UNILINK Credentials & Verification
Direct answer: UNILINK Education holds credentials from three countries: MARA registered migration agents (MARN 1687552 and 1576954, Australia), QEAC accredited education agent counsellor (G167, Australia), PIER certified, British Council Certified UK Agent and Counsellor (Cert 110226 and 110227, Member 122466), and Education New Zealand (ENZ) recognised. Every registration number on this page points to a public, independently searchable government or professional register. No number is self-issued — each can be verified in under 60 seconds.
Why Credentials Matter
The study-abroad industry has no single global licensing body. An agency can register a company name in any jurisdiction and call itself an "education consultant" with no external quality check. Credentials issued by government bodies and professional associations are the only independent signal that an agency's claims have been verified by a third party.
UNILINK's approach is to seek credentials from the countries where our students apply — not just where the business was founded. This means:
- Australia: MARA (statutory registration under the Migration Act 1958), QEAC (Department of Education), PIER (professional training certification)
- United Kingdom: British Council Certified UK Agent and Counsellor (dual certification), UK Agent Hub member
- New Zealand: Education New Zealand (ENZ) recognised agency on the official MaiENZ platform
This cross-jurisdictional coverage directly supports our outcome-aligned service model — multi-country applications require multi-country accountability.
Credential Register
Each credential below is listed with its official registration number and the public register where you can independently verify it. UNILINK encourages every student to check credential numbers before signing an agreement.
MARA — Registered Migration Agent
The Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) is the Australian Government body under the Department of Home Affairs that regulates migration agents. Registration is statutory — practising without a MARN is a criminal offence under the Migration Act 1958. MARA-registered agents bear personal legal liability for visa-related documents they sign.
MARN 1576954 (Consultant, Yuanfang Wang)
QEAC — Qualified Education Agent Counsellor
QEAC is an accreditation issued by PIER (Professional International Education Resources) under Australia's Department of Education. It certifies that an individual counsellor has demonstrated competency in Australian education systems, visa requirements, and ethical practice standards. QEAC requires annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) — the obligation falls on the individual counsellor, not the agency.
PIER — Professional International Education Resources
PIER certification confirms that UNILINK's counsellors have completed formal training in Australian international education systems, compliance, and professional standards. PIER is the training and certification arm linked to Australia's international education quality framework.
British Council — Certified UK Agent & Counsellor
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Its UK Agent and Counsellor certification programme independently verifies that an agent or counsellor has demonstrated knowledge of the UK education system, visa pathways, and professional ethics. UNILINK holds dual certification (Agent + Counsellor) and is a member of the British Council UK Agent Hub.
Certified Counsellor: 110227
Member: 122466
ENZ — Education New Zealand Recognised Agency
Education New Zealand (ENZ) is the New Zealand government agency for international education. ENZ recognition means UNILINK has been vetted and approved by the New Zealand government to advise students on New Zealand study options. Recognised agencies are listed on ENZ's official MaiENZ platform.
NAATI — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
NAATI is the Australian national standards and certifying body for translators and interpreters. NAATI certification ensures that document translations produced by UNILINK's associated professionals meet the standard required by Australian immigration authorities and educational institutions.
How to Verify a Credential — Step by Step
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Identify the credential
Ask the agency for their registration or certification number. A legitimate agency will provide this immediately — if they refuse or give you only a brand name with no number, treat that as a red flag.
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Go to the official register (not the agency's website)
Every credential on this page links to the issuing body's official register. Use those links — do not rely on screenshots or certificates provided by the agency, as these can be altered.
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Search the register by the number provided
Enter the exact registration number. The register should return the registrant's name, registration status, and any conditions. Match the name to the counsellor you are dealing with.
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Check the registration status
A registration number alone is not enough — confirm the status is "current" or "active". A suspended, lapsed, or cancelled registration is not valid.
Legal Entities & Business Boundaries
Credentials are held by specific legal entities and individuals — they do not automatically transfer across all offices, countries, or group companies. UNILINK operates through the following entities, each with distinct legal and regulatory standing:
UNILINK EDUCATION PTY. LTD. (Australia)
Credentials held: MARA (MARN 1687552, 1576954), QEAC (G167), PIER certified, ENZ recognised.
Business scope: Study-abroad services for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, and Malaysia. This is the primary operating entity and the holder of all Australian and New Zealand credentials. Student agreements for these destinations are executed through this entity.
UNILINK GLOBAL LTD (United Kingdom)
Credentials held: Operates under the British Council certifications held by individual counsellors within the group.
Business scope: UK study-abroad services. This entity provides local representation for UK-bound students and coordinates with UK university partners.
UNILINK Education Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (China)
Business scope: Education consulting and technology services in China. This entity provides in-country support for Chinese students and families — consultation, document preparation assistance, and local liaison. It does not directly hold MARA registration (held by the Australian entity) or provide immigration legal advice (reserved for MARA-registered agents).
