AI platform for international students

Find your university,
funding, and future
in one place.

Estel is the intelligent platform that guides international students from school search to career success. Personalised to your profile. Powered by real data.

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✓ No credit card required
✓ 6,800+ universities analysed
✓ 30+ countries served
✓ Built by someone who lived it
AI recommendationTop recommendation
United States
Top-Fit Program · Midwest Region
MS in Data Science
Match92
Admission78
Scholarship68
ROI85
Why this recommendation
✓GPA above program minimum
✓Kenya eligible for Fulbright
✓RA funding commonly offered
Fits $18k budgetRA availableSTEM OPT eligible
6,800+Universities matched
50+Verified scholarships
5Destination countries
24/7AI advisor access
Free assessment

See your scholarship readiness in 60 seconds

Tell us four things about yourself. We show you what funding types you qualify for and what your profile is missing.

✓ Based on your nationality, GPA, and destination
✓ Shows opportunity types, not made-up scholarships
✓ Honest about what data we still need from you
Your profile
Fill all four fields to see your results
How it works

From profile to matched in 3 minutes

No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just a clear, personalised path forward.

01

Build your profile once

Your origin, destination, field, GPA, and budget. Fill it in once. Every recommendation across the platform adjusts to you automatically.

02

Receive AI match scores

Government data on 6,800+ universities runs against your profile. You see acceptance probability, scholarship potential, and estimated ROI for each program.

03

Unlock your funding path

Scholarships, RA positions, and fellowships matched to your school list. Real amounts, real deadlines, direct application links.

04

Guided through every phase

Visa, arrival, banking, OPT, career. Estel stays with you from first application to a settled career abroad.

What you get

Six capabilities. One platform.

School matching
Know exactly which schools to apply to
Estel matches you to programs using your GPA, budget, academic background, and career goals — not a generic ranking.
Scholarship finder
Find scholarships you genuinely qualify for
Funding opportunities filtered by nationality, field, degree level, and deadline window. Over 50 verified awards in the database.
Document builder
Create application documents in minutes
Generate and refine statements of purpose, personal statements, resumes, and cover letters tailored to each program.
Professor finder
Connect with professors who can fund your studies
Discover faculty aligned with your research interests. Get a personalised cold email drafted and ready to send.
Visa guidance
Understand your visa before it becomes a problem
Personalised guidance, document checklists, and timelines for F-1, UK Student Visa, Study Permit, and more.
Financial foundations
Arrive financially prepared
Banking, credit, taxes, investing, and financial systems explained for your destination country before you land.
The full journey

Most platforms stop at admissions.

Estel stays with you from first application to permanent residency. 5 phases. One platform.

Phase 01
Before you apply
→ School matching and AI scores
→ Scholarship and funding discovery
→ Professor outreach and RA search
→ SOP and personal statement
→ Application tracking
→ Visa planning and requirements
Phase 02
After admission
→ Visa application and interview
→ I-20 or CAS processing
→ Pre-departure checklist
→ Housing and accommodation search
→ Travel and health insurance
Phase 03
When you arrive
→ Airport and city orientation
→ Bank account setup
→ SIM card and internet
→ Campus check-in and ID
→ Local transport and essentials
Phase 04
While you study
→ Academic and financial planning
→ Tax filing for international students
→ CPT and internship eligibility
→ Scholarship renewals
→ Credit building
Phase 05
After graduation
→ OPT application timeline
→ STEM OPT 24-month extension
→ Job search and H-1B strategy
→ PGWP or Graduate Route visa
→ Long-term immigration pathways
How we compare

The platform that covers the whole journey

Traditional platforms stop at school listings. Estel is the only platform built for the complete international student lifecycle.

CapabilitySearch PlatformsStudy Abroad AgenciesEstel AI
School search and listings✓✓✓
AI match scores and ranking✕✕✓
Scholarship matching by profile✕✕✓
SOP and document builder✕✕✓
Professor finder and outreach✕✕✓
Visa guidance✕✓✓
Post-arrival financial support✕✕✓
Career and OPT planning✕✕✓
Ask AI advisor anytime✕✕✓
See it in action

Enough theory. See what Estel actually delivers for a student — from profile creation to visa preparation.

See it in action

How Estel AI works for a real student

Select a student profile below and see exactly what Estel delivers at each step of the journey.

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Amara O.
Kenya
LevelMasters
FieldData Science
GPA3.7
Budget$18,000/yr
GoalWork in the US after graduation
University matches

Ranked by overall fit, admission probability, and scholarship potential for Amara O..

Iowa State University
MS in Data Science
Best fit
Match91
Admission82
Scholarship68
Est. cost: $14,200/yr
University of North Dakota
MS in Applied Data Science
High funding
Match88
Admission88
Scholarship72
Est. cost: $12,800/yr
Kansas State University
MS in Statistics
Strong match
Match84
Admission85
Scholarship60
Est. cost: $13,400/yr
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The founder

Built by someone who navigated this alone

When I moved from Nairobi to study in Michigan, the process was fragmented and exhausting. I used five different websites, three spreadsheets, and still nearly missed a scholarship deadline. No single platform existed for the international student journey.

Estel is the platform I wish had existed. One intelligent system that learns your profile, matches you to the right schools, finds your funding, prepares your documents, and guides you through every phase, from application to career.

Esther Ochieng
Founder, Estel AI · Author, From Survival to Strategy
Esther Ochieng, Founder of Estel AI
30+
Countries served
6,800+
Universities indexed
50+
Verified scholarships
5
Phases of the journey
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