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From Austrian Higher Education to UPLY

From Austrian Higher Education to UPLY

UPLY was founded by Daliborka Mitrovic after 14 years of working inside Austrian higher education. Over the years, Daliborka worked with international applicants, families, schools, partners, agents, and educational institutions across different markets. Her role often went beyond representing one university: she became a trusted contact for questions about studying in Austria, but also about living, settling in, and understanding Austria as a place to study, work, travel, and belong. In this role, she combined direct student-facing experience with strategic responsibility — from developing recruitment strategies and international partnerships to improving applicant journeys, creating new processes, and finding out-of-the-box solutions within established structures.

This perspective showed her both the strength of Austrian higher education and the value of flexible, responsive support when international opportunities need clear direction and timely action. This is why UPLY was founded as an independent service partner dedicated to connecting Austrian education with international talents in a more personal, professional, and effective way. It brings together everything Daliborka has built over the years: first-hand knowledge of Austrian higher education, a strong international network, deep understanding of different cultures, and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right opportunities.








Daliborka Mitrovic, MSc

This perspective showed her both the strength of Austrian higher education and the value of flexible, responsive support when international opportunities need clear direction and timely action. This is why UPLY was founded as an independent service partner dedicated to connecting Austrian education with international talents in a more personal, professional, and effective way. It brings together everything Daliborka has built over the years: first-hand knowledge of Austrian higher education, a strong international network, deep understanding of different cultures, and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right opportunities.


"Bringing international talents and Austria closer together means investing in a more connected, innovative, and future-oriented Austria."

Daliborka Mitrovic, MSc

Daliborka Mitrovic, MSc

Clear guidance and personal support.

mission

Guiding Talents. Supporting Institutions. Strengthen Austria.

UPLY’s mission is to make Austria more visible, accessible, and understandable for international talent — while supporting Austrian institutions with structured, culturally aware, and reliable international recruitment services.

UPLY’s mission is to make Austria more visible, accessible, and understandable for international talent — while supporting Austrian institutions with structured, culturally aware, and reliable international recruitment services.

Trust

Clear, reliable guidance for students, families, and institutions — from first contact to arrival in Austria.

Local Expertise

First-hand knowledge of Austrian higher education, local processes, and everyday life in Austria.

International Reach

Strong networks, cultural understanding, and trusted communication across international markets.

Quality Match

Better-informed applicants, stronger institutional fit, and more meaningful international recruitment outcomes.

let's connect

One Goal. Different Journeys.

let's connect

One Goal. Different Journeys.