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Brazil’s 10-million-student online higher Ed market

How institutional portals directly drive enrollment conversion in Brazilian higher education.

Discover key market insights and candidate behavior research revealing how a high-performing digital experience on university portals can transform applicant acquisition and yield rates.

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What the data tells us about higher ed student acquisition

What the data tells us about higher ed student acquisition

MARKET DATA

MARKET DATA

While enrollment is growing, driving traffic is only half the battle. Higher education institutions face a massive gap between candidate interest and portal conversion.

10.2M

10.2M

10.2M

10.2M

Total students enrolled in Brazilian higher education.

Source: INEP - Censo da Educação Superior 2024

1,74%

1,74%

1,74%

1,74%

Average organic traffic conversion rate in the education sector.

Source: Leadster - Panorama de Geração de Leads 2025

6,61%

6,61%

6,61%

6,61%

Average conversion rate achieved by top-performing university websites.

Source: Leadster - Panorama de Geração de Leads 2025

WHO IT’S FOR

Who should read this report

Essential reading for higher education leaders and growth teams driving student enrollment and digital transformation.

WHO IT’S FOR

Marketing

For those looking to boost conversion rates across digital channels and get more value out of traffic generated by SEO, paid media, and content marketing.

Enrollment & Admissions

For teams wanting to deeply understand applicant behavior and pinpoint key opportunities to streamline the journey from interest to registration.

Technology & IT

For technical leaders facing complex challenges with portal governance, system integration, and managing multi-platform digital ecosystems.

Strategy & Management

For decision-makers who need to evaluate and guide their institution’s digital infrastructure based on hard data and strategic business goals.

Educational Institutions

For universities and colleges seeking to transform their online presence into a powerful, scalable student recruitment engine.

We are a digital experience agency

We are a digital experience agency

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

For over 25 years, we have created digital experiences that deliver tangible business results for global brands. Driven by strategy, design, technology, and marketing, our integrated approach enables us to anticipate industry trends and build qualified, scalable, and consistent digital solutions.

25+ years

of industry experience

700+ projects

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Cancer Research UK

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TESTIMONIALS

Dexa was a pleasure to work with: they were always quick to respond and open to adapting to our needs, including adjusting their schedule to ensure efficient collaboration.

Michelle Inker,

Cancer Research UK

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