Industry
Higher Education
Higher Education
Shaping the future of higher education with strategic expertise
Our Experience
220+
projects with leading universities in the last 15 years
120+
diligences conducted across the ecosystem of EdTech companies
Institutions of higher education are grappling with many challenges: declining enrollment rates, increased scrutiny of degree value, and a pivot towards alternative, career-focused credential programs. These pressures, compounded by technological advancements and shifting societal trends, present both obstacles and opportunities. Our higher education consultants partner with educational leaders to craft strategies that not only meet today’s demands but also lay the groundwork for future success. We focus on boosting student success, ensuring financial health, and sparking innovation to help institutions navigate complex changes with strategic, evidence-backed solutions. By working collaboratively to implement effective higher education strategy and planning—from improving student outcomes and identifying operational efficiencies to integrating AI and advancing digital transformation—we’re helping universities adapt and excel, no matter what the future holds.
Our Approach to Higher Education
Our Approach to Higher Education
Universities are confronting significant pressures on their core missions of teaching, research, and outreach. To help address these obstacles and realign with their foundational goals, we're supporting universities in several key ways:
Expanding access
Redesigning the university model to broaden access to higher education across the US
Enhancing efficiency
Analyzing school operations to identify and eliminate costly redundancies and inefficiencies in administrative support
Simplifying structures
Streamlining complex, decentralized organizational structures to improve service levels and management efficiency
AI in Education
We work with educational institutions to turn a time of upheaval into one of opportunity, developing AI solutions for ambitions such as:
• Expanding educational access and opportunities
• Streamlining and automating manual administrative processes
• Personalizing learning experiences
From leading academic institutions to emerging education technology firms, we partner across the industry to redefine what’s next in education.
Real Outcomes
Learn how Bain worked with Multiversity to launch dozens of AI initiatives, including a 24/7 student support chatbot and a digital tool to speed up faculty administrative tasks by 90%.
How We Help
We help design and implement AI strategies to minimize administrative inefficiencies and elevate service quality, creating financial sustainability and educational opportunities for years to come.
