Free for students · Paid by universities
Bridging Worlds Through Education and Opportunity
SVVY connects ambitious students from the Global South with universities that have open seats: directly, transparently, and without the agent middlemen.
Turning empty seats into futures.
SVVY is a digital platform connecting young talent from the Global South with global opportunities in education.
We collaborate with universities to remove barriers and create pathways for students to grow, no matter where they come from.
Driven by diversity, sustainability, and inclusion, SVVY empowers the next generation to reach further and dream bigger. Learn more.
Partner universities
live & growing
People behind SVVY
team + mentors
Founded in Norway
by four NMBU students
Free for students
always
Who are you?
Three journeys, one platform. Choose yours.
As a student: your journey with SVVY
4 steps- 1Create your profileUpload grades, motivation, and what you want to study.
- 2Browse open seatsFilter by country, field, and study type.
- 3Apply with one clickSVVY forwards your application to the university.
- 4Get an answer and confirmAccept the offer directly in the app.
Meet our team
Johanne Sofie Iversen
Responsible for Operations
Trym Jarle Vårdal
Chair of the Board
Josefine Akselsen
Responsible for Communication
Nicolas Manskow
Responsible for Finance
Joakim Askeland
Responsible for Technology
Vetle Svendsen
Responsible for Technology
Plebeian Andri C. De la Cruz
Marketing Consultant
Select a photo to view their LinkedIn.
Collaborators
Partners who help us turn the vision into something real.
NMBU has played a key role in guiding and supporting us throughout our journey. We've had valuable conversations with professors and lecturers to better understand the potential of our company. Their involvement has been essential for shaping and developing SVVY further.
SVVY has established a collaboration with Innovation Norway, receiving support to further develop our innovative solutions. This partnership marks an important step in our journey towards sustainable growth and impact.
Our mentors
Learning from those who have been there.
Geir Olav Iversen
Entrepreneur and business leader with more than 40 years of experience.
Kjell R. Manskow
Business lawyer with 25 years of experience, including 18 years as PwC partner.
Torstein Skulbru
Developer with 15 years of experience, specializing in mobile architecture.
Partner Universities
A growing network of institutions opening their doors to ambitious students from the Global South.
Top Tech College
Australian Global College
CEAP
Cavite State University
Building something exciting,
glad you found us.
SVVY is currently in its pilot phase. Whether you're a student, a university, or just curious, we'd love to hear from you.