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Touro University Berlin: Scaling Global Admissions with Smart Google Ads Strategy

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About the Project

Touro University Berlin is a premium private university offering internationally recognized degrees such as BA Psychology, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Holocaust Studies, and MBA programs. With high tuition fees and global appeal, the university attracts quality-focused students looking for top-tier education in Berlin.

We were brought on board to handle Google Ads and scale their global lead generation. The goal: attract high-intent students from diverse countries while keeping cost-per-lead in control.

The Challenge

Touro University Berlin had the reputation and degrees—but needed a performance strategy to bring in volume without compromising quality. Some of the challenges included:

  • Reaching high-paying international students in the right markets
  • Managing ad spend across multiple countries and courses
  • Ensuring every lead came with strong intent and program interest
  • Matching ad content with local market expectations

The Strategy

We broke it down into three clear objectives:

1. Target Smart, Spend Smarter

We used a currency-advantage model:
→ Run ads in low-cost countries (India, Nigeria, Egypt, etc.) targeting affluent Tier 1 users
→ Also reach high-income regions (UAE, Germany, UK, Singapore) with course-specific messaging
This gave us a healthy balance of CPL and lead quality.

2. Campaign Architecture: Simple, Smart, Scalable

  • Search Campaigns → Used for high-intent keywords like “MBA in Berlin for Indians” or “Study Psychology in Germany”
  • Performance Max → Captured broader audiences through display, YouTube, Discover, and Gmail
  • Maximize Conversions Bidding → Every campaign was optimized for actual lead generation, not just clicks

3. Custom Landing Pages, Custom Results

  • Built multiple landing pages per course and country (e.g. MBA – UAE, Psychology – Nigeria)
  • This made content more relevant and boosted conversion rates significantly

Execution

We executed a highly segmented and conversion-driven campaign structure:

  • Created tailored campaigns by course and location
  • Built multiple ad variations for testing—highlighting affordability, global accreditation, and life in Berlin
  • Used real-time data to optimize bids and shift budget where performance was peaking
  • Synced lead forms with the client CRM to track follow-up quality

Google Ads Optimization Breakdown

  • Targeting: Used custom intent audiences, education-based interests, and income-level behaviors
  • Creatives: Engaging copy + culturally relevant visuals for each geo
  • Smart Budgeting: Adjusted spend weekly based on CPL and conversion trends
  • Performance Max: Worked best in broader markets like UAE and Africa
  • Search: Delivered highest-quality leads in India, Germany & UK

The Results

🚀 1,000+ leads per month from 15+ countries
💡 Lead quality improved with CRM integration & smart segmentation
📉 Cost per lead reduced by 23% in key markets
📊 MBA & Cybersecurity courses drove 60% of total leads
📈 Improved lead-to-application ratio over 3 months