb specifically as an option for students to consider for any requirements for short-term or in-between accommodation. Information about Airbnb’s short-term rental options will be presented during key stages of the university application and preparation process, aiming to help students plan their initial arrival and housing transition more effectively.

“Excited to be partnering with Airbnb, a platform we have long admired, on an opportunity that would make the touchdown-experience of Leverage Edu’s students all across much better. This partnership is a beginning, it represents an opportunity for students to figure out their short-term housing much in advance, seamlessly on our mobile app,” said Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder & CEO of Leverage Edu & Fly Homes.

This partnership is expected to reach approximately 15,000 students planning their overseas education through Leverage Edu’s platform over the next year. By integrating Airbnb’s diverse range of short-term rentals into Leverage Edu’s student services platform, across its student-app ‘Study Abroad with Leverage Edu’ as well as its across-the-globe experience centers, the initiative seeks to alleviate the stress associated with relocating to a new country. This synergy is designed to empower students with more choices, flexibility, and peace of mind as they embark on their transformative educational experiences.