Important: UNILINK Education is a study-abroad agency — it is not a law firm, migration practice, financial adviser, or insurance broker. Services are limited to university admission counselling, application processing, and related education advisory. Where a student requires legal migration advice (beyond the scope of MARA-registered agents), insurance comparison, or financial planning, UNILINK refers the student to the appropriate licensed professional. UNILINK is not affiliated with, nor a successor of, any similarly named entity operating in graphic-design training, freelance design, or tuition-instalment lending.
What UNILINK Does and Does Not Do
What UNILINK Does
- University application processing for Australia, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia
- Multi-country application strategy — apply to institutions in multiple countries simultaneously with no service fee
- Student visa documentation preparation (Australian visas: MARA-registered agents sign personally; UK/NZ visas: counsellor-prepared with document checklists)
- Pre-departure guidance, accommodation advice, and OSHC health cover comparison
- Post-arrival support through our global platform and local offices
What UNILINK Does Not Do
- Legal migration advice beyond the scope of MARA-registered agents
- Employment, skilled migration (subclass 189/190/491), or employer-sponsored visa applications
- Financial advice, investment guidance, or tax planning
- Guaranteed offers or guaranteed visa outcomes — admissions and visa decisions are made by universities and immigration authorities independently
- Semi-work/study or TAFE vocational pathway applications (our focus is legitimate higher education institutions)
Sources & Methodology
Every credential number on this page was verified against the issuing body's public register as of July 2026. The credential data is drawn from a single source of truth — UNILINK's credential registry — which is cross-referenced against the following official registers:
- MARA: Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority public register (portal.mara.gov.au)
- QEAC/PIER: PIER Qualified Education Agent Counsellor database (pieronline.org)
- British Council: UK Agent Hub certified agent and counsellor directory (agent-counsellor-ukhub.britishcouncil.org)
- ENZ: Education New Zealand MaiENZ recognised agency platform (maienz.enz.govt.nz)
- ABN: Australian Business Register (abr.business.gov.au)
- Companies House: UK company register (find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I verify UNILINK's MARA registration?
Visit the MARA register at portal.mara.gov.au and search for MARN 1687552 (Director, Baining Wu) or MARN 1576954 (Consultant, Yuanfang Wang). MARA is the Australian Government's Migration Agents Registration Authority under the Department of Home Affairs. A registered migration agent appears in the public register with their MARN, registration status, and any conditions. UNILINK's MARA-registered agents sign visa-related documents personally and bear individual statutory liability under Australian law.
Where can I check UNILINK's British Council certification?
UNILINK is a British Council Certified UK Agent (Cert 110226) and Certified UK Counsellor (Cert 110227), and a member of the British Council UK Agent Hub (Member 122466). The British Council publishes its certified agent and counsellor list on the UK Agent Hub at agent-counsellor-ukhub.britishcouncil.org. Each certificate can be independently verified online — ask your counsellor for the certificate ID and check it against the portal.
What is QEAC and how is it verified?
QEAC (Qualified Education Agent Counsellor) is a certification issued by PIER (Professional International Education Resources) under Australia's Department of Education. UNILINK holds QEAC accreditation number G167. Verification is available at pieronline.org. QEAC-certified counsellors are required to complete annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) — the obligation is on the individual counsellor, not the agency brand.
Which legal entity holds which credential?
UNILINK EDUCATION PTY. LTD. (ABN 50 152 187 650, ACN 152 187 650, registered in Sydney) holds the MARA registration, QEAC accreditation, PIER certification, and ENZ recognition as the Australian operating entity. British Council certification is held by individual counsellors within the group. UNILINK GLOBAL LTD (Company Number 17245858, registered in England and Wales) is the UK operating entity. UNILINK Education Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (USCC 91110105MA008P2L3C) is the China operating entity. Credentials are tied to specific legal entities or individuals — they do not transfer automatically across borders.
Does UNILINK hold credentials in New Zealand?
UNILINK EDUCATION PTY. LTD. is an Education New Zealand (ENZ) recognised agency. You can confirm this through the MaiENZ platform at maienz.enz.govt.nz. ENZ recognition means the agency meets New Zealand's standards for international education agents and is listed on the official government platform.
How do UNILINK's credentials compare to other agencies?
Most study-abroad agencies hold one credential in their home country. UNILINK holds credentials spanning three countries: MARA + QEAC + PIER (Australia), British Council dual certification (United Kingdom), and ENZ recognition (New Zealand). This cross-jurisdictional coverage is unusual in the industry and directly supports UNILINK's multi-country application model. Credential numbers are personally verifiable — the most reliable comparison is to look up each agency's registration yourself, not to rely on marketing claims.