About

Who we are

An edtech partner with a purpose

We’re Risepoint, an education technology company partnering with universities to develop, launch, and grow their high-quality, affordable, career-connected programs so that more learners can access education, advance their careers, and meet employer needs.

Risepoint | rʌɪz pɔɪnt | noun

The single moment that changes your trajectory for better

Every university and student faces inflection points that have lasting impact. We call these moments risepoints.

For a student, it could be when they decide to get the degree that will help them advance their career.

For a university, it could be the decision to offer programs online for the first time to better serve the needs of modern learners.

We’ve seen these moments and others like them, and we know what it takes to help universities and their students reach those risepoints.

100+

university partners
65

total programs launched
200+

courses developed
05

countries
13k

students supported

For 20 years, we’ve been scaling impact-driven education around the globe

We continue to be unwavering in our mission to expand access to career-connected education for modern learners.

In 2007, Risepoint (founded as Academic Partnerships) grew out of an effort to help public universities in the US implement new online education models to deliver efficient and effective learning at scale, amidst declining on-campus enrolments.

As more institutions around the globe have faced ongoing challenges to keep up with the changing needs of modern learners, we’ve established dedicated, on-the-ground teams in key markets like Australia who uniquely understand the regional nuances, regulatory landscape, and cultural factors impacting higher ed in the region today.

The problem we solve

Helping universities meet students where they are

For many working adults, access to accessible, career-boosting higher education is limited. Without the right resources and expertise, many universities are unable to meet the needs of these potential learners.

At Risepoint, we partner with universities to provide the expertise and partnership they need to thrive and unlock new sustainable revenue streams for continuous growth.

Why partner with us

Impactful expertise

We have a strong track record of supporting institutions to meet the needs of modern learners through flexible and high-quality career-connected programs. We provide the expertise and innovation to identify the right opportunities for strategic growth – and how to scale them efficiently.
Reliable partnership

We’re built to meet partners wherever they are on their journey – from our flexible finance models to academic services approach to investing our own capital for long-term growth. Our team’s long tenure in online higher education means that our partnerships only grow stronger with time.
Outcomes that last

Our partnerships are built on a shared goal of building sustainable growth that benefits institutional goals, student ROI, and the modern workforce. By working to the highest standard, we preserve and elevate university reputations, delivering great student experience with high retention rates.
Local insight with global reach

Our on-the-ground experts know what it takes to grow high-quality programs in Australia, through both local and global student recruitment. They’re backed by our global team who empower our partners with unmatched access to resources, expertise, and scale to deliver strong results.

Our services

Meet our award-winning team leading the APAC region

Our APAC team in Australia is led by a passionate, diverse group of experts with extensive experience in the education sector.

Our team

Your success is our success

We partner with a diverse range of more than 100 public and private universities across APAC, EMEA, and the United States, helping them reach new students, increase their enrolments, and serve modern learners with career connected education.