About Us

The MMA team of higher education professionals specialize in providing international student recruitment-related marketing, counseling, strategy, market research, and other support services to Canadian universities in the South Asian market.

Our goal is to help Canadian universities expand their reach and attract talented students from South Asia. With our expertise and comprehensive services, we aim to make the process of recruiting international students easier and more effective for our partner universities.

15,000+ students

Proven track-record of providing guidance to high-quality undergraduate students to Canadian universities for over a decade. Consistently delivered year-on-year growth while ensuring quality intakes. Clients include top universities and colleges in Canada. Strategic advisory services clients have included provincial governments, think tanks, other academic and non-academic institutions.

15+ Clients

  • Top 5 research university

  • Top 15 public university

  • Mid-sized research university

  • Provincial international education council

  • Independent research think-tank

  • Regional government agency

  • Membership organization for Canadian universities

  • Provincial government international education division

Experienced Professionals

Our team at MMA is a blend of Canada-specific experts, seasoned education counselors, and skilled digital marketers. We leverage our deep-rooted relationships and unique competencies to convert high-quality student leads from South Asia for Canadian institutions.

Over two decades of experience has shaped our understanding of the Canadian educational institutions and the international students market in India, enabling us to deliver strategic outcomes for our clients.

Maria Mathai, MMA founder, was awarded prestigious Governor General's medallion by Canada's Head of State for her "dedication to learning and to promoting Canadian education interests in India."

  • Maria Mathai

    Maria Mathai

    Founder

    Maria Mathai has over 20 years of experience working in international education industry in India. Prior to founding MM Advisory Services, Maria was the Director of the Canadian Education Centre (CEC) in India which was set up with support from Government of Canada to promote Canada as an education destination.

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