Rashid Ali
RASHID ALI
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Study Abroad Platform
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Study Abroad Platform

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A specialized portal developed for a study-abroad consultancy in Dubai, connecting prospective international students with university program directories and dedicated consultancy agents.

Students can discover academic institutions and file applications online, while consultancy staff manage verification, dossier submission, and application processing through a coordinated backend workflow.

Next.jsNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLPayment Gateway
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Project Overview

Created for an education consultancy in Dubai, the platform structures the multi-stage process of studying abroad. It provides students with a catalog of universities and degree programs, alongside a secure digital application pipeline handled by consultancy advisors.

Project Overview
Fig 01 // University Directory and Program Selection Portal

Operational Purpose

International educational applications involve complex document packages, prerequisites, and multiple deadlines. Traditional email threads caused document fragmentation and left applicants uncertain of their file progress.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIFICATIONS
  • Centralize university exploration and entry requirement information.
  • Provide guided, multi-step application filing for students.
  • Equip consultancy agents with a unified queue to review, verify, and forward applications.
  • Integrate secure online fee processing for advisory services.

Key Capabilities

The platform bridges student onboarding with backend consultancy operations without making false guarantees regarding visa issuance or university acceptance.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIFICATIONS
  • University and program selection: Searchable catalog of institutions, fields of study, tuition brackets, and prerequisites.
  • Online student application workflow: Step-by-step document upload and profile builder for academic transcripts and identity records.
  • Agent-managed application processing: Dedicated agent workspace for reviewing dossiers, requesting corrections, and updating status milestones.
  • Payment gateway integration: Embedded payment processing for consultation and application management fees.

My Role & Technical Contribution

As full-stack engineer, I developed applicant-facing pages in Next.js, built relational database schemas for student dossiers, and authored Express API routes for secure document handling and agent workflows.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIFICATIONS
  • Built multi-step responsive application submission forms with client-side document validation.
  • Implemented backend file upload middleware with format and size checks.
  • Created agent-facing status update workflows and integrated payment gateway webhook callbacks.

Workflow Architecture

Applications follow an explicit state machine: Draft → Submitted → In Review by Agent → Additional Documents Requested → Forwarded to Institution. This transparent lifecycle gives both students and advisors clear visibility into each dossier's operational status.

DELIVERABLES & TECHNICAL METRICS
Target Market

Dubai Consultancy

Application Model

Agent-Assisted

Frontend

Next.js

Backend API

Node / Express

Student University Exploration & Search Portal
Multi-Step Application Filing Engine
Consultancy Agent Application Review Queue
Secure Payment Gateway Integration

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