Sandhiya Anandhakrishnan (She/her)

Sandhiya Anandhakrishnan is an accomplished international education professional with proven expertise in student recruitment, business development, and market expansion across South Asia. Currently serving as Country Representative for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Nepal at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Sandhiya specializes in strategic marketing, agent engagement, and pipeline development with a strong track record in both B2B partnerships and B2C student counseling.

With extensive experience in the Canadian, USA, and UK education sectors, she has successfully supported hundreds of students in their end-to-end study abroad journey—from university shortlisting and career guidance to visa processing. Her career spans impactful roles such as Business Development Manager for South India at Global Study Partners, Business Development Officer at Aplicar, and International Admission Counselor at IDP Education Ltd and Edwise International.

Armed with 3.5+ years of Canadian destination expertise and over a decade of experience in student admissions, business development, and market strategy, Sandhiya is deeply passionate about transforming education pathways and helping students achieve their global aspirations.

Core Expertise:

• South Asia Market Development (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives)

• Agent Network Expansion & Engagement

• Strategic Marketing & Recruitment Campaigns

• End-to-End Student Journey Support (B2C)

• Business Growth & Partnership Management (B2B)

• Canadian, USA, UK & Australian Higher Education Pathways