About Uni-Connect
Built by students who moved to Malaysia, for students who deserve a calmer, clearer journey abroad.
Our Story
We empower international students to study in Malaysia through personalized guidance, transparent processes, and lifelong support.
- End-to-end support from shortlisting to post-arrival
- Merit-focused scholarship guidance and application reviews
- Deep partnerships with leading Malaysian universities
Under 25 minutes during MYT daylight hours.
Counselors on every call plus UniBuddy for instant answers at midnight.
Airport pickups and housing orientation so you land softly.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Simplify international education with honest advice, structured processes, and dependable support at every step.
- Personalized study plans and university shortlists
- Application proofreading and document preparation
- Visa, accommodation, and pre-departure guidance
Vision
Be Malaysia's most trusted study abroad partner, recognized for outcomes, transparency, and student-first care.
- Long-term partnerships with leading universities
- Scholarship access and affordability initiatives
- Community-building and alumni mentorship
How we think
Values that drive the work
You always see real fees, timelines, and odds. No vague promises.
Mentors, visa leads, and alumni stay in your group chat until you land.
We prototype tools that cut waiting time in half.
Milestones
How Uni-Connect keeps evolving
We ship improvements every intake - new partner campuses, updated visa playbooks, and digital tools that keep students in control.
Early 2024
Origin
UniConnect began with one international student's vision to make choosing a university clearer and less stressful.
Late 2024
Trusted partners
Assisted 100+ students free of charge and signed accelerator agreements with top Malaysian campuses for priority reviews.
2025
UniBuddy launch
Shipped AI-powered triage so every lead gets instant guidance 24/7.
Our Founder
Born from the vision of a Sri Lankan student who saw the struggle many face after high school. UniConnect was created to make that journey simpler and more empowering.
Ashkar Ahmed
Founder
Hobbies: Football, traveling, and helping students find their footing.
Founder promise
Why Ashkar stays in the loop
Stays in your loop until your visa is stamped.
Want to collaborate?
We partner with universities and student communities
Host a webinar, invite us to your fair, or co-build a scholarship brief. Let's build pipeline together